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Resort in Kevadia, Gujarat

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Author: Dhrumil Patel
Site Location: Kevadia, Gujarat
Institute: Dr.D.Y.Patil School of Architecture
Advisor: Prof. R.T. Golgire

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Introduction: The site is near Navagam village, Kevadia Colony, Narmada district of Gujarat, presents a unique opportunity for architectural exploration and innovation. With its strategic location, rich cultural heritage, and diverse natural surroundings, the area offers a canvas for sustainable design interventions. The site boasts direct access to a major highway, is a short distance from the iconic Statue of Unity (6.9 km), and enjoys a prime location along the Narmada River.

Surrounding Environment:

  • Natural Features: The Narmada River offers scenic beauty, potential for recreational activities, and may influence the microclimate.
  • Vegetation: Limited information available. However, considering the presence of botanical gardens nearby, explore incorporating native flora for ecological benefits.
  • Built Environment: The area is undergoing rapid development with tourist attractions like the Statue of Unity

Why a Resort is Needed and Design Inspiration:

Kevadia Colony is experiencing a tourism boom, and a well-designed resort can cater to this growing demand:

  • Accommodation Gap: The current infrastructure might not be sufficient to accommodate the influx of tourists.
  • Enhanced Experience: The resort can offer unique experiences that complement existing attractions, extending tourist stays and contributing to the local economy.
  • Climate Responsiveness: The design should adapt to the hot and dry climate using strategies like deep overhangs, windcatchers, courtyards, and water features for natural cooling.
  • Harmony with Nature: The resort should integrate seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, potentially incorporating native vegetation and minimizing disruption to the river ecosystem.
  • Community Integration: The resort can incorporate elements that encourage interaction with the local community, promoting cultural exchange and fostering a sense of place.

Conclusion: The site presents an exciting opportunity to design an architectural marvel that harmonizes with its climatic conditions, cultural context, and natural surroundings. By embracing the principles of climate-responsive design and sustainable development, architects can create a landmark.

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L’habitat Biophilique Balancing Nature & Urbanism in High Density Housing

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Author: Pavithran Gunashekar
Site Location: Auroville
Institute: Saveetha College of Architecture and Design
Advisor: Priyanka Rachael Mathews

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Pravas – Redesigning of an existing crematorium

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Author: Shrinivas Tele
Site Location: Nashik
Institute: CTES College of Architecture
Advisor: Prof. Gayatri Narkar

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The redesign of the crematorium in Nashik is a thoughtful fusion of tradition, sustainability, and climate responsive architecture. Rooted in the principle of “form follows climate,” the design is shaped by Nashik’s hot, semi-arid environment, ensuring that the structure is both functional and harmonious with its surroundings. The crematorium, located near the sacred ghats of the Godavari River, honours centuries old rituals while incorporating modern amenities that address the needs of a growing and evolving city.

The building’s orientation and materials are carefully selected to mitigate the harsh summer heat, utilizing natural ventilation and shading to maintain a comfortable environment for mourners year round. Locally sourced materials, such as stone, brick and wood, helps to reduce the carbon footprint.

Landscape design plays a crucial role in enhancing the emotional experience, with indigenous plants and water features creating a serene atmosphere for reflection and remembrance. The crematorium’s design respects the flow of traditional rituals, guiding mourners through a dignified, contemplative space that blends seamlessly with the spiritual landscape of the ghats. This project exemplifies how modern architecture can uphold cultural significance while adapting to contemporary environmental and societal challenges.

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The Foodhill

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Author: Rajvir Singh
Site Location: Navi Mumbai
Institute: Dept. of Architecture Guru Nanak Dev University
Advisor: Dr. K.S. Chahal, Dr. R.S. Aulakh

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The Food Hill, a Vertical Farming Institute in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai envisions an educational model, fostering empowerment and community building of farmers, researchers, students, and city dwellers.

