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Does a city need a Backyard? Case of Brahmapuram

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Author: Mariya Joy
Site Location: Ernakulam, Kerala
Institute: TKM College of Engineering Kollam
Advisor: Prof. Surya P.S.

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The Brahmapuram dumpsite, situated in Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala, has become infamous for its frequent fires and severe pollution, which adversely affect the environment within a 2 km radius. This area was once a natural wetland along the Kadambrayar River, but government intervention converted it into a waste treatment plant and later a landfill, leading to substantial ecological damage. Despite being surrounded by flourishing urban developments, including Kochi’s IT hub and various educational institutions, the dumpsite remains an eyesore and a significant health hazard. This project aims to rejuvenate the area, transforming it into a dynamic urban space that aligns with the region’s growth aspirations while addressing environmental concerns. By restoring the site’s natural beauty and ecological balance, the initiative seeks to create a valuable community asset, enhancing the quality of life for residents. The plan not only aims to eliminate the environmental hazards associated with the dumpsite but also to integrate the revitalized space into the broader urban landscape, reflecting the region’s commitment to sustainable development and improved living conditions for all who live nearby.

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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

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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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Cultural Reawakening – A New Chapter for the Historic Zones of Old Goa

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Author: Urvi. S. Shanbhag
Site Location: Old Goa
Institute: School of Planning and Architecture, Mysore
Advisor: Ar. Srikanth. K. S.

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Revitalizing the heritage area of Old Goa is a multifaceted endeavor that necessitates a comprehensive approach, community involvement, and a long-term commitment to conserving its unique cultural and historical relevance for future generations. It is an important undertaking to ensure that this rich heritage is cherished, safeguarded, and shared with the globe. The Historic City of Old Goa, also known as Velha Goa, was the historic capital of Portuguese India and a major seat of the Portuguese Empire from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Located along the Mandovi River in the Indian state of Goa, Old Goa was a bustling metropolis at its heyday, known for its wealth, architecture, and religious institutions. The goal is to comprehend and interact with this dynamic, ecologically sensitive design process, to understand the dynamics that cause inhabitation, and to identify ways for architects to participate in this process.

When people, context, and climate change, why can’t architecture modify to stay pertinent and withstand the changing times? The Architecture of Ephemeralityis an attempt to engage the user with something ancient and something new by utilizing possible aspects of imagination, association, and relation. Design is viewed as a continuous state transition that might provide different solutions to change.

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Unseen Boundaries : Lost Communities

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Author: Zaid Imran Inamdar
Site Location: Mumbai
Institute: AIKTC School of Architecture
Advisor: Parag M. Rawool

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The revitalisation project for the Turbhe quarry seeks to address social and environmental issues while repurposing the abandoned site as a community centre. In order to provide income for the locals, the project, which is in partnership with Arphen NGO, combines small-scale industries such as the production of soap, paper plates, incense sticks, and more. Semi-public areas are incorporated into the design to promote social interaction and community cohesion during gatherings. Arphen’s bridge classes are implemented to support education, guaranteeing that local youth receive a foundational education before enrolling in government schools. Sewing, carpentry, and pottery workshops at Site 1 offer chances for skill development, thereby improving the standard of living for the community.

The project emphasizes sustainable building techniques to create comfortable and resilient structures. The interior spaces are improved by the use of jack arch slabs, filler slabs, gabion walls, and guna tile roofing, which also lessens environmental impact and improves thermal comfort. The quarry rehabilitation center at Site 2 is equipped with shipping containers, which were selected for their adaptation and ease of transportation. These containers also serve as a template for rehabilitating other quarries in the region Additionally, the project creates policies to assist in the long-term restoration of quarries, guaranteeing a comprehensive and sustainable strategy for reviving the Turbhe site and enhancing the quality of life for the impacted community.

