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Museum of Cyclone for Odisha

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Author: Jitesh Panigrahi
Site Location: Bhubhaneshwar, Odisha
Institute: Piloo Mody College of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Shankar Giri

Description

Odisha, often referred to as “India’s Best Kept Secrets,” is a land of immense cultural heritage and natural beauty, has long stood on the frontline of nature’s fury. Situated along the eastern coastline of India, the state has borne the brunt of countless cyclones, each leaving behind a trail of destruction, loss, and transformation. However, with every storm that has battered its shores, Odisha has risen stronger, turning adversity into an opportunity for progress.

The Museum of Cyclone stands as a symbol for the extraordinary strength and resilience—a space that narrates Odisha’s journey from devastation to becoming a global leader in disaster preparedness and mitigation. However, it was the Super Cyclone of 1999 that truly redefined the state’s approach to disaster management. With wind speeds exceeding 250 km/h and storm surges swallowing entire villages, the cyclone resulted in immense loss of 10,000 lives and properties, exposing the vulnerabilities. Yet, it also marked a turning point. —ushering in a new era of scientific preparedness, infrastructural fortification, and community-driven resilience.

This Museum serves 3 main purposes:
1- Memorializing the Past: Honoring those who have succumbed and survived.
2- Educating the Present: Spreading awareness about cyclone preparedness and climate change.
3- Inspiring the Future: Showcasing Odisha’s resilience, adaptive strategies and innovations.

At its core, the Museum of Cyclone is not just a place of remembrance; it is a beacon of awareness and preparedness. In an era where climate change is intensifying extreme weather events, the museum will serve as a vital educational hub, inspiring future generations to prioritize sustainability, disaster resilience, and community cooperation. By chronicling Odisha’s incredible journey of survival and innovation, the museum will ensure that the sacrifices of the past serve as lessons for the future.

Charles Correa; In his essay “The Blessings of the Sky”, he emphasises architecture’s role in celebrating the human spirit through place. Giringaput, situated on the periphery of Bhubaneswar, offers a site layered with symbolism and strategic relevance for the Museum of Cyclone. Cradled between rivers and hills, it embodies the delicate balance between nature’s power and human perseverance. As a burgeoning nexus of IT and innovation, it resonates with Odisha’s trajectory —from vulnerability to resilience. The site becomes not just a backdrop, but an active participant in the narrative—bridging memory, landscape, and a climate-conscious future.

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Adaptive Spatial Model – A Case for Decentralising Transitional Care in Ahmedabad

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Author: Ishita Agarwal
Site Location: Ahmedabad
Institute: NMIMS Balwant Sheth School of Architecture
Advisor: Suprio Bhattacharjee

Description

The project addresses a pressing urban inequity – the absence of dedicated spaces for recovery between hospital treatment and home care. In cities like Ahmedabad, a major regional hub for healthcare that draws patients from smaller towns and rural areas, the lack of transitional care facilities amplifies existing disparities. Patients discharged after major treatments often face inaccessible or unaffordable rehabilitation options, particularly those from socio-economically weaker backgrounds. Many are left to recover in overcrowded or unsuitable environments, compromising their physical, emotional, and social well-being.

To bridge this gap, the project proposes an Adaptive Spatial Model for Transitional Care – a decentralized, modular framework that can be embedded into diverse urban contexts. By situating such centers within the city’s everyday fabric, the model ensures that quality care becomes a shared urban resource, not a privilege. Each module includes a complete set of essential programs, from rehabilitation and counselling to accommodation for patients and families, supporting holistic healing across conditions. Rooted in the principles of healing, the design integrates nature, sensory engagement, and community interaction to restore dignity and accelerate recovery. The model’s flexibility allows it to respond to varied site conditions, resource constraints, and cultural contexts, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to equity and inclusivity. By reimagining healthcare infrastructure as accessible civic space, the project presents a replicable vision for embedding recovery into the fabric of Indian cities – starting with Ahmedabad.