Positioned in a dense urban environment, this project addresses the escalating concern of the limited accessibility to organic produce in urban settings. The project is driven to build a mixed-use vertical farming institute with its program broadly covering Academic, Indoor Farming areas, Research labs, Housing, Administrative zone, Recreational, convention center, organic food shipping store, and Market areas to create a self-sustaining environment.

Notably, there are strict laws to protect forest lands, but no such exists for agricultural lands which are taken up by authorities in the name of urban development. This project acts as an experiential memoir of the agrarian practice that was once the primary purpose of this land. Farming which made us settle and shift from our nomadic lifestyle, has now been ousted from our immediate view in the urban areas. This vertical farming institute aims to bring agriculture back to urban dwellers’ lives via education.

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Model Handicrafts Centre: Crafting a cultural legacy

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Author: Shivani Jitendra Rampariya
Site Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Institute: Lokmanya Tilak Institute of Architecture & Design Studies, Navi Mumbai
Advisor: Prof. Harish Setty

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Indian handicrafts, a culturally significant sector, employs millions of artisans and contributes to the economy. However, it faces challenges like changing consumer demands and competition from mechanized production. The project revitalizes Rajasthan’s unique handicrafts, preserve community values, and promote sustainable practices, attracting tourists and generating revenue.

The handicrafts centre in Jaipur aims to revive the industry by integrating sustainable architecture and community empowerment. Locally sourced materials and passive cooling strategies are used to reduce environmental impact and promote economic sustainability. It also revives an existing stepwell which is used for rainwater harvesting and has an on-site waste water treatment system for block printing workshops. The centre also focuses on community empowerment and cultural preservation, providing a space for artisans to showcase and sell their crafts. It serves as a cultural hub and tourist attraction, promoting Rajasthan’s unique handicraft traditions globally.

The project blends Rajasthani heritage with modern design principles, using local materials and architectural features. It emphasizes clean lines, open spaces, and functionality. The landscape design incorporates native plants and revives existing trees, preserving historical significance and enhancing sustainability.

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Resposive Housing through Generative Design

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Author: Tarakesh. C
Site Location: Sholinganallur, Chennai
Institute: MEASI Academy of Architecture
Advisor: Saniya Aafreen

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As urban environments grow increasingly complex, the need for adaptable living spaces becomes crucial. The project, Responsive Housing Through Generative Design, addresses this challenge by creating dynamic housing that evolves with the changing needs of its occupants and the environment. To achieve this level of responsiveness, advanced computational tools like Grasshopper, Ladybug, and Evolutionary Solvers were adopted which allowed us to explore multiple design iterations, optimizing for environmental performance, space efficiency, and user satisfaction. The project is situated in Sholinganallur, Chennai, a thriving IT hub. The site selection is strategic, targeting first-time buyers and single dwellers who prioritize proximity to work and education. To address climate concerns without sacrificing valuable real estate, the project strategically manages the built/unbuilt ratio. This balance allows for open spaces that support biodiversity and enhance daylighting and thermal comfort, while also optimizing the use of land for development. The design offers 25 unique housing options, each with a carefully balanced mix of open and closed spaces. Residents can choose from a variety of layouts that prioritize privacy, outdoor space, and views, all while ensuring optimal environmental performance. The result is a living environment that adapts to the needs of its occupants and the site, creating a sustainable and responsive urban habitat.

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Vertical Urbanisation – Mixed use skyscraper

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Author: Swasti Choksi
Site Location: Mazgaon, Mumbai
Institute: Faculty of Architecture – SCET, Surat
Advisor: Prof. Persi Engineer (co-guide Prof. Avinash Engineer)

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In the realm of architectural marvels that define modern cityscapes, skyscrapers
stand as testaments to human ingenuity, technological prowess and creative
innovation. The focus of this thesis revolves around the design of mixed use tall
buildings, aiming to address the pressing concerns of sustainability, human-centric
design and efficiency in constructing high end skyscrapers.

