Thesis Synopsis

THESIS SYNOPSI S

URBAN HAAT FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS AT BODHGAYA, BIHAR.

AKHILESH KRISHN YADAV / BA09ARC005 TENTH SEMESTER, 2013

TITLE: URBAN HAAT FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS, BODHGAYA, BIHAR INTRODUCTION:  

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Modern art forms are impressive and attract more attention toward them but they cannot match everlasting mark of culture and tradition of a certain place as the rural arts and crafts. These arts forms speak for themselves, and it’s the need of the hour to keep the glory of past and encourage them. Especially in country like India, which is filled with these cultural heritages and is passed on from generations for thousands of years? But in recent times these seems to be lost. Hence, this project will act as platform for artisans to showcase their talent. This will also help them economically, as these project are a part of Govt. of India’s policy for setting up of permanent marketing infrastructure to eliminate the middle agencies facilitating the artisans to sell their products directly to the customers The site of the haat is in Bodhgaya where tourists visit from various places will get to see the diversity of India, witness spectacular performances and

also savour the Indian food.it will provide workshops, theatre s and galleries for artisans to showcase and enhance their talents.

AIM: TO DESIGN AN URBAN HAAT IN BODHGAYA TO ENCOURAGE ARTS AND CRAFTS. OBJECTIVE:   

The main objective of this thesis would be to give tourists an opportunity to witness rich Indian culture and heritage through art, crafts, cuisines, etc. of different states. Also to understand history, culture and architecture of Bodhgaya To study the relation between built and open spaces.

THRUST AREA:

Developing of site area with Extensive study of landscape and architecture in order to provide an interactive circulatory pattern on site and building.

SITE:

 LOCATION: BODHGAYA  AREA: At least 15000 sqm. (Note: The above areas are only indicative and are subjected to modification after conducting the relevant case and literature case studies.)

CASE STUDY:   

Dilli haat INA Dilli haat Pritampura Upcoming Dilli haat, Janak Puri

METHODOLOGY:  DATA COLLECTION    

Site plan About the project Climate About the culture and heritage of Bihar

 DESKTOP AND LITERATURE STUDY    

Culture of Bodhgaya Heritage of Bodhgaya Study of Buddhist architecture Byelaws

 ANALYSIS AND INFERENCES 

Site analysis

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Case study Topography and climatic considerations

 REQUIREMENT 

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Area program Proposals

 DESIGN CONCEPTS AND ZONING    

Site constraints Identity Safety Visual awareness

 DRAWINGS    

Site plan Individual building plans, sections and elevations Design details Landscaping

SCOPE AND LIMITATION:      

The project will be a medium scale involving study of urban and rural contexts. The project deals with circulation between different activities and connection between open, semi-open and closed spaces. The project will be dealing with master planning, landscaping and design of architectural form. The topic will not be dealing with detailed cost analysis. It will exclude technical detailing of services and technologies used, sticking to the basics such as size, orientation and energy generation details. Limitations according to the site will also be considered, if any.

GUIDE PREFERANCES:

1. Ar. Amit J. Wahurwagh 2. Ar. Vijay S. Kapse 3. Ar. Vinayak S. Adane