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Art Beyond Visuals

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Author: Tanvi Loyare
Site Location: Lado Sarai, New Delhi
Institute: SMEF’s Brick School of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Ninad Rewatkar

Description

Today, the cultural and architectural spaces of our cities remain ocularcentric, leaving
this vast community excluded from one of the most fundamental human experiences
“art”. This project, a Tactile Art and Training Center, responds to this urgent need by
reimagining the museum as a place where every sense touch, sound, smell, and even
thermal shifts becomes a medium of perception. At its core lies an art gallery designed
beyond the visual domain. Here, sensory pods, each defined by distinct materials,
textures, and thermal properties, create cocoons of experience. Skylights and contrasts
of light and shadow guide those with low vision, while fragrant plants and embedded
auditory landmarks help in orientation. Complementing this, a vocational training center
empowers visually impaired artisans to create, learn, and sell their work transforming
the space into both a cultural hub and an employment opportunity.
The project gives back to the community by opening its landscaped public spaces to all,
fostering child-like wonder for younger visitors while nurturing a shared sense of
belonging across generations.By making art accessible to all while placing the visually
impaired at its center, this project is not just a museum but a model of equitable design,
a living demonstration of inclusivity that we urgently need today.

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Kasaykaar – A Journey From Ore to Finish

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Author: Yashashree Pimple
Site Location: Near Aathawada Bazar, Teli Ali Ratnagiri
Institute: Aayojan School of Architecture and Design
Advisor: Ar. Divya Makhijani

Description

In the heart of Konkan, the rhythms of rituals, marketplaces, and seasonal festivals still echo through the streets—but the Tambat coppersmiths, once central to this living heritage, face quiet decline. Their tools are outdated, their knowledge undocumented, and their presence fading from the city’s evolving fabric. Rooted in the coastal town of Ratnagiri, Kasaykaar is a cultural center designed to revive the declining legacy of local coppersmiths—artisans whose knowledge, once central to the region’s economy and rituals, is now on the verge of disappearance due to lack of documentation, generational discontinuity, and limited adaptation to modern techniques. Despite high demand, most craftsmen struggle to meet market needs owing to outdated tools, absence of design innovation, and diminishing local recognition.
The center acts as a bridge—where tradition, technology, and equity converge. Equipped with shared workshops, material labs, and collaborative studios, it empowers artisans while engaging youth in reviving the craft through modern design tools and knowledge exchange.
It also celebrates the cultural richness of the Konkan region by creating a platform for endangered practices like Konkani Ranmus, supported by local activists striving to keep these traditions alive.
Strategically located between a temple and an active marketplace, the center integrates with its surroundings—offering shaded verandahs, transitional courtyards, and public thresholds that invite spontaneous engagement.
More than a building, Kasaykaar becomes an evolving identity—an inclusive space where artisans, locals, and visitors shape culture collectively, ensuring that heritage is not preserved in silence, but practiced through living participation.

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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

description

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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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

description

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

description

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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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

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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KRIWA Experience Centre (Exploration of Krishna Madhwa Parampara)

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Author: Akshobhya A K
Site Location: Udupi, Karnataka
Institute: BMS School of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Vageesh Nagnur

description

It has a history of 800 years. The manifestation of the param para can be experienced at Shri Krishna Mutt situated in Udupi, Karnataka (State). Though the Parampara’s awareness is there across the world still the contribution of this Parampara in terms of spirituality and goodness to mankind is yet to be propagated.

Shri Madhwacharya, also known as Anand Teertha, is the founder and plays a major role in this Saintly history. Where he has not only given the teachings for living a happier life & be a strong community but has also been a ‘VEERA SANYASI’ throughout his life, who has always acted with confidence from the age of 5 according to his teachings which he started preaching at age of 12. And not only has preached and shown through his actions but also set an example of Krishna Mutt, which he has divided into Astha Mutts(8), which has been followed for 800 years and has been followed without any downfall of a single mutt. This sets an example of how a strong community with rules, regulations, trust, and belief can be created.

Krishna Mutt is also known as ‘ANNA BHRAMA’, where lunch is served as Krishna prasad without any charge since its genesis, & around 15,000 people take this prasadam everyday basis. The mutt has also started the ‘Prasada Sankalpa’ activity whereby 33,000 students are served free lunch every day by sending the food to their schools. Inspired by this culture, the District management of Govt. of Karnataka approached the mutt to understand the ideology and details of this activity and then started implementing the same across the Government schools of Udupi which might have influenced across Government schools of Karnataka.

Inspired by Life of Madhwacharya, the Parampara’s Rich Culture, its Saintly history and its Contribution to Society, have picked up this project to bring more awareness of this Parampara & about Madhwacharya, so that society gets more benefited spiritually and goodness to mankind.

KRIWA Experience Centre is an experience about life of Madhwacharya Philosophy to Mankind and showing the bonding between Father and Son (Narayana and Vayu(God of Air).