The scope encompasses a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating architectural,
environmental, social and technological perspectives. It involves extensive research
into precedents, case studies and advanced design methodologies. The fundamental
purpose of this thesis is to explore and advocate for a paradigm shift in urban
development, emphasising the creation of tall buildings that serve as microcosms of
cities, integrating multiple functionalities within a single structure.

The proposed skyscraper in Mazgaon, Mumbai (Site location pin : 18°58’26”N
72°50’51”E) addresses the challenges of urban density by maximising the efficient
use of space through vertical development. By integrating various functions within a
single structure, the design promotes sustainable land use and reduces the
environmental impact which fulfils the intent of this project to mitigate urban sprawl,
optimise land use and promote sustainable living with a solid objective of exploring
innovative architectural and engineering solutions by fostering a harmonious
coexistence of residential, commercial, recreational and green spaces within vertical
landscapes.

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Thara Pani Nirmala: Building 21st Century Stepwell with Heritage

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Author: Payal Kachawa
Site Location: Nagaur, Rajasthan
Institute: Aurora’s Design Academy
Advisor: Ar. Pingal Naga Praveen

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Project centers on revitalizing a historic stepwell in a region where water is collected and stored for six months, with the land remaining vacant during the dry season. This site, once integral to the community for both water storage and ritual activities, has seen a decline in its usage and cultural significance. To address this, my project aims to reinvigorate the stepwell by blending ancient water storage techniques with modern design, ensuring that its historical function is preserved while adapting to contemporary needs.

The redesigned stepwell will enhance water conservation through its original structure, emphasizing sustainable practices that honor traditional engineering. Additionally, the project will introduce new functions, transforming the site into a year-round cultural and social hub. Shaded pavilions, mandapas, and spaces for seasonal markets or events will breathe new life into the area, encouraging community interaction during the dry months. This approach not only safeguards the ancient water storage technique but also reestablishes the stepwell as a vital part of the community, bridging past and presenting a meaningful way.

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Indian Institute of Skills, Nasmed, Gujarat

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Author: Aashima Mathur
Site Location: Gujarat
Institute: Manipal University Jaipur
Advisor: Ar. Nexa Saxena

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Gujarat is a hub for artisans, skilled labor, and the workforce. Indian Institute of Skills attempts to strengthen and preserve Gujarat’s rich artisanal traditions and skills. Through the skill development of these artisans, this Institute aims to provide a platform for the promotion of traditional Handicrafts and allied cultural practices and the processes involved in their creation and the preservation of culture, community, and local environments. Creating a common roof under which a range of local and traditional craftsmen and other stakeholders can exchange ideas and collaborate. The vision is to create a sustainable Indian Skill and Craft Institute that values craft, handicraft, and space. The project aims to create inclusive craftmanship hubs that serve as spaces for traditional artisans, trainees, and the surrounding community to engage, collaborate, and learn. The project will encompass workshops for artisans to exchange knowledge and enhance their craft. These spaces promote skill development and creativity by providing the necessary tools and supplies. The design shall also include communal gathering areas for social interaction and cross-cultural exchange. The project also includes designated areas for the preservation of traditional knowledge and promoting mentorship and learning among generations of craftsmen and skilled workforce.

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Architecture for Hills : A Context Responsive Housing Settlement

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Author: Lakshmi Sai
Site Location: Naggar, Himachal Pradesh
Institute: Aurora Design Institute, Habsiguda
Advisor: Prof. Aparna Devisetti

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The “Architecture on hills” always seems to be beautiful from the very prehistoric times, these hills have sustained themselves, enticing and soothing to the eyes of the people.

“Shelter” has been one of humankind’s necessities since immemorial time besides food and clothing. While nothing has changed significantly in man’s food and clothing habits, he has been constantly improving upon his dwelling to make it more homely, protective, and comfortable to suit his ever-changing lifestyle under various environmental conditions.

