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Artist Village Jinal Shastri, 1462718 Artist Village Explanatory Document A Research Project submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional). 1 Unitec Institute of Technology, 2017 2 Abstract This research document aims to strategize a comprehensive design, As the research centres around the current scenario, the findings indicate establishing a link between urban and rural sectors through preservation the highest concentration of rural artisans in the state of Gujarat. and revitalisation of craft sector of India. The intent is to unite the various Belonging from a city of great heritage (Surat, India) and having a deep pieces of crafts, scattered in the country, to build a community cherishing appreciation of art and crafts, the observation suggests the need to the Indian heritage: a place to practise, teach, demonstrate culture. With revitalise the city Surat with the value of heritage. Thus, informing the the aim of fostering this heritage community, the concept of crafts village choice design site in Surat, India, a second largest city in the state of has been selected as the cornerstone of this research project. Thus, the Gujarat. The city has always provided a platform for Artistic events and research question: “How to create an artist village, providing a platform traditional festivals. Taking the initiative to a step further, the research for vocational training and retail, a mixed-use organic development, document aims to develop an artist village with mixed activity of cherishing the Art and Craft heritage of India?” education, retail and recreation incorporating Indian architectural elements in design. Despite Industrialization, a large population of India still depend on native methods of manufacturing using traditional techniques to earn a living Design methodology incorporates the deeper comprehension of type of based on handmade products. These craftspeople are the backbone of the activities and environment required with each art and craft, to develop non-farm rural economy of India.1 There is crucial necessity for typical housing model which holds the incremental possibilities and philanthropy to understand the monetary potential of the crafts sector by Indian architectural characteristics. The circulation and spatial financing in high impact scalable models that can strengthen livelihoods organization study is the essential element in developing the master in sustainable manner. Harnessing the potential of craft sector, the layout. Few planned and organically developed artist villages of India, concept of artist village promotes forgotten values of art in the modern provide the inferences to develop the best possible strategy to design an world. Artisan village reinforces the upliftment of rural craftsmen by artist village. providing them a place to reside, practice and earn with their skills. 1 "Dasra." Dasra | Catalyst for Social Change. Accessed November 2016. https://www.dasra.org/. 3 Contents Abstract .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Acknowledgments .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.1 Background of the project: ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 1.2 Project Outline: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 1.3 Aim & Objective ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 1.4 Research Question ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 1.5 Scope and Limitations ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 1.6 State of Knowledge in the Field .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13 1.7 Methods ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 1.8 Results of the Research ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 2.0 Context ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18 2.1 History of Art & Craft in India ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18 2.2 Harnessing the Potential of India’s Craft Sector ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 2.3 Concept of Craft Village ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 2.4 Meaning of an Artist village .................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 3.0 Precedent Review ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27 3.1 Belapur Artist Village, India ................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 3.2 Sanskriti Kendra, Delhi, India ................................................................................................................................................................................. 32 3.3 Shilpgram Artist Village, Udaipur, India ................................................................................................................................................................ 36 3.4 Kala Vaarso – Event to Promote Indian Art ............................................................................................................................................................ 42 4 4.0 Study of Art and Crafts ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 45 5.0 Programme .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53 6.0 Site ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61 6.1 About Surat: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 62 6.2 Demographics Study................................................................................................................................................................................................ 64 6.3 Climate, Wind and Sun path Study ......................................................................................................................................................................... 65 6.4 Site Selection Analysis ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 67 6.5 Town Planning Scheme Analysis: ........................................................................................................................................................................... 69 6.6 Site advantages .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
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