ABHA NARAIN LAMBAH ASSOCIATES
Maitreya Temple
Maitreya Temple
Maitreya Temple
Maitreya Temple
Maitreya Temple
Maitreya Temple
Maitreya Temple
Maitreya Temple
Maitreya Temple
Maitreya Temple
Maitreya Temple
Maitreya Temple

MAITREYA TEMPLE

Basgo, Ladakh

The project entailed the conservation of a 15th century temple listed among the 100 Endangered Sites in the World, in the rough terrain of Ladakh. The project work carried out over 3 years was implemented by the villagers of Basgo and involved conservation of a 15th century earthen structure with the use of traditional building and crafts technique. The project entailed stabilization of the earth walls and timber beams, restoration of medieval murals, traditional waterproofing of bhojpatra and mud terracing and won the top UNESCO Asia Pacific Award, setting a benchmark in conservation for the region.

Client

World Monuments Fund & Namgyal Institute of Research for Ladakhi Art & Culture

Type

Comprehensive Restoration Works

Status

Completed in 2006

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Awarded the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Excellence 2007