In that quest, not only have the basic materials of construction and their usage techniques changed radically but the planning and design parameters, functional imperatives and everything else have undergone an almost complete transformation. A price has been paid to accommodate more and more people and to suit the expanding economy.Houses have been washed away and buried under the massive landslides. Earthquakes have taken their toll since these houses are not built quake-proof unlike the traditional ones.

The more fundamental question is:

“Whether the displacement of communities from their ancestral homes is the best-case scenario and how can we provide effective sustainable disaster resilient housing solutions…?”

-The Himalayan town of Joshi Math, Uttarakhand, India has been experiencing land subsidence The town’s problems have worsened since October 2021, when large areas of land began to sink and buildings started to crack. Over 700 houses and several roads have developed cracks, and as many as 200 families have been evacuated

The people who live there are much more governed by the seasons than elsewhere, Those building methods are tested through trial and error by society and are tailored to the climatic, aesthetic, functional and sociological needs of that society and the built environment emerges from the “Indian traditional knowledge systems”.

Addressing hill development issues does not have a specific path on which one can stick. Understanding the type of problem that persists is necessary. We should pave the path to sustainable development and habitats in mountainous areas in a holistic, all-encompassing manner by focusing on a single habitat or settlement.

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Reviving Wooden Toy Industry in Etikoppaka

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Author: Utkarsha Purushottam Ranbhor
Site Location: Etikoppaka, Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Institute: Pillai HOC College of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Ashwathy Rajagopal

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“Like nature, cultural heritage evolves and adapts, but can also face extinction without care. In today’s dynamic world, intangible heritage like wooden toys; are cultural treasures. As plastic toys threaten this craft in Anthropocene, challenge is to preserve and reimagine its relevance. This project creates space where tradition and innovation merge, ensuring survival and revival of this timeless art by establishing a model of flexible, scalable upliftment that can be replicated across other clusters in India.

A design approach that allows for adaptation and growth in response to evolving needs of the artisans and communities. It responds to the unique socio-economic context of clusters, allowing for localized adaptations that respect the craft’s heritage while ensuring its relevance in contemporary markets. By offering spaces that can be reconfigured and repurposed as needed, the center empowers artisans to continuously innovate and sustain their craft in face of changing market dynamics.

In essence, this project embodies the spirit of flexibility and resilience. It recognizes that to sustain the legacy of traditional clusters, architecture must evolve in harmony with cultural and economic shifts that define the artisans’ world. This approach not only preserves the craft but also ensures that it thrives in future and contributes to the global economy of India.

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Land.Water.Life : Majuli’s Symphony of Survival

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Author: Abhay Rajesh
Site Location: Majuli Island, Assam
Institute: Avani Institute of Design
Advisor: Ar. Thushara K

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In response to the annual floods and relentless soil erosion on Majuli Island, this architectural thesis explores how spatial adaptation can enhance resilience and improve the inhabitants’ lives. The “Land Water Life – Majuli’s Symphony of Survival” project focuses on creating multifunctional community spaces that dynamically respond to the island’s ever-changing landscape. The design investigates architectural strategies that facilitate living during and after floods, aiming to extend the functionality and safety of the spaces on the island.

The project delves into the intricate relationship between land, water, and community, highlighting the resilient negotiations the people of Majuli undertake to coexist with their environment. By reimagining traditional Satra spaces and integrating essential healthcare facilities, the project preserves cultural identity while improving access to critical services. This holistic approach underscores the interconnectedness of cultural preservation, environmental resilience, and community well-being.

The thesis emphasizes creating structures that not only adapt to the island’s flooding but also support the community’s socio-cultural revival. Through innovative design strategies, the project aims to serve as a beacon of resilience and empowerment, ensuring that Majuli’s way of life can endure and thrive despite the challenges posed by floods.