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Interpretation Hub for Bishnupur’s Cultural Heritage

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Author: Mayuri Dutta
Site Location: Bishnupur, West Bengal
Institute: Piloo Mody College of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Anshuman Mishra

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Koliwada Katta : Community Re-integration and socio cultural restructuring centre at Worli Koliwada

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Author: Aayush Parish Kapse
Site Location: Mumbai
Institute: Rachana Sansad’s Academy of Architecture, Mumbai
Advisor: Ar. Sulakshana Bhanushali

description

Mumbai’s Worli Koliwada is one of the oldest fishing villages in India. Around 40% of the Koliwada’s inhabitants are still employed directly or indirectly in the fishing industry. As the precinct sees an evolution of thought and is witnessing the advent of education, its losing the youth to localities and industries outside of artisanal fishery. With the rise of these new trends and shift of the mindset of the Koli people, there are very limited avenues which remain as a point of interaction and present themselves as nodes of congregation for the people of the community.

With the upcoming ideas to redevelop the precinct as sanctioned by the government, the area is in a dire need of a facility which initiates, involves and interprets the public realm in the truest Koli form and order. By harnessing self-sufficiency as the foundation behind the design, the project looks into the aspect of creating an ecosystem for all age-groups, genders and traditional occurrences unique to the Koli community at Worli.

The entire facility revolved around three courtyards manifested in addition to the three existing trees on the site. These courtyards create an axial exchange amongst the public transition paths, in turn activating the public realm and whirling movement into the nooks and niches of the facility to promote interaction. The project derives theoretical backing from Prof. Charles Correa’s Theory of Critical Regionalism and Prof. Rahul Mehrotra’s Theory of Kinetic Cities. The program hence, unfolds in the spaces curated by the volumes inspired from the neighbourhood. In its originality, the project is for the Kolis, of the Kolis and by the Kolis of Worli Koliwada.

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“From Tragedy to Resilience” A Journey through Mumbai’s Terror Attacks at the Museum of Hope

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Author: Tanvi Gawde
Site Location: Mumbai
Institute: Thakur School of Architecture and Planning
Advisor: Dipali Vadhavkar

description

Mumbai, a city known for its resilience, has endured significant tragedies since 1947, including the 1993 Bombay Stock Exchange bombings and the 2011 coordinated attacks. These events, which have caused immense suffering, also highlight the remarkable strength of its people. This project seeks to honour and reflect this enduring spirit through an innovative architectural design. Designed as both a memorial and an interactive educational experience, the space will document Mumbai’s traumatic history while celebrating its recovery and unity. The design features a multi-level structure that begins at ground level and elevates visitors through various emotional experiences. It will incorporate colour palettes, dynamic visual elements, and multisensory experiences such as screenings and soundscapes, along with emotive architecture to evoke deep emotional responses. Interactive interfaces will allow visitors to delve into personal stories and historical contexts, fostering empathy and understanding. By integrating these components, the project transcends functionality, creating a profound experience that educates and inspires. Serving as a beacon of hope and resilience, it will promote a compassionate and united future, ensuring that the stories of those who endured adversity are remembered and leaving a lasting impact on all who visit.

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Weaving Narratives: A Live-Work Ecosystem Within the Ruins of India United Mills 2 & 3

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Author: Gabriela Marie Gomes
Site Location: India United Mills No 2 and 3, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Institute: Goa College of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Arvind D’souza

description

In the warp and weft of our urban fabric lies the rich tapestry of our industrial heritage, where the threads of the past intertwine with the possibilities of the future.
This thesis, an adaptive re-use project within the ruins of the India United mills 2 & 3 in Byculla, Mumbai, isn’t merely about repurposing bricks and mortar. Much like the threads that were once woven within these walls to create a piece of cloth, so too did the social fabric of the workers who laboured here, seamlessly connecting their social, residential, and occupational realms. In a parallel spirit, this project aspires to integrate these facets once again, to bring back that once symbiotic relationship within society. The design envisions a live-work-social ecosystem, featuring an incubator, museum, market, and platform, along with social spaces like gardens and ponds, all supported by housing specifically designed for young artistic entrepreneurs.

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Saur Saar : 1947 Partition Memorial

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Author: Aishwarya Dubey
Site Location: Amritsar, Punjab
Institute: MIT School of Architecture
Advisor: Ar.Lisha Bendre

description

Saur Saar: 1947 Partition Memorial, located in Amritsar, is designed to capture the emotional upheaval of Partition—a time marked by horror, displacement, and loss. The thesis revolves around using simplicity in architecture to reflect these emotions. By blending basic elements like light, volume, space, and levels, the design echoes the emptiness and confusion experienced during this period.

