Between these two countries there has been a constant history of trade, migration
and a sharing of cultural practices which has extended strongly even in the field of
architecture.
Therefore, according to his organization, the conference and exhibition was held
professionally in Mumbai, December 2011.
During our conference visit that we were involved with Students, Faculties, some
other attendants whom were related to this field , I realized that the indian civilization
has a deep and true connection with sprituality, which has effected all aspects of its
society ( Culture, Architecture, Art and their identity in general).
I undresood that their root and identity has influenced their architecture.
Furthermore, I realized that their traditional architecture has been naturally developed
in a sustainable manner, I believe that their underlying cultural, historical and spiritual
values has led to the creation of this form of natural sustainability.
As Anirudh Paul has also shared the same view in the conference which he organized
in Mumbai “ It is the differing uses of history, to create varied sets of architectural
languages within our contemparary framework that is of interest. This is especially
true in the context of globalization, which has a powerful tendency to homogenize.
It would be interesting to locate, if any, the varying uses of history to create unique
architectural forms and languiges different from the global mainstream architectural
practices. It could help us locate and validate new languges in contemporary
architecture, emerging from context, other than the west, which often seem to get
unseen”
According to this vision, I have continued my study in India and visited some other
important places like Agra and some beautiful contemparary architectural places in
Ahmedabad.
I and my colleagues also met Dr. Doshi and we got many different architectural view
points from his talks, thoughts and projects.
Recognizing the importance of this matter, we decided to dedicate a part of the
magazine to the subject of “ Cultural History and Architectural Practice in India”
so with cooperation with Anirudh, we have invited some professional architect to
contribute and share their presentations in this issue of 2A magazine.
I have rediscovered a very rare and unique historical located in the Qeshm Island.
That place is called port of Laaft which has a history of more than 500 years.
A brief presentation about this history port is provided in this issue and we are planing to
dedicate more articles and information about port of Laaft in the future 2A issues.