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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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Meta School

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Author: Suraj Sanikatta
Site Location: Bengaluru
Institute: Nitte Institute of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Amrit Narkar

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The cities are expanding for accommodating demands. Institutions are established for
the functioning of these cities. It becomes important to use land as a resource optimally
as in the process of expansion we are depleting nature’s footprint in the peripheries of
the cities and compromising on the green footprint inside it.
Institutions occupy a lot of space but only operate for around 8 hours, leaving it unused
for 2/3rd of the day. The attempt of this project is to do programmatic interventions to
these institutions and house other upcoming institutions instead of making new
campuses thus generate new purpose to the space for remaining hours supporting the
core institution.
The design allows the space to transform according to the intended purpose while
fostering a learning environment that blends the tones of climate, sustenance and its
stakeholders. Thus, directing its vision towards reduced carbon footprint and a lighter
burden on the environment.
Reprogramming and designing of the institutions can significantly optimize the use of
land in future city designs.

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Presence of Absence

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Author: Ishika Arvind Jain
Site Location: Mumbai
Institute: G.S.Mandal’s Marathwada Institute of Technology- Dept. of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Leena Aphale

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Humans are constantly plagued by the thought of their mortality. We avoid addressing it in any form and physically steer away from spaces that signify death. Why do we fear it so intensely when it is a reality, we all have to face? This is what sparked my eagerness to comprehend such places.
The crematorium structures are dilapidated with basic and ill-maintained facilities. As a final year architecture student and my ability to perceive the importance of quality of space, seeing a final physical memory of a close person in such an ill-environment compounded the grief.
Much has been written about how architecture affects people’s emotion. It takes a lot of courage to open our hearts and express to the world how we feel at any given time, especially if the emotions that invade us, are negative. But there are those too, who display emotion through creative expression (sometimes even unconsciously).
Can architecture honour the deceased for a final time? Can it be a place that mitigates fear by facilitating celebration of life over death? Can architecture make it a symbol of life and not just death?

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Architectural Response to Resilient Landscape

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Author: Ritik Jain
Site Location: Chennai
Institute: IES College of Architecture
Advisor: Prof. Prachi Nandkarni

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The design proposal for the Foreshore Estate, Chennai residential neighbourhood showcases a sophisticated and thoughtful urban development approach. Rooted in the site’s natural topography, the concept elegantly integrates surface runoff considerations, exemplifying a strong grasp of sustainable design principles within the contextual framework. At its core, the design revolves around four pivotal landscape principles: delay, store, protect, and recharge. This strategic focus on water management and flood resilience underscores a commitment to both environmental and practical concerns. The innovative clustering strategy, based around sunken courtyards and communal spaces, not only cultivates a profound sense of community but also ingeniously transforms into water storage facilities during flood occurrences. Shared landscape spaces take precedence over private gardens, fostering an inclusive and vibrant communal atmosphere. The arrangement of landscape clusters interwoven with diverse amenities like urban farms, sports facilities, and age-tailored
play areas mirrors a comprehensive approach catering to a wide range of resident needs.
Remarkably, the housing typology explores low-rise, high-density living, manifesting as five-level residences with a mix of private gardens, patios, and terraces. This architectural diversity enriches the visual landscape while providing residents with multifaceted outdoor spaces for leisure and social interaction.
The integration of landscape and architectural strategies attests to a meticulous design ethos, as evidenced by the intricate consideration of site setbacks and spatial relationships. In summation, the proposal exudes a professional demeanour, seamlessly aligning with contemporary urban design paradigms. Through its holistic melding of site-specific attributes, sustainability imperatives, and community oriented features, it lays a robust foundation for an all-encompassing, dynamic, and resilient residential enclave.

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Sundarband Integrated Research Centre- Jharkhali, WB

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Author: Abbas J A
Site Location: Jharkhali, West Bengal
Institute: BMS College of Architecture
Advisor: Dr. Mamatha P Raj, Dr. Dakshayini R Patil, Dr. Leena T

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This project looks to address climate change by addressing the deterioration of the mangrove forests, chiefly the Sundarbans mangrove forests located in India and Bangladesh. The Sundarbans forest ecosystems trap a lot of carbon in the form of biomass within their roots. This carbon is expelled into the air when the forests deteriorate. To combat this expulsion of carbon and to safeguard the diverse ecosystems that the Sundarbans are home to, various Government and Non-Government bodies have launched restoration drives.
These are often unsustainable as they require continuous monitoring and intervention. It is hard for outsiders to do this, though, as they have no direct connection to the land and are often only temporary volunteers. Thus the
assistance of the indigenous people is required. However, the indigenous people of the Sundarbans are unable to participate in these activities as they face frequent habitat displacement due to various factors. Thus to link these missing connections, a center is proposed for the combined action of upliftment of indigenous people, research & development of restoration activities, and lodging for volunteers and researchers. This center would link all these user groups and provide a prototype base camp for the country’s efforts to protect its sensitive ecosystems.
In effect, it is an integration of a Laboratory, Aquaculture facility, Community Welfare Facility, and Volunteer Boarding Facility.