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Mark of a Modernist Architect

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Mustansir Dalvi’s monograph offers a comprehensive biography of Charles Correa, highlighting his creative journey as a celebrated architect and urban planner who shaped modern Indian architecture with a distinctive post-Independence vision.

by MPost I Published on: Oct 27, 2024

In 1948, when Charles Correa left for the US, India, newly independent, was still reeling from the trauma of the Partition and the assassination of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. When he returned to Bombay in 1956, the country had consolidated into a republic with a new constitution, the first General Election had been held in 1951, and the new institutions of an independent state were steadily being established. The image of the nation state was, very substantially, being crafted by Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. His vision for the modern nation was pitted against the baggage of the past, both colonial and precolonial, and the burdens of tradition, ritual, and belief.

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Community – centric papermaking hub – kagzipura, Maharashtra

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Author: Misha Pastagia
Site Location: Kagzipura, Maharashtra
Institute: Department of Architecture, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Advisor:  Ar. Digisha Mehta

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The thesis proposal stems from villages of Kutch during an internship, emphasizing on workplaces, well-being of workers and industrial amenities. The vision is to redefine the role of factories as sustainable industrial practices. The project is proposed in Kagzipura, a village with a 700-year-old papermaking tradition located on the heritage route from Aurangabad to Ellora. It aims to promote environmental protection, green manufacturing, and net-zero strategies, using local materials like basalt and brick to enhance energy efficiency and merge with the fabric of village.

Despite its rich biodiversity and historical significance, Kagzipura struggles with lack of technology and infrastructure. The proposal envisions transforming it into a hub for sustainable industrial innovation and cultural preservation, integrating regional heritage into its design. The site planning, facades and landscape draw inspiration from local architecture, aiming to merge modern functionality with historical and natural elements. The project also emphasizes the well-being of the Kagzi community, aligning with the philosophy: ‘YOU are the context,’ prioritizing the people and culture at its core; and ultimately enhancing quality of life in Kagzipura.

In conclusion, the proposal seeks to celebrate craftsmanship and heritage through a sustainable, culturally resonant architectural solution.

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Charles Correa Foundation calls for IIT Madras to assess structural integrity of Kala Academy

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by TNN I Published on: Oct 25, 2024

Panaji: The Charles Correa Foundation has formally requested the inclusion of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to conduct a thorough structural analysis of Kala Academy following ongoing concerns regarding the integrity of the building post-repair.
In a letter to the PWD’s chief engineer- I and member secretary of govt-appointed task force committee, Santosh Mhapne, the CCF cited its role as a primary source for architectural resources related to the Kala Academy, but was being given a cold shoulder. “Despite being a primary source of information for the drawings and other resources pertaining to the Kala Academy, we were prevented from accessing the site,” the letter signed by CCF’s managing trustee, Arminio Ribeiro, stated.

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What Do Memorials Really Convey, And How Much Do We Need Them?

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Memorials are, to put it succinctly, a form of making memories or emotions material and tangible through the creation of space

by Smruti Koppikar I The Free Press Journal I Published on: Oct 25, 2024

Correa, though, developed a relationship with Gujarat with Ahmedabad carrying many of his plans-designs from his early years of work, as one of the sessions in the conference detailed out. The one that ranks high among these was Correa’s plan for the Gandhi Smarak or memorial in the Sabarmati Ashram — the latter now under the lens of redesign. Correa was barely 28 years old when he took on the assignment to design the memorial for Mahatma Gandhi barely 15 years after the icon had been assassinated. Gandhi had lived in the Sabarmati from 1917 to 1930 but had never returned to spend long days there, as political scientist and Gandhian scholar Tridip Suhrud reminded those gathered at the NCPA.

Those of us who have been to the Gandhi Smarak — modular units that flow into each other, modest scale, local materials, open and covered spaces around a water body, all of this allowing a subtle play of light and visual porousness — have soaked it all in. It continues to draw awe from planners and architects around the world, and has stood the test of time, so far. Suhrud consciously refrained from examining Correa’s design but dwelt at length on Gandhi’s philosophy to ask the question: does the man need a memorial at all? He argued that Gandhi had gradually shed every possession of his and lived like a peripatetic ascetic; a physical memorial, therefore, militates against this.

