A 21st Century Stepwell in India
With new and ongoing water crises in India, the ancient wisdom of harnessing water via stepwells could be integrated into contemporary aqua architecture. Architect A. Mridul and artist/entrepreneur Shilpa Mridul discuss their 2009 project Birkha Bawarii, a stepwell built in a water-stressed township in Jodhpur. The Mriduls will also talk about their efforts to replicate and expand sustainable water networks like stepwells and to integrate the arts, history, and culture of the region into such renewal projects. A reception will follow the program.
This event is co-presented by the Fowler Museum at UCLA,UCLA Water Resources Group, UCLA Department of Geography, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, UCLA Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies, and UCLA Center for Indian and South Asian Studies.
Event Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m.
Venue: Fowler Museum
Price: Free
The Fowler Museum is located in North Campus.
Parking is available in lot 4.
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