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Significanceof Contextualimprintspublishedpaper

The paper traces an outline on the importance of context in Architecture; and the need of context... more The paper traces an outline on the importance of context in Architecture; and the need of contextual studies in architecture academics. Architecture is nothing without context and meaningful places or spaces can only be designed if context is taken into consideration. Context is a tool that leads to better composition of design and caters good spaces to various communities. Following context is like preserving our heritage that has been developed through the ages. Thus, context acts as a catalyst to the design process, as through the study of context the design composition is evolved having its own identity and character local to its specific region. The paper also guides about contextual studio in Architecture, its meaning and components and its importance. It also highlights some points on the ideology and process of learning in architectural education. It also focuses on present scenario that needs to be rethought and changed for evolving better designs. The second part of the paper focuses on the study of the streets in 'Dungrabhint Faliyu' of Lunawada town, which is a princely state and a traditional town of Panchmahal region. The study showcases visuals and illustrations showing the relevance of settlement planning with contextual aspects. Here the morphological study of Lunawada town on macro level and the Dungrabhint street at micro-level is carried out considering the traditional settlement as contextual imprints and the traditional architectural knowledge of our ancestors as an inheritance.

A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF PLANNING APPROACHES ADOPTED TO MANAGE PERI-URBAN DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE OF GANDHINAGAR CITY, GUJARAT

At the end of the 19 th century, the industrial revolution caused remarkable technological advanc... more At the end of the 19 th century, the industrial revolution caused remarkable technological advancements. This resulted into large-scale migrations from rural areas to urban areas. Consequently, land became scarce in the resultant urban areas and this led to an unplanned development of the fringe areas in cities of the world. In India as well, such a haphazard development in cities has created a pressing need for the planned development of Periurban areas. To manage the growth of Indian cities, preparation of a 'Development Plan' at a Macro-level and its implementation through 'Town Planning Schemes' at a Micro level have emerged as efficient land planning techniques. In past few years, Gujarat has witnessed rapid urbanization due to upgradation of infrastructure facilities. Hence, appropriate planning approaches were needed to meet the requirements of peri-urban areas of different cities in Gujarat. In the process of preparing the Development Plan of Gandhinagar City, Gandhinagar Urban Development Authority (GUDA) had adopted two different approaches. The study begins with a brief history of the development of Gandhinagar City, its fringe areas and previous initiatives taken for preparation of Development Plan. Through the study of past development, the study emphasizes the development strategies adopted in the past. The study attempts to demonstrate different approaches adopted based on preliminary survey, to comply with the future demands of the GUDA Area. In the end, the study critically appraises the two approaches adopted by the regulatory authorities and the resultant impact on the peri-urban development of Gandhinagar city. This paper intends to critically appraise Urban Planning approaches adopted to manage the development trend of Peri-Urban areas based on various parameters such as Planning legislations, prevailing practices, mismanagement of land uses due to clashes of regulatory authorities, lack of environmental concerns under political inclinations, etc.

Appraisal of T.P. scheme: A study of allotment for TP 18 & 20 of Vadodara, Gujarat, India

For urban planners in the majority of nations, the transition of rural and urban peripheral land ... more For urban planners in the majority of nations, the transition of rural and urban peripheral land for intensive and higher-order urban uses presents a significant problem. These issues are particularly significant in India because of the country's rapid physical expansion, intense population pressures, and ineffective institutional and administrative procedures. In addition, as the Indian Constitution assigns state jurisdiction over urban problems, there are regional differences in the law, government, and legal procedures governing urban land. Therefore, it frequently happens that mechanisms used in one state are unknown in different states. In general, India has used two strategies to control new urban growth. The one is "land acquisition." And anotheris the "land readjustment and pooling" or Town planning Schemes (TP) method. The policy recommended in this study advocates for revisions to the GTPUD Act to lessen the administrative approach and promote the decentralised planning strategy stated in the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act. According to some, giving both positive and adverse exclusions to land allocations made under Section 40 of the GTPUD Act can help the town planner connect the numerous ongoing development projects and broaden the buffer's coverage. The surveillance system for the Town Planning Scheme's implementation will be built using a decentralised strategy involving state and non-state institutions. In order to develop plans for immediate, mid-term, and long-term activities, I urge the member Ministries, State Governments, and City Governments to evaluate this research and expand further on it. We can't develop urban India without Re-evaluating the TP scheme mechanism indicated in the conclusion of this document.

