Padma Sundar MAHARJAN, Principal Architect (RICH Architectures company), Conservation architect (Kathmandu Valley Heritage Trust, KVHT), ICOMOS Nepal, ICOM Nepal, Society of Nepalese Architects, Nepal

 

Introduction: Architecture is one of the most advanced forms of culture in human civilization. The two inseparable subjects of architecture and culture have played a vital role in every person’s life. This article reflects a presentation made for the “ Global and Local Heritage Conservation and Urban Regeneration” forum at the College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University in China, in June 2024. The presentation, “Journey to Cultural Consciousness through Architectural Experiences in two decades,” is about my collective experiences in art, architecture, and culture. The presentation was mainly about eight topics to discuss the topic of heritage conservation and urban regeneration. The proceedings of the forum here list the presented topics on my understanding of cultural appreciation through the perspective of material culture, architectural expression, and contextual activities from my hometown Sunāguthi, a historic settlement in Lalitpur, Nepal as an exemplary historic town.