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Humanitarian Monastery

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Author: Syeda Nabila Fatima
Site Location: Hyderabad
Institute: Poojya Dr. Shivakumar Swamiji School of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Anju Wanti

Description

The Humanitarian Monastery is conceived as a place of peace, learning, and community that transcends religion and embraces universal human values. Planned across a 10-acre site, the design approach emphasizes harmony between people, nature, and the built environment. The site layout follows a flowing, circular, and oneness, and the rhythm of life. Each pathway, landscape, and structure emerges as part of a larger ecosystem, where movement feels natural and interconnected, much like the flow of water.
The project is structured around the idea of equitability through design. Public areas are positioned near the main approach for accessibility, while contemplative and private monastic spaces are placed deeper within the site to ensure tranquility. Curved roads, gardens, and water bodies create transitional zones that balance openness with seclusion. The contours of the land are integrated into the planning, allowing the landscape to guide placement and orientation of spaces, reducing intervention and enhancing sustainability.
This thesis is not just an architectural exploration but a humanitarian vision—where planning, landscape, and design techniques unite to create a sustainable, inclusive, and spiritual environment. It demonstrates how architecture can become a medium of healing, equity, and coexistence.

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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 Their tools are outdated, their knowledge undocumented, and their presence fading from the city’s evolving fabric.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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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

description

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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Water Edges: Navigating Inequity and Dilemmas related to Urban Water

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Author: Dweep Jain
Site Location: Nashik
Institute: L.S. Raheja School of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Mridula Pillai

description

‘Water edges or boundaries’ are challenging to define due to water’s inherently fluid and dynamic form. In the rapidly urbanizing society, water in the urban realm is increasingly vulnerable. Such is the plight of the Godavari River also known as the as the Dakshin Ganga, is India’s second-longest river. The river is enshrined in scriptures as one of the four sacred rivers worthy of reverence and worship. Godavari not only harbours a strong cultural significance, being the stage for the Kumbh Mela, but also is home to delicate ecosystems. Despite people worshiping the intangible idea of the river, its tangible form has been subject to abuse in the name of development. The inequities become especially severe at the source, in Nashik, where rampant concretization, illegal encroachment etc have severely compromised the river’s health and its ecological network, creating an alarming situation in need of immediate intervention.

By conceptualizing the evolving riverscape as a “form,” this approach responds to the impending climate emergency in Nashik’s precinct. The form is designed to sustain and adapt to its ever-changing environment, creating a resilient and equitable realm. It revitalizes the riverscape, ensuring it nurtures the neighbourhoods and ecosystems that rely on it as their lifeblood. Here, the ghats and built structures are not static; they adapt dynamically to shifting climatic and cultural needs. This approach moves beyond mere preservation, establishing a sustainable and equitable framework that addresses contextual and climatic challenges, ultimately fostering a resilient and thriving precinct. Architecture, in this vision, transcends its physical form, becoming a living entity that adapts to shifting cultural needs as well as, integrates, and mitigates climate emergencies.

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Institute of Garbology

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Author: E Cynthia
Site Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Institute: CMR University School of Architecture
Advisor: Prof. Renuka

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In the tapestry of our urban landscapes, waste has become an ever-growing shadow, woven from the threads of rapid urbanization and swelling populations. This thesis embarks on a journey to illuminate a path towards a harmonious coexistence between our cities and the environment. By embracing the philosophy of a second life for products, we transform refuse into resources, curbing the blight of landfills and the scars they leave upon our Earth. Through the lens of interdisciplinary research and collaboration, thesis seek to craft a climate-responsive paradigm, where waste management is crucial, empowering communities to actively reduce environmental impact. Waste management serves as a hidden thread in the fabric of climate response, weaving together efforts to reduce methane emissions from landfills and breathe new life into resources through recycling and reuse. This vision aspires to weave a new fabric of sustainability, where urban resilience and environmental stewardship intertwine, fostering a society deeply attuned to the delicate symphony of our planet’s needs

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Re-imagining Social Housing through everyday infrastructures

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Author: Neha Dalvi
Site Location: Mhada Transit Colony, Mumbai
Institute: School of Environment and Architecture
Advisor: Prasad Khanolkar, Milind Mahale

description

In contemporary times, the highest level of sustainable and technological advancement in residential building types is often recognised through the infrastructural amenities the building can offer; most popularly in terms of water harvesting, electricity and compost gardening for waste management. 

Infrastructures are portrayed as the most sustainable and efficient infrastructural systems due to their capacity for space optimization and efficient service management, resulting in time saving. Thus, efficiency and sustainability today have become the chief advertising attributes that promise a better living, thus becoming aspiration generators among people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

However, we fail to realize that these methods for achieving efficiency in residential building infrastructure are predominantly driven by the developers’ logic. This logic tends to perceive these systems as mere efficiency devices, often concealing them in smaller nooks and corners, which require separate maintenance and only caters to a particular class of people who have the economy to maintain it. 