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Mangroves Conservation Centre & Eco Park- Panju Island

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Author: Maitreyee Samant
Site Location: Panju Island, Mumbai
Institute: VIVA School of Architecture, Virar
Advisor: Ar. Farozan Ansari

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Mangrove and its Ecosystem
Mangroves are salt-tolerant evergreen forests, found in the intertidal zones of sheltered shores, estuaries, tidal creeks, backwaters, lagoons, marshes and mudflats of the tropical and subtropical latitudes. Mangroves are of great ecological importance and socio-economic significance as a hub for tropical marine biotope.
Aim: To develop a Conservation Centre resonating the ideology of an additional buffer, creating a connection between the mangroves and the people, while protecting the nature and the wildlife around and within the water, also providing various facilities of wetland activities which can make the space connected and enjoyable to the user.
This project arises from the issues of cutting the mangroves for the development, infrastructural, bridges, seaways, etc. So, the need for building such Conservation Centres which is beneficial for the Environment and let people understanding the importance of mangroves within the Ecosystem; with the spaces evolving and exploring the centre with respect to the mangroves activities and their characteristics features which attracts the users for conducting counselling, workshops and seminars, so that they educate the society and their self too.

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HAVELI- Habitat of Audio Visualizing and Experiencing the Legacy of Inhabitants

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Author: Kshruti Shukla
Site Location: Jaipur
Institute: Aayojan School of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Archana Singh

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This project aims to counter museum fatigue by understanding its sources and evaluating remedies. It provides a novel approach to interpreting history, emphasizing the contemporary importance of cultural learning and exchange in today’s influential cultural landscape. Incorporating cutting-edge technology to enrich the museum experience is pivotal, given its role as a conduit for this evolution.

To assess the spatial layout of intelligent museums using digital advancements, the project seeks effective strategies for fully harnessing their potential. Aligned with Jaipur’s ambition to nurture creativity and honour its heritage, the project embodies the forward-looking spirit of its founder, Sawai Jai Singh II. Through leveraging its cultural legacy, Jaipur aspires to advance into a forward-looking city, offering a living heritage that seamlessly integrates past and contemporary arts and culture.

Named “HAVELI,” this habitat of audio-visualized legacy immersion captures this essence. Rooted in tradition yet guided by innovation, it creates a microcosm enabling an authentic experience of the city’s essence. The project’s meticulous design harmonizes with the site’s context, echoing the architectural brilliance it houses. The space engages boldly yet serenely, probing the enigma of human existence while blending seamlessly with its surroundings, effectively tackling urban challenges.

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Enviromental Awareness Centre

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Author: Amruta Uday Yadav
Site Location: Mumbai
Institute: Vivekanand Education Society College of Architecture
Advisor: Dr. Prof. Anand Achari

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The site is deonar dumping ground which is one of the largest the dumping ground. The vision of the project is to transform the dumping ground into an awareness centre along with the biodiversity park. The project would create awareness and sensitize people towards protecting the environment. Bioremediation and phytoremediation technique would be used in order to reduce the toxicity of the soil. The main concept is to create a connection between human ,nature and built environment. The spaces include enviro-art exhibition spaces which would sensitize people towards the environment. The built form is made using materials like Agrocrete blocks for walling, Ferrock for the structural system which are carbon negative materials which would cause minimum impact on the environment. Filler slab is used for the roofing with terracotta pots as a filler material and split bamboo reinforcement which reduces the amount of cement used and eliminates the use of steel in the slab. The spaces are daylit and naturally ventilated.

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UGGAHA | Triggers of Change

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Author: Dia Vohra
Site Location: Rajgir, Bihar
Institute: R V College of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Anup Naik, Ar. Meeta Jain, Ar. Mehul Patel, Ar. Nagaraj Vastarey, Ar. U Seema Maiya

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Rajgir faces rapid urbanization, driven by large institutions, but locals struggle to adapt. Bihar’s low employment and literacy rates, especially among women and children. When the men of the family leave for seasonal work and they are left behind in the villages. In this context, our proposed Rural School Module aims to create a more inclusive educational environment by introducing a unique mother-and-child learning program. This program is designed to enhance local women’s learning and skill-building opportunities while engaging them in their children’s education. Building a community through exploring different modules of Learn Spaces, Learning through Play, Nature, and Community. Building a sustainable center that allows the village to rebuild and add to the nearby villages. While using locally available materials by local labor to help the locals enhance the skill of earth, bamboo, and stone found in and around the site. The response to the climate conditions and the change of seasons to the change of spaces found in the school increases the change and variation of learning spaces. Architecture is a canvas of knowledge and growth, that allows the local community to come together and build learn and innovate.

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Gram Udyog Kendra- A Rural Facilitation Centre

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Author: Himanshu Lad
Site Location: Wardha, Maharasthra
Institute: Bharati Vidyapeeth CoA
Advisor: Ar. Milind Bidave

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Farmers are dependent on nature. When a farmer is totally relying on agriculture, he covers almost all the prime and even secondary land with it. Thus, the farming family becomes dependent on the market for profits and revenue to sustain their family. Depleting groundwater levels, pest attacks, and mounting debts have made farmers’ lives in Vidarbha notoriously difficult. Because of the failure in agriculture, total dependency on agriculture for income, and due to various reasons, farmers often take loans from private money lenders and land in a debt trap. In order to be completely independent of agriculture, we need a settlement, a model that allows us to carry outside trades.
There is a need for a rural facilitation venter, where small-scale industrial activities could be carried out where the goal would be to make the sale of the commodities to the open market. Through this model, the income of the farmers would not be streamlined but of a multisource nature. Being self-sufficient (at the individual or even village level) and increasing the value of crops will help solve Vidarbha’s agricultural crisis. There are numerous business activities that are practiced rurally on a small scale which if practiced in substantial numbers could generate revenue that can stabilize farmer families’ economies. ‘Value addition to the farmer’s yield’ could be an answer for the negative tag Vidarbha has got for agriculture.
The intent of the project is to provide a physical space for the farmer families of the villages of Vidarbha, where they could come together and practice rural-level industrial activities so that the farmers do not have to depend on agriculture as their main source of income.

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