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From the biography: How Bombay’s diverse architectural landscape inspired architect Charles Correa

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An excerpt from ‘Charles Correa: Citizen Charles’

by Mustansir Dalvi I Scroll I Published on: Oct 25, 2024

Charles’ formative years were spent in the Ballard Estate, a planned precinct in a city that grew through a series of additions. The estate had come to be less than fifteen years before Charles was born. Designed by the Bombay architect George Wittet in the Edwardian neo-Classical style, the Estate was set up grid-wise with large office blocks, which had elaborate stone facades. There was consistency and rhythm in the buildings whose facades lined leafy avenues and well-lighted open spaces. This new business district, reclaimed through the creation of the adjacent Alexandria Dock, placed the Ballard Estate between the port and the Fort precinct, the latter being the heart of Bombay at the time. Charles’ grandfather had his offices and home here. As a child, Charles would love to walk down to watch ships, big and small, come and go at the Ballard Pier. He was especially fond of the dry docks, where ships would be lifted out of the water in their entirety. He would be in awe of the massive hull, rising above him like an upside-down roof.

Back home, Charles would obsess over his train set. Here, he would learn that a drawing is a metaphor for a way of seeing the world beyond the confines of paper. Through its lanes and avenues, Charles would see how concepts and order, first visualised in two dimensions, can be realised in built form.

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Elephant Conservation Centre

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Author: Shyam Sundar GN
Site Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Institute: Faculty of Architecture, PES University
Advisor: Ar. Sharath H Aithal, Ar. Pranathi Udupa

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Elephants, as keystone species, play a crucial role in maintaining the biodiversity of their habitats. However, rapid urbanization and deforestation have led to significant reductions in their natural habitats, pushing them into closer contact with human populations. This results in human-elephant conflicts, causing damage to crops, property, and sometimes even loss of life. The traditional methods of addressing these conflicts have been largely ineffective, often resulting in further harm to the elephants. Recognizing the urgent need for dedicated spaces that provide safety for elephants and educate the public about their conservation, the “Elephant Conservation Centre” aims to address these critical social concerns through innovative architectural solutions.

It provides a sustainable and educational sanctuary dedicated to the protection and rehabilitation of elephants. By addressing the critical issues of habitat loss and human-elephant conflict, the project seeks to create a harmonious environment for both elephants and humans. The center focuses on conservation, education, and sustainable design, showcasing the role architecture can play in addressing pressing social issues. Through its design, the project aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of elephants, highlighting the importance of their conservation for both ecological and cultural reasons. And spread awareness among the tourists.

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Circular Threads – A Sustainable Fashion Hub in Noida

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Author: Smriti Sharma
Site Location: Noida
Institute: School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal
Advisor: Ar. Vikram Kohli

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The fast fashion industry, world’s third most polluting sectors, has faced increasing scrutiny for its detrimental environmental and social impacts, including overconsumption, excessive waste, and unethical labor practices. As a response, a growing movement towards sustainable fashion has emerged, emphasizing ethical production and consumption.  

This thesis proposes a sustainable fashion hub in Noida to revolutionize the industry by integrating circular economy principles with an aim to promote sustainability in both fashion and architecture. It facilitates reuse, recycling, and upcycling of fashion products, reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact.

The hub fosters collaboration between users by offering an immersive educational experience, emphasizing the lifecycle of fashion products, and encouraging sustainable consumer behavior. It prioritizes flexible spaces for design, production, retail, and education, promoting innovation and knowledge sharing.

The architectural design integrates circular economy principles, emphasizing resource efficiency, material reuse, and disassembly potential. This includes using sustainable materials, minimizing energy consumption, and designing for longevity.

By offering a model for Noida that other emerging cities might adopt, the project aims for a more sustainable and accountable future that meets consumer demands and desires while reducing overproduction and overconsumption.

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Heritage Center: Reminiscing Pune

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

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  • 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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