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PG - MCR - Studio - 3 | Spring 2022 | INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE OF AHMEDABAD
  • Student ANN SHOJAN
  • Code PCR21048
  • Faculty Architecture
  • Tutor/s Gurmeet Rai,Jayashree Bardhan
  • TA Saatvika Pancholi

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This is a compilation of work done as a part of Urban Regeneration studio, aimed at addressing the complex narratives of historic urban sites through the lens of conservation. This project tries to explore the potential of closed Textile industries in the Urban Regeneration of Ahmedabad. The Studio began with a 2 week exercise to critically read and analyze the World Heritage (WH) Site of the Historic City of Ahmedabad which formed the base for individual work. This exercise was done in groups of 2-3 students. Click on the button below (view additional work) to view the group's work.

Introduction and rationale for selecting the theme of interest, timeline and evolution of site.
Site context study, heritage centred developmental regulations, planning based regulations.
Planning based regulations, Mapping and analysis of site characteristics.
Mapping and analysis of site characteristics, stakeholder identification and mapping of interrelationships
Understanding the process of textile production and the architectural characteristics of textile mills.
Analysis of existing building typologies on site, to establish significance.
Analysis of existing building typologies on site, to establish significance. Value assessment and statement of significance.
Issue identification, case studies and development of proposal
Zoning, proposal framework and visualization of proposal.