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celebrating restoration

29/06/2007 DesignFlute 1 Comment

click to enlarge images Just 7 days ago my university, University of Mumbai completed celebrating 150th year. To me it was not commerce or science learning there, it was and is getting lost in grand architecture, beautiful archways and mesmerising stained glass work. The pristine glory was falling apart but 150th year forced … Continue reading celebrating restoration →

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and the award goes to…

06/12/2007 DesignFlute 2 Comments

and the restoration award goes to… Today Mumbai University’s vice – chancellor is going to receive Unesco Asia-Pacific Heritage Award of Distinction. Unesco is acknowledging restoration work of the 2000 sq ft Convocation Hall of Mumbai University completed last July. The hall is 132 years old. The conservation work was done by architect Abha Narain … Continue reading and the award goes to… →