Woxsen University Hosting a conference on Architecture & Design of Built Environment

Woxsen University which is located in Hyderabad is renowned for its 200-acre state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure. Woxsen University offers new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & Design, Architecture, Law, Sciences and Liberal Arts & Humanities.

The School of Architecture & Planning at Woxsen University has recently organised a conference called Architecture and Design of Built Environment 2023. The central theme of the conference will be 'Urban   

Heritage' with five key objectives of Knowledge Dissemination, Networking and Collaboration, Professional Development, Academic and Institutional Growth, and Global Branding among the stakeholders. 

 Prof. Peter Bishop from London, presented a lecture on 'Urban Design in Historic Cores' and he was very overwhelmed with 200+ attendees and 200+ views on live streaming. He delivered a key note addressing on 'Branding of Cities and mentioned that, Cultural strategies are extremely important in establishing city identity for a global economy. Prof. Bishop emphasized on the keys to successful public spaces, including valuing existing assets, nurturing potential, defining needs, and optimizing resource management. He showcased the effective selection process of King's Cross London's developer, underscoring the importance of visionary politicians and supportive mayoral offices in projects like 'Design for London.'

Prof. Kailasa Rao, Director of SPA Bhopal and Member of National Monument Authority, India discussed the means of documenting Indian tangible heritage, particularly ancient Indian temples, which represent microcosms of civilization.

'Prospects, Preparation and Challenges for the Inscription of Hyderabad as UNESCO World Heritage Site' was moderated by Architect. Nishant Upadhyay and co-moderated by Nithya Khendry, Conservation Architect, NIUM. This discussion concluded that geographical limits of the city would need to be identified and a willing and appropriate governmental role would be necessary to formalize such inscription of Hyderabad as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Discussing about the event, the Dean of School of Architecture & Planning at Woxsen University said, “Adobe (also known as clay) - from the old mudbrick or earthen construction to the present-day digital experience. Figuratively speaking, we are trying to connect yesterday to today and aim to take it forward to tomorrow. Going a step ahead, ADoBE'24 scheduled in June 2024 will dig into the theme 'Cities and Inclusivity', trying to chart out a path for inclusion-centric development of our cities."