Condition Assessment of Shrine Street
The coining of the name “Shrine Street” comes from the presence of 7 small shrines over a stretch of 1.14km along the road north of the historic settlement of Anegundi. […]
Entries by
Destination Development Master Plan
Visitors infrastructure in Hampi that creates employment generation through specific facilitation and skill training for the local community. Policy, licencing, financial support and guidelines are key at all levels. Read […]
Living Cultural Landscape
The area around the river Tungabhadra, especially near the historic settlement of Kanakagiri, was inhabited by many tribes that lived off the pasture lands with their cattle, long before the […]
Vijayanagara
The austere and grandiose site of Hampi comprise mainly the remnants of the capital city of Vijayanagara (14th-16th CE), the last great Hindu Empire. Hampi’s spectacular setting is dominated by […]
Mythical Landscape
Many of the granite hills, caves and boulders of the Tungabhadra valley are linked with myths and legends. The first of these legends relates the story of Virupaksha’s marriage to […]
Ancient History
Tungabhadra Valley with its ancient rock formations has evidence of human inhabitation dating back to the Palaeolithic Era which is distinguished by a technology in which stone blades were produced. […]
Natural Heritage
The Tungabhadra River traverses the Hampi landscape and is the lifeline of its rich, natural heritage. Flowing in a northeasterly direction, the river has cut its way through weaker, more […]
Lata House
Lata House is a fine example of Adaptive Reuse. This structure was restored and repurposed to serve as a guest house.
Critique on State Archaeology Report for Chintamani & Elephant Stable, Anegundi
Chinthamani Temple Anegundi is another treasure trove of ancient history and a reminder of the glory of Krishnadevaraya and the Vijayanagar empire. This place is believed to be the maternal […]
Design Guidelines for Homestays and Heritage Homestays
The conservation guidelines of Heritage Homes are based on the INTACH and International Charters. Adaptive re-use has environmental, social and economic benefits. It conserves and prolongs the life of architectural […]
Banana Fibre Craft Workshop for The Kishkinda Trust
Creating space for the community artisans was the focus of this project. In these challenging times it has created a dedicated space where artisans can work in a safe and […]
Public Toilet
Providing the community with a clean, easily accessed and well designed public toilet in support of the national “No Open Deification” scheme.