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Heritage Interpretation for migrating communities in the Eastern Himalayas

  • exhibition design
  • village
  • himalaya
  • heritage
  • tourism
ARYAN CHANDER RASHPA
Ms. Tanishka Kachru
Phadamchen, a village in East Sikkim, lies along the historic Silk Route connecting India, Tibet, and Nepal. Located near the Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary, it holds rich biodiversity and layered cultural histories shaped by centuries of migration, trade, and tradition. Today, the village stands at a critical intersection between preservation and modernization. This project proposes a heritage interpretation center in Phadamchen to conserve and celebrate both tangible and intangible heritage. The center is envisioned as a space for storytelling, conservation, education, and eco-tourism, enabling meaningful engagement between the local community and visitors. Emphasizing sustainable design and community participation, the project highlights local narratives, cultural practices, and ecological knowledge. The thesis examines challenges of heritage conservation in remote Himalayan regions and proposes design interventions that balance tradition with development. Through participatory design, the center aims to function as a hub for cultural continuity, learning, and sustainable tourism for future generations.
ARYAN CHANDER RASHPA
ARYAN CHANDER RASHPA
ARYAN CHANDER RASHPA
ARYAN CHANDER RASHPA
Profile
ARYAN CHANDER RASHPA
B.Des.
Ms. Tanishka Kachru
Heritage Interpretation for migrating communities in the Eastern Himalayas
Phadamchen, a village in East Sikkim, lies along the historic Silk Route connecting India, Tibet, and Nepal. Located near the Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary, it holds rich biodiversity and layered cultural histories shaped by centuries of migration, trade, and tradition. Today, the village stands at a critical intersection between preservation and modernization. This project proposes a heritage interpretation center in Phadamchen to conserve and celebrate both tangible and intangible heritage. The center is envisioned as a space for storytelling, conservation, education, and eco-tourism, enabling meaningful engagement between the local community and visitors. Emphasizing sustainable design and community participation, the project highlights local narratives, cultural practices, and ecological knowledge. The thesis examines challenges of heritage conservation in remote Himalayan regions and proposes design interventions that balance tradition with development. Through participatory design, the center aims to function as a hub for cultural continuity, learning, and sustainable tourism for future generations.
ARYAN CHANDER RASHPA
ARYAN CHANDER RASHPA
ARYAN CHANDER RASHPA
ARYAN CHANDER RASHPA