CEPT Archives

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Overview

CEPT Archives is one of the first initiatives in the country set up to archive information related to architecture, planning, design, and allied disciplines in India, broadly based under the subjects of built environment, design, and culture. Dedicated to collecting, recording and disseminating information, the Archive actively engages in different archival activities and the work archived here, is open to students, scholars, professionals, curators, and other users for reference and research.

Archiving Procedures:

  • Collections are acquired based on legal agreements with donors.
  • Restoration processes are undertaken where required.
  • All items acquired are listed and cataloged as per the archival record management system.
  • All physical material is digitized at the appropriate resolution and format.
  • The process of adding meta data for each collection and object is ongoing and continuous.
  • Material is made accessible in physical and digital formats at the archives premises and the website.