Lahore: A Framework for Urban Conservation

Author:   Philip Jodidio ,  Aga Khan Trust for Culture Team
Publisher:   Prestel
ISBN:  

9783791358567


Pages:   368
Publication Date:   07 November 2019
Format:   Hardback
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Lahore: A Framework for Urban Conservation


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Explore the magnificent, ancient city of Lahore, Pakistan, and learn how its culture, infrastructure, and economy are being revitalized for the 21st century. The cultural capital of Pakistan, and one of the world's most historically fascinating cities - Lahore - has retained much of its historic heritage despite centuries of turbulence. Today it remains a vibrant epicenter of commercial and cultural activity. Since 2007 the Aga Khan Trust for Culture has been working to preserve the walled city of Lahore. This book explores every aspect of that effort, including drafting a strategic master plan, mapping strategies for conserving monuments, gardens, and temples, renovating neighborhoods and landscapes, and developing environmental solutions. It focuses on specific sites, such as the breathtaking Shahi Hammam, or Royal Bath; the Shahi Guzargah heritage trail; the fabled Imperial Kitchen; Lahore Fort - a World Heritage site - and the Badshahi and Wazir Khan mosques. Filled with illustrations, maps, architectural plans, and detailed information about the engineering and conservation projects, this book is an unparalleled exploration of urban renaissance at its most ambitious, as well as a thrilling introduction to one of the world's most important cultural cities. AUTHOR: Philip Jodidio has published numerous books on architecture and art including Afghanistan: Preserving Historic Heritage and Cairo: Renewing the Historic City (both by Prestel). He lives in Lausanne, Switzerland. SELLING POINTS: . This generously illustrated book showcases the key conservation and restoration projects of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in the city of Lahore. . The capital city of the Pakistani province of Punjab, Lahore is the country's second-most populous city after Karachi. Lahore is the historic cultural center of the Punjab region and one of Pakistan's most socially liberal, progressive, and cosmopolitan cities. It has a population of over 11 million people. 500 colour illustrations

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Author:   Philip Jodidio ,  Aga Khan Trust for Culture Team
Publisher:   Prestel
Imprint:   Prestel
Dimensions:   Width: 23.20cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 28.60cm
Weight:   2.155kg
ISBN:  

9783791358567


ISBN 10:   3791358561
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   07 November 2019
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Philip Jodidio has published numerous books on architecture and art including Afghanistan: Preserving Historic Heritage and Cairo: Renewing the Historic City (both by Prestel). He lives in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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