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Hampi : A Riverine Experience

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Author: Lina Tom
Site Location: Hampi
Institute: Wadiyar Centre for Architecture
Advisor: Prof. Anne Feenstra

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Hampi is known for its rich history and the beautiful architecture. The Sacred Centre of Hampi is located along the banks of River Tungabhadra. The two main temple complexes – Virupaksha Temple and the Vitthala Temple are connected via a pedestrian route overlooking the river.

The aim of this thesis is to expand and enhance this experience of a riverine walk along the Sacred Centre and make it more user friendly through a better map of Hampi, properly curated pathways amidst the rich historic beauty and a visitor centre which includes a tourist information centre, an exhibition space with archives, a cafe, a library and bookstore, a souvenir shop and washrooms. Although the walk is not very long on paper, a few things like the extreme weather, undulating terrain, beauty and perfect landscape around you will not allow a fast journey. Curating the walk allows for thoughtfully positioned rest areas providing respite and shelter from the sun. These places of rest offer a chance to linger, ensures that Hampi’s distinctive blend of historical and natural beauty is accessible, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in its living heritage.

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Invigorating Informal Scrap Market

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Author: Faiz Kasu
Site Location: Kurla west, Mumbai
Institute: Pillai College of Architecture
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Neha Sayed

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The redevelopment of the informal market is a transformative project aimed at reimagining and revitalizing the existing market area. The project envisions uplifting the market to create a modern and organized space that promotes efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Being Mumbai’s largest retail scrap market. The project also emphasizes community engagement, seeking input from all the stakeholders to ensure the development aligns with their needs and aspirations. By considering the interests of the community, the redevelopment aims to foster a sense of ownership pride of living freely in the new scrap market. Ultimately, the redevelopment of the scrap market is envisioned to be a model for urban renewal, demonstrating how neglected areas can be transformed into vibrant, modern spaces that contribute positively to the city’s economic growth, neighborhood context and social well-being of the users.

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Revitalization of Kolavai Lake in Chengalpattu

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Author: Parthiban M.
Site Location: Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
Institute: Mohamed Sthak A.J. Academy of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Yagapriya s

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Developing a waterfront trail would enhance access to recreational opportunities and raise awareness of the natural aspects of aquatic life. Furthermore, public access sites linked by green corridors would connect developments, removing both real and perceived barriers, and infusing the waterfront with the city’s vibrancy. This type of urban redevelopment can transform underutilized waterfront areas. Cities benefit from increased tourism, employment, and growth. Such an amenity would attract high-quality investments and encourage people to reconnect with the water—a connection lost during a century of industrialization. Most importantly, a lively waterfront unites residents and visitors in a shared experience. Through daily exchanges of ideas and perspectives, the community finds the motivation to continually improve and reinvent itself.  (Integrated Neighborhood Growth focus on environmentally conscious sustainable design)

Objective:

  • Creating Agricultural collective and training center for Integrated Neighborhood Growth focus on environmentally conscious sustainable design
  • Creating recreational zones and commercial spaces along the waterfront.
  • Camp site and fish permaculture intervention the design ideas in developing the flora and fauna of the lake and its ecology.
  • Locating of Sewage treatment plants, waste management systems for the lake.

Aim:

  • The project’s goal is to explore the significance of the lake and enhance its potential as a recreational area for both locals and tourists.
  • Developing a design program that functions as a recreational space while also considering the lake’s ichthyofauna diversity and ecological balance.
  • Establishing commercial areas to boost the local economy.
  • In addition to promoting tourism, the project aims to provide facilities for raising awareness about the marine environment and biodiversity.
  • It will also serve as an additional transport route, offering a significant solution for the future growth of the area.

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Jewar International Airport, Noida

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Author: Fahad Haleem Khan
Site Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Institute: Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Design, Integral University
Advisor: Prof. Khurram Ashraf

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The Jewar Noida International Airport project, located in the Greater Noida region of Uttar Pradesh, India, is a significant endeavour aimed at addressing the increasing air traffic demand in the National Capital Region (NCR). As a greenfield airport, it is set to become one of India’s largest airports, designed to alleviate congestion at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. This modern airport is anticipated to have multiple terminals and runways, catering to both domestic and international flights.

