International Events
World Heritage Day
World Heritage Day is a luminous tribute to the architectural echoes and natural wonders that define our collective human journey. It is a day to honor the silent majesty of ancient ruins, the intricate artistry of historic cityscapes, and the raw splendor of the wild landscapes that cradle our history.
Beyond mere commemoration, it serves as a global pact to safeguard these fragile legacies against the erosion of time and the tides of modernity, ensuring that the stories written in stone and soil remain vibrant for generations yet to come.
THAAP Specialized Projects
THAAP’s projects represent a dedicated effort to bridge the gap between ancient indigenous wisdom and modern sustainable development. By documenting Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) and collaborating with traditional master builders, these initiatives address global challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, and urban decay. Each project is rooted in a “People-Centric” approach, ensuring that local communities remain the primary custodians of their cultural and architectural identity.
Urban Rehabilitation in Heritage Cities: Bhatti area of Walled City Lahore
Bhatti Gate is one of the thirteen gates of the Walled City of Lahore. It is located on the western side of the old city. The Gate has a long heritage as a center for art, literature, and intellectual pursuits. The region is well known for its mouthwatering cuisine, especially the Bazaar-e-Hakima, home to traditional healers and fragrant spices. With its distinctive blend of historical and cultural significance, this western gateway provides a window into the colorful history of Lahore
Climate Resilience & Traditional Architecture
Climate Resilient Traditional Architecture
There is a continuing degradation of cities & rural habitats,
with major disasters occurring more frequently that reminds
us of the need to completely rethink and reimage our
approach; but soon we retreat back into our routine comfort
zones to find solutions with the tunnel vision in which we
have been trained. The failure of over-specialization, the
inability to converge knowledge in an integral whole and find
solutions which are ecologically, culturally and spatially
grounded is the bane of our educational systems.
NOWRUZ THE SHARED HERITAGE OF MANY COMMUNITIES
Nowruz is an opportunity to foster peace and solidarity
across borders, amongst communities and within the
nation states.
It also promotes an appreciation of diversity as each
community celebrates this astronomical event of the
Vernal Equinox together enacting the rituals and customs
rooted in the ancient past tempered with those which
reflect their own cultural expressions, each in their own
way based on their own social practices and customs
Festivals and Melas such as Nowruz also provide
economic opportunities contributing to the
sustainability of our Intangible cultural heritage.
