In-depth documentation, observation, and site analysis were conducted with the primary objective of comprehending the layers that constitute and influence the built environment of the Pole in Anand, Gujarat. The Gamtal Area, commonly known as the Pol area, predominantly comprises residences (64%) and mixed-use buildings (22%). Mixed-use buildings feature ground-floor shops in the front area and residences on the first floor and rear rooms. Religious structures primarily include temples, with very few mosques. Within the Gamtal area, 16% of residences are 120-200 years old, and 20% are 80-120 years old, including mixed-use buildings. Many of these structures are in poor to fair condition, with some undergoing repairs using modern materials like cement. The rest are constructed using traditional materials, requiring minimal repairs and conservation. Approximately 15% of the buildings in the Gamtal area were built using ancient construction methods and traditional materials such as wood, timber, sandstone, and bricks (both thin and large). In addition, condition mapping, Analysis, Survey, investigation and assesments were performed for a sample residence. A user manual was prepared for the conservation/restoration and preservation of the building typology considering the traditional materials use during construction.
Project name: Historic Construction and Approach to Integrated Conservation/ Restoration Process
Typology: Mapping, Documentation
Location: Anand, Gujarat
Year: 2018
Status: Presented
Size: 0.18 Acres
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Design team: Zarna Shah, Krishna Vyas
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