When the same infrastructural systems are installed in low-income housing societies, they not only break the existing socialities amongst the inhabitants but also tend to fail due to the lack of funds for maintenance.  The thesis proposes a cooperative housing society for low-income housing that integrates both technology and sociality to create an inclusive and democratic space for living. A simple tweak that repositions these infrastructures is able to question the everyday practices of contemporary society through the lens of class, difference and caste.

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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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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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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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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

description

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

description

“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

description

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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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

description

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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YAANA – Celebration of the Scared

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Author: Sanjana V Mugalvalli
Site Location: Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka
Institute: RV College of Architecture
Advisor: Anil Achar, Archita Bandyopadhyay, Bakul Jani, Smruti Balvalli

description

Since time immemorial, man has always been part of a journey in search of the sacred. Journeying to a place of special significance brings the communities together and leads to the celebration of the sacred. This setting raises the question – How can architecture be created in between the intersections of a floating population, the temporal activities and the permanent town?

The land becomes the protagonist in the narrations of the sacred journey. This involves experiencing unique rituals and celebrating with communities. Sakharayapatna, a town near Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, exemplifies this dynamic. Every year, tens of thousands visit the Antharaghattamma temple to celebrate a sacred journey.

The thesis seeks to explore how architecture can dissolve to allow the temporality to flow through and celebrate the sacred journey. The project incorporates elements like Pradarshana (Play and Perform), Santhe (Share), Bhojana (Eat), and Nivasa (Rest) to support both temporary and permanent activities. Modular and flexible design allows the space to adapt to future changes and serves as a place for community interaction and children’s learning.

The design balances built and open spaces, creating thresholds that guide pilgrims from the street to the temple. A sense of identity and character is given without taking away what is already existing. The project becomes a part of the journey towards the celebration of the sacred.

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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

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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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AAROHAK Tribal School For Dhar Community

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Author: Khushi Bhatnagar
Site Location: Nalchha, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
Institute: DIT University
Advisor: Ar. Vicky Rawat

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The Tribal School in Dhar is a visionary project designed to provide a nurturing educational environment for the indigenous communities of Madhya Pradesh. Rooted in the principles of vernacular architecture, the school reflects the cultural heritage of the local tribes, utilizing traditional materials like bamboo, stone, and thatch.

The design emphasizes sustainability, incorporating rainwater harvesting, solar energy, and natural ventilation to minimize environmental impact. Classrooms are flexible and open, fostering creativity and a strong connection to nature. Outdoor learning spaces, along with areas dedicated to traditional crafts, music, and dance, ensure a holistic education that honors both modern and traditional knowledge systems.

More than just an educational facility, the school serves as a community hub, providing spaces for gatherings, workshops, and cultural events. This integration ensures that the school remains a vital part of the community, promoting a sense of identity and pride among students and their families. The Tribal School in Dhar is a model for culturally-sensitive, sustainable, and community-focused design, aiming to empower tribal children with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in both their traditional and modern worlds.

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Water Edges: Navigating Inequity and Dilemmas realted to Urban Water

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Author: Dweep Jain
Site Location: Nashik
Institute: L.S. Raheja School of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Mridula Pillai

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‘Water edges or boundaries’ are challenging to define due to water’s inherently fluid and dynamic form. In the rapidly urbanizing society, water in the urban realm is increasingly vulnerable. Such is the plight of the Godavari River also known as the as the Dakshin Ganga, is India’s second-longest river. The river is enshrined in scriptures as one of the four sacred rivers worthy of reverence and worship. Godavari not only harbours a strong cultural significance, being the stage for the Kumbh Mela, but also is home to delicate ecosystems. Despite people worshiping the intangible idea of the river, its tangible form has been subject to abuse in the name of development. The inequities become especially severe at the source, in Nashik, where rampant concretization, illegal encroachment etc have severely compromised the river’s health and its ecological network, creating an alarming situation in need of immediate intervention.

By conceptualizing the evolving riverscape as a “form,” this approach responds to the impending climate emergency in Nashik’s precinct. The form is designed to sustain and adapt to its ever-changing environment, creating a resilient and equitable realm. It revitalizes the riverscape, ensuring it nurtures the neighbourhoods and ecosystems that rely on it as their lifeblood. Here, the ghats and built structures are not static; they adapt dynamically to shifting climatic and cultural needs. This approach moves beyond mere preservation, establishing a sustainable and equitable framework that addresses contextual and climatic challenges, ultimately fostering a resilient and thriving precinct. Architecture, in this vision, transcends its physical form, becoming a living entity that adapts to shifting cultural needs as well as, integrates, and mitigates climate emergencies.

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