Author: Poornima Solunke
Site Location: Manas Lake, Pune
Institute: S.B. Patil College of Architecture & Design,
Advisor: Ar. Abhishek Ranka, Ar. Neha Pathak

description

• Introduction: –

Heritage Centre, a public building dedicated to preserve, conserve and to represent history, culture and tradition of city. The project aims to showcase architectural heritage of different historic era of Pune, which also consist of dedicated Heritage Management Cell, comprising of archeology, research & development, and workshop space to work on various craft and to make specimen for restoration. The center will also made interactive by featuring hands on experience through various workshops for its visitors, meanwhile differentiating it from other museums.

• Need of the Project: –

Being Ruled by various rulers, the old city Pune has got mix of culture and tradition, which can be relived through various architectural heritage of that era. Conserving this heritage will help us understand the architectural evolution of the city and also the culture of that time. Rejuvenation and protection of these heritage structuresv is important to keep the history alive. Due to workshops, many local artisans and sculptures will get beneficiary of employment. With dedicated heritage management cell, old construction techniques could be revived and used as sustainable practice for modern construction technology.

• Aim: –

To design the Architectural Heritage Centre to represent architecture of different era and to preserve, conserve the old structures through Research and Development department.

• Objective: –   
• To discuss the architectural heritage and its Research and Development.
• To design museum to showcase various architectural artifacts.
• To develop R & D department to work on different techniques to preserve and conserve the heritage.
• To design Exhibition space and Galleries.
• Documentation and archive space.
• Open air amphitheater and indoor theater arenas to showcase traditional folk lore and plays.
• To provide cafeterias and traditional cuisine restaurants.
• To create replicas of architectural heritage which includes wadas, temple, forts, stepwells etc.
• To provide workshops for local artisans and experts to practice their skills and to showcase their work.

• Scope: –

The study covers the designing of architectural heritage center to conserve the heritage with the help of heritage management and to educate the visitors about history and old practices through museum, exhibits and interactive workshops.

• Limitation: –

The study only covers to designing of Architectural heritage center for conserving Architectural Heritage of Pune and conserving it through Heritage Management Cell.

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