This is a Phase-3 project i.e., Terminal 3 which is already assigned to be completed by 2035 and for that highly cutting edge and advanced technologies have been incorporated along with the modern construction techniques keeping in mind the significance it will have on the surroundings and the
climate as a whole and for the sake of it numerous measures have been demonstrated in this project for the reduction in the energy consumption and solar heat gain.

This Project incorporates application of revolutionary design methods using Golden ratio based spatial arrangements and Fibonacci Fractal aesthetics.

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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

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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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Transformative Design of Workspaces – A vision for redesigning working spaces for bangle makers in Firozabad’s chudiyan cluster

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Author: Sahil Singh
Site Location: Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh
Institute: DY Patil School of Architecture
Advisor: Prof. Anita Shyam

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Bangles occupy a profound cultural resonance within Indian society, embodying beauty and tradition of women. Firozabad, famously dubbed as the “City of Bangles,” has served as the epicenter of bangle craftsmanship for centuries. Skilled artisans meticulously create these delicate treasures, sustaining an ancient tradition that harmonizes the rich tapestry of Indian culture. The city lies in the district headquarters of Uttar Pradesh, located 40 kilometers from Agra. The city has a monopoly in glass production and produces 70% of the total glass produced in India.

The city’s majority of the population relies on glass and bangle making as their primary livelihood but the workers endure perilous conditions in the glass industries. The production processes for bangle making necessitate exposure to toxic gasses, smoke, and intense heat, creating a hazardous environment that endangers their health. This not only jeopardizes the well-being of the workers but also impacts the wider community and the environment of Firozabad. A significant factor contributing to these dangers is the city’s current architectural practices, particularly in housing and factory design. The inadequate planning of living and working spaces, along with the poor segregation of industrial zones, underscores a critical need for intervention. The project encompasses a diverse and contrasting urban fabric, integrating industries, housing, and markets as the core elements. While these three components are interconnected by a common thread—bangle making—they serve distinct architectural functions.

The thesis seeks to re-imagine the working environments of the Firozabad bangle-making community, addressing both their livelihood needs and the spaces in which they work, including factories and housing. End goal is the creation of a self-sustaining neighborhood comprising of housing and factory development which create a huge environmental as well as user-centric comfort at all stages. The research delves into the various factors impacting the lives of workers in Firozabad’s glass bangle industry, examining the challenges they face and the social dynamics between different stakeholder groups.

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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

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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

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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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Eco – Interactive Nexus

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Author: Ayush Pathrabe
Site Location: Mihan, Nagpur, Telhara, Maharashtra
Institute: School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
Advisor: Dr. Mandeep Singh, Mr. Harsh Thapar

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The thesis embarks on the innovative journey of designing a fully sustainable IT park, focusing on the symbiotic relationship between cutting-edge technology and sustainability. It leverages a unique opportunity presented by a lake within the site, underscoring the importance of ecological preservation through a buffer zone. This safeguarding measure not only protects the lake’s biodiversity but also maintains its role as an ecological haven and birdwatching sanctuary, showcasing the project’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

Central to the thesis is the exploration of sustainable architectural practices that encompass green building standards, renewable energy solutions, and water conservation techniques. By integrating modular construction methods, the project aims to achieve structural flexibility and scalability, reducing the ecological footprint and promoting efficient resource use. The development’s design prioritizes the creation of engaging public spaces that encourage community interaction and enhance employee well-being, reflecting a holistic approach to workplace and urban design.

Moreover, the thesis delves into office spatial planning that fosters productivity while connecting employees with nature, incorporating biophilic design principles to create a healthy and stimulating work environment. The preservation and enhancement of the lake’s biodiversity emerge as a paramount goal, with strategic interventions designed to enrich the site’s ecological value and engage the IT park community with its natural surroundings.