The minimalistic approach strips away ornamentation, allowing light and space to guide visitors through an emotional journey. As the day progresses, light shifts to create a dynamic interplay between shadow and openness, symbolizing both the darkness of loss and the hope of resilience. The building’s levels move visitors from confined, introspective spaces into larger, more open volumes, representing the stages of grief, reflection, and healing.

This memorial is not just a space for remembrance but also a forward-thinking project that embraces climate-sensitive architecture. The design incorporates natural light and ventilation, reducing its environmental footprint while using sustainable materials to align with eco-conscious principles. Amritsar, with its rich culture and deep connection to Partition, is the ideal location for this memorial, where architecture, history, and emotion come together to honour the past while sighting the future. “Saur Saar”, to growing towards light.

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Indian Architectural Museum

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Author: Jagan V
Site Location: Lado Sarai, Delhi
Institute: School of Architecture, Vellore Institute of Technology
Advisor: Dr. Sharmila Jagadisan

description

The project intervenes to bring an architectural museum which tributes to the rich architectural history and memorial to unrecognized Indian architects. Here is the place which not only exhibits the artifacts, but it also connects the story and ideology behind each architectural styles based on the chronological period from Indus valley civilization to Post Independence period. Typically, a museum is a structure that holds artifacts and knowledge presented in various ways. The Thesis looks to demonstrate architectural museum in such way which is played with Ideal and open spaces which is different from other. Climate plays a crucial role in museum if it has more open space compared to enclosed space. The responsibilities of museums encompass more than just the preservation and display of artifacts and informational items; they also involve the offering of learning opportunities. As we observed, technological innovation is not new to museums when it comes to exhibitions; multidimensional interactive displays in museum spaces have an existence that goes back around a year. This museum is designed in such a way with the combination of enclosed space and open space.

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The Imprint Of Brutalism in India

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Author: Abhinit Pradip Bhoyar
Site Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Institute: Rizvi College of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Vrinda Gokhale

description

Brutalism, a style of architecture that emerged in the 1950s post-World War II, gained prominence primarily in Europe as a modern and innovative response to the economic crises many nations faced. Initially celebrated for its stark, honest use of materials and its potential to provide affordable, functional buildings, Brutalism eventually fell out of favor by the 1980s. The weathering of its exposed concrete surfaces often led to perceptions of the style as harsh and unappealing.

In India, the Brutalist movement found expression mainly in Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Delhi, with a limited presence in cities like Kanpur, Mehsana, and Bangalore. This research aims to explore the advent of Modernist architecture in India through the lens of Brutalism and its impact on society. Through comprehensive on-site case studies of Modernist buildings in Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Chandigarh, the study delves into how Brutalist architecture interacted with and influenced the urban landscape and the people who inhabit it.

The research also seeks to develop a multidisciplinary platform for architectural discourse, envisioning a space where discussions can be held on various architectural topics, from emerging trends to societal challenges that could be addressed through design. Initially, the Premabai Hall was considered a starting point for this project. However, due to spatial constraints on the plot and the requirement for a minimum built-up area of 4,500 square meters, the possibility of conserving the hall was explored but ultimately deemed unfeasible.

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Vytilla Mixed-use Development, Kochi, Kerala

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Author: Evana Sajan Pallivathukkal
Site Location: Kochi, Kerala
Institute: SPA – Delhi
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Jyoti Pandey Sharma, Ar. Raman Vig

description

Kochi is on the cusp of embracing its regional culture and infrastructure development,
requiring an architectural intervention that reflects the city’s spirit. The city aims to create
ultra-connected work environments and City Hubs, providing a convenient and efficient
lifestyle for young citizens. The project aims to create a “buzzy,” ultra-connected public
realm with service apartments, offices, retail, and entertainment integrated with a bus
terminal, metro station, and water metro channels.
Kerala and Kochi have a unique regional identity that is celebrated globally. Kerala has a
unique model of development characterized by high sustainability values, human
development achievements and social equality, making it a model to be emulated. The
architecture community in Kerala, evident in large projects like the CIAL, is an inspiration
for moving forward.
The “Gateway of Kerala” project uses towers to create a frame with functions through a
podium and skywalks connecting parallel towers. The architectural language and
technological armature are crucial to raise the narrative, transforming site constraints like
trees, riverfront, and iconic bus terminal into drivers for the vision. Although the project
has a commercial aspect, it still maintains democratic values due to its institutional
structure and untouched natural resources.
“ The Urban Hub in Vytilla is an ode to Kochi itself, which is a city in the cup of being the
next metropolitan city while strongly rooted in its natural and cultural roots, intended in
this project by marrying the idea of future in terms of its pragmatic needs – a mixed use
program and sensitizing it with the strong visual identity reinventing the globally
celebrated culture and architectural language of the region of Kochi. ’’

