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Conservation and Adaptive Reuse of Palay House

In collaboration with Achi Association India
https://www.achiassociation.org/

The Palay house is located in an old cluster of Phey village houses which have been abandoned by the newer generation. These modest and earthen village houses built incrementally over a period of 200-300 years ago are now in a dilapidated condition and need revival.

The project aims to be a Makerspace and Research Centre of Himalayan material culture. The cultural space aims to be a pioneering influence on the process of urban development in a fragile ecosystem, by generating circular economies deeply rooted in the region's cultural heritage.

The project space will include:
- Residential facilities for scholars and partners
- Spaces for collaborative making
- Studios for various materials research
- Library and archives of regional relevance

Year / 2022

Location / Phey, Ladakh

Status / Ongoing

Type / Conservation

Artisans Team / Tulsi, Brijesh, Saheb, Qifa, Jamsheed, Jokhan, Kismohan

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