Bihar | Learning from History, Culture & Contemporary Contexts
As part of the Relative Study Program (RSP) Bihar, students undertook an immersive academic journey exploring architecture shaped by history, craft, culture, and evolving contemporary values.
A key highlight of the visit was Patharkatti village , where students closely engaged with a community traditionally involved in stone carving. Through on-site documentation and interaction, students gathered data on how historical influences shape craft practices, how spaces organically evolve around work, community life, and social interactions, and how deeply culture is embedded in the everyday life of the village and its people.
The study further extended across Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Patna, and Nalanda , allowing students to read Bihar through multiple layers of spiritual, historical, urban, and architectural.
A significant learning emerged from understanding how contemporary architecture is taking shape today while carrying forward historical and cultural values, especially at Nalanda University, where architectural decisions strongly reflect context, legacy, and cultural continuity. The campus demonstrated how respecting history while responding to present needs can create meaningful and responsible architecture.
An enriching academic experience that reinforced the importance of context, community, culture, and continuity in architectural thinking.
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