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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

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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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Community – Education – Engagement

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Author: Ayaan Imdad
Site Location: Valmiki Nagar, Bihar
Institute: Dayananda Sagar College Of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Tawhid Kham

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In response to the need for vocational education in India following the new education policy, the architectural thesis envisions a transformative school that not only imparts vocational skills but serves as a vibrant social hub. This echoes the concept of a “School as Community Center” linking education, skill development, and social interaction. The National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023 provides insights into curricular goals aligned with this vision. The aim is to explore design of sustainable and inclusive learning centers that can become vibrant social hub with focus on vocational education to respond to transforming educational landscape and support development of rural and backward communities. The thesis proposes the infrastructural weaving of “community – education – engagement” by designing a vocational school. It seeks to understand and implement design techniques facilitate community education and promote community engagement through the construction and function of the building.

With the release of National Education Policy 2020 and under the New Curriculum Framework, the Bihar government has approved the construction of 43 new vocational schools that will be open to the public, and its courses will depend on socio socio-economic structure of the local community. These 43 new schools were approved in the year 2021-22 as per a report submitted to the Rajya Sabha.

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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Centre for Culture, Thrissur

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Author: Neeraj Rajeev
Site Location: Thrissur, Kerala
Institute: Nitte School Of Architecture Planning and Design
Advisor: Prof. Malini C.H.

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The Center for Culture is an attempt at making a singular destination for anyone practicing or interested in the cultural arts. The project aims to service artist, performers, tourists and enthusiasts. This is achieved through an array for inter related exhibition, performance and learning spaces incorporating the local climatic considerations.
The final design takes inspiration from studies performed as well as the local architecture of Thrissur. The design provides spaces that cater to various stakeholders through Museum, Workshops, Private studios and Artist’s private spaces, indoor and outdoor performance spaces, markets, restaurant, café and outdoor areas while satisfying necessary services required by each individual functional space. The structure incorporates multiple climate control aspects to keep the building cool due to Kerala’s hot and humid climate. The structure incorporates jaalis into its facade to allow for seamless air movement. Jaalis have been placed on two parallel faces of the building to allow cross ventilation. The clay tile roof is placed on a steel frame that acts as ventilation system. The framework allows for warm air to escape as well as allows cross ventilation. The framework is dotted with a shutter system that can be controlled based on need.

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Hob – Box Hobby Cultivation Hub in Neighborhood

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Author: Naman Shroff
Site Location: Kolkata
Institute: Amity School of Architecture and Planning
Advisor: Prof. Adityadip Chowdhury

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In the Digital Age, where basic needs are easily met and alternative job opportunities are abundant, relying solely on work for fulfilment and contentment is insufficient. The accessibility of information and technology has led to a decline in the quality of life outside of work hours, indicating a neglect of mental well-being. Consequently, individuals seek escapism and mindless entertainment as a means of respite from work pressures. However, this does not indicate a lack of passion or interest, but rather a need for supportive urban infrastructure that encourages hobbies and passionate pursuits. Urban environments with high living costs pose challenges in allocating resources towards activities like arts, sports, or music.

This project addresses the lack of accessible and available neighbourhood infrastructures for pursuing personal interests and hobbies in Newtown Kolkata, a satellite city, that caters to diverse hobbies. It draws inspiration from the personal journeys of individuals who have faced constraints, such as limited space, while pursuing their diverse range of hobbies and passions. The area is dominated by multi-story apartment buildings and single-family houses. The sparse apartment carpet areas limit the users’ passionate pursuits and therefore becomes an inevitable challenge for them. The project seeks to uncover narratives and propose solutions embedded within the fabric of the neighbourhood to foster a supportive ecosystem for hobbies and enhance the overall well-being of its residents.

The proposal focuses on developing modular community hubs as inclusive and vibrant spaces that cater to a wide variety of interests. The project blends sustainable principles with prefabricated construction methodologies by utilizing modular design approach to provide flexible venues for creativity and self-expression. Strategic placement of these hubs encourages social interaction and knowledge exchange among residents with varied hobbies and interests.

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