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Dexterity, Tactility – Ameliorate Workhshop for Potters

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Author: Anusha V.
Site Location: Puducherry
Institute: C.A.R.E School of Achitecture
Advisor: Ar. Henya Stephi. S

description

The craft based communities in Tamil Nadu are losing its importance as a part of cultural heritage. This automatically becomes the cause for losing the art in few years. Hence by designing a catalyst of built form in the urban context will help to upfront the bridging of Rural into the Urban and can be a plane of medium where they can meet. Thus the built form can have the role of establishing the importance of these beautiful crafts that has been a skill gifted from generations to another generation which is something that cannot be replicated aswell into the fast pace urban livelihood.
After inquiring with the local artisans, one thing that came repeated was that they dont have enough space to build or keep a fire place or kilns to make their products because of this they are forced to outreach to very remote villages and get the products and resell them back in the urban neighbourhood. Even though they are skilled potters, the lack of space and right materials and source force them to become sellers instead of the creators.
Understanding the Spatial needs of certain crafts and its importance of material knowledge and trying to input the importance of dexterity into built form which can become an easier medium in a fast paced urban context to acknowledge it. Hence uplifting the community engagement between two different planes.

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Tribal Museum and Reseach Centre – Nagpur

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Author: Jayesh Dinesh Kumar Lunawat
Site Location: Nagpur
Institute: University Institute of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Shruti Sidhu

description

Within this endeavour, an interactive museum is unveiled—a manifestation of architectural consciousness rooted in climate sensitivity, mirroring India’s commitment to honouring its native cultural motifs. These enduring motifs, shaped through epochs, now stand on the precipice of oblivion or have been enshrouded by the sands of time. This museum emerges as an emblem not only of cultural safeguarding but also of design in harmony with sustainability, firmly underlining the urgency of countering climate change through astute architectural interventions.
In alignment with the ethos of the “Make in India” initiative, this museum serves as a window into the realm of natural creations, encompassing eco-friendly cosmetics, herbal panaceas, eco-conscious utensils, and organic textiles. Enlivened by the essence of modern vernacular techniques, its architectural form harmoniously embraces the exacting standards of global museum curation, spotlighting the exhibited artifacts and their anthropological significance, while simultaneously casting light upon their intricate ecological context.
Termed as ‘living museums,’ tribal enclaves hold the key to the renaissance of vanishing traditions. The embodiment of this concept thrives within the folds of the Tribal Museum—a testament to India’s unwavering commitment to nurturing its primal cultural sagas. This institution stands as an intersection, where the tapestry of cultural heritage converges seamlessly with the mantle of environmental stewardship, firmly accentuating the imperative of melding these twin narratives in our unceasing pursuit to celebrate and shield the bountiful legacy that India inherits.

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Architecture for a Culture – A Case of Bonda Tribe

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Author: Sugyani Sahu
Site Location: Majhiguda, Odisha
Institute: Faculty of Architecture – Sri Sri University
Advisor: Ar. Rishab Ray

description

Introducing the Eco Tribal Village, an architectural thesis project that embraces vernacular, sustainability, and climate-responsible designs. This project is centered around the Bonda tribe, as they are the heart and soul of the endeavor. By meticulously considering their needs and preserving their rich heritage, we aim to create a harmonious space for both the tribe and tourists The design seeks to foster cultural exchange by providing designated areas for tourists to engage with the Bonda tribe, promoting understanding and appreciation.
By creating community areas for traditional activities and crafts, tourists can engage with the Bonda tribe and gain a deeper understanding of their way of life. Emphasizing responsible tourism practices, such as waste management and ecological conservation, will further contribute to the long-term preservation of the region’s natural beauty.
Through this project, the hope is to create a sustainable and inclusive community that respects the environment and preserves the cultural identity of the Bonda tribe. Hence, by building a vibrant and eco-friendly haven that honours tradition while embracing the future.

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