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March 13, 2023

Mumbai’s Living Heritage - A Melting Pot of Old & New

Mumbai! Famously recalled as the ‘city of dreams’ by some or ‘the city that never sleeps’ by others is home to many natives and non-natives. It is a residence for many…

Charting Mumbai’s

December 13, 2024

Charting Mumbai’s Heritage - Shores and Secrets

After months of meticulous research, The Heritage Project’s research grant culminated in an enriching showcase on 13th November 2024.The grant brought together 47 students from the top colleges across the city and comprised two distinct programs. The first one, Koliwadas of Mumbai offered a fascinating insight into the lives of the city’s original inhabitants, the Koli community. Similarly, Mapping the Lesser Known, engaged architectural students in analysing culturally significant precincts. Together, they documented the city’s rich history and diversity.

March 13, 2023

Types of Forts

India is known for its ancient forts, monuments, heritage, and culture which attract people across the globe towards it along with exploring and relishing the architectural craftsmanship that the forts, palaces…

June 16, 2022

Heritage Tourism & Heritage Walk & Tours : Gaining Popularity

India has always been famous for its rich heritage and ancient culture. The combination of rich heritage and culture along with the…

June 16, 2022

Things to keep in mind while visiting a heritage site

“Old places have soul” quotes Sarah Anderson that holds true for any heritage site. A typical site is classified into cultural, natural, and mixed. Cultural sites are…

June 16, 2022

Digital Tourism – The seed of travel transformation!

Digital Tourism is a term that might not sound alien to many but still needs exploration due to the phases the travel industry has gone through. Integration of new…

Our Projects

Sewri Fort

In the densely growing city of Mumbai we often forget the erstwhile landscape of Bombay, where forts play a crucial role in its history. Our third portfolio site focussing on the revival of one such forgotten fort of Mumbai.

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Worli Koliwada Transformation Project

Worli Koliwada is an 800-year-old urban village with the historic Worli Fort at its tip. The Heritage Project is working with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC - G-South Ward) to transform the area, from an aesthetic, urban planning and social development point of view, keeping in mind its historical and cultural status, and community needs.

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SIGNAGES: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fort

We collaborated with Urban Design Research Institute, and are funding the development of a comprehensive signage plan for the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai. This ensemble of 94 beautiful buildings in South Mumbai were declared a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in 2018.

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Banganga Revival Project

Banganga is home to ancient temples and the sacred, stepped Banganga Tank. We are reviving the site's historical and cultural significance, in collaboration with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (D-Ward) and Directorate of Archaeology and Museums (DoAM) by uplifting community spaces, enabling people to relive its stories through different programs, while fostering socio-economic development of surrounding communities.

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Amble

We developed a mobile application, Amble, with an effort to bring to life stories of the past through digital mediums and make heritage relevant for all. The app provides access to self-guided heritage walking tours around Mumbai.

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