Analyzing Urban Planning Strategies to Mitigate Everchanging Characteristics of Future Asian Cities

Even though the time duration of the Industrial revolutiontransition to the mass manufacturing pr... more Even though the time duration of the Industrial revolutiontransition to the mass manufacturing process is said to be between 1760 to 1840 in Britain, continental Europe, and the United States, Asian countries joined the race very late but developed very rapidly to match the pace of growing industrialization demand of the recent times. As more and more countries are rising as emerging economic centers and so as a result global economy is rising, it tries to integrate the economy and cities within the country in need of human resources (manpower) for better production. Subsequently, cities in Asian countries have observed mass migration from rural areas to urban areas for availing of better services, economic gain, and infrastructure facilities at an unprecedented speed. This paper tries to understand such challenges of the everchanging characteristics of today's growing cities of Asian and Pacific sub-regions and assesses unique city planning strategies through various approaches and examples.

Organic Framing through the Lens of Urban and Regional Planning

Agriculture is known to be a source of food for a population of one billion and is a primary sour... more Agriculture is known to be a source of food for a population of one billion and is a primary source of raw materials in agro-based industries. Adverse effects of modern agricultural practice are now well known to mankind. Indian farming is said to be becoming non-viable and contribution of farming to Indian economy is decreasing with increase in inputs every decade. Also, this phenomenon in the past, has resulted in migration of more and more youth, from rural areas to urban centers, generating a chain of other phenomena and ill effects of the same. Hence an immediate need is to re-evaluate the agriculture system and find remedies to make it viable again. The Paper hence tries to understand and identify the key aspects behind 'Why in spite of all the benefits and historic linkages, Organic Farming in India is not gaining the pace it should'. Through literature reviews and primary study, the paper gives an insight into current scenario of farming in India; organic farming and its advantages; organic farming in Indian scenario and its influences on major sectors in India and; problems and constraints in organic farming. Based on these, conclusion and recommendations are provided that are general as well as specific, considering urban and regional planning as a lens.

Evaluating the Safety of Pedestrians during Walking on a Road

Over the years there is a rise in the use of motor vehicular on the roads and due to which less s... more Over the years there is a rise in the use of motor vehicular on the roads and due to which less space is available for pedestrians to walk and also pedestrians have to share the same Right of way with vehicular traffic which puts their lives in danger. So this problem can be solved by providing a facility for a pedestrian to walk safely on road and this can be done by collecting data like pedestrian volume, road share in a percentage of pedestrians and finding the busiest junction in a town and data has been collected by using videographic technique. After analyzing the data, 3 out 2 junctions in a town has a pedestrian second highest road user. So at least a footpath must be provided around all three junctions in town. So the footpath will separate a pedestrian from a vehicular and safety of pedestrian may increase, so it will encourage many people to walk for shorter routes.

Astronomy and Architecture a Study of the Cultural and Symbolic Dimension

by Chintan Patel and NITESH ASVADIYA

Architecture and astronomy have been deeply related since ancient times. Astronomy is a natural s... more Architecture and astronomy have been deeply related since ancient times. Astronomy is a natural science that manages the investigation of divine items, (for example, the moon, planet, stars, universes) the material science, science, and advancement of such articles; and marvels that begin outside the air of Earth. Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences. Architecture has become an important part of the study of astronomy through old times. Since old occasions, overall observatories have been built up by the ruler and individuals. You find out through different kinds of Architecture use possible as an astronomy study Example like Egypt pyramid, The Jantar Mantar, Stonehenge, etc. Architectural space made for astronomy enhances the experience of the study of Astronomy. Since ancient times people have known about the importance of astrology. They use astrology even in their daily life as a calendar, rituals, etc. Today government is trying to establish advanced forms of observatories. The core idea of the present study was to understand cultural and symbolic dimensions existing due to the relationship between Astronomy and Architecture. The present paper discusses the ideas of the builders of the observatories through various case studies and also the importance of the building typology along with understanding the study of cultural relationships on symbolism is been discussed.

Architecture into Theatre and Film Making Process

The director's desire to make his picture as true to the tale and place as feasible necessitates ... more The director's desire to make his picture as true to the tale and place as feasible necessitates the use of architecture to bring out the authenticity as well as realism aspect. This paper is based on Architectural involvement in to theatre and film making process. To understand the important role of architecture, first go through by the glimpse of history of world theatre to Indian Sanskrit theatre. How Indian cinema were origin and presently film making processes involving with architecture, try to present in this paper. The relevance of visual design has been stressed by theatre directors, filmmakers, and animators. Designers have researched the influence of character placements, lighting configurations, and camera movements on transmitting the story, eliciting emotions and moods, and engaging viewers. Many research initiatives concentrated on adjusting the narrative material to the interaction, while the visual presentation received less attention. Authors introduce a novel method to interactive storytelling based on filmmaking theory in this article. The structure is based on principles derived from filmmaking, cinematography, and visual arts theory. Such adaptation, the authors propose, will result in improved engagement and a more interactive story experience.

Significanceof Contextualimprintspublishedpaper

The paper traces an outline on the importance of context in Architecture; and the need of context... more The paper traces an outline on the importance of context in Architecture; and the need of contextual studies in architecture academics. Architecture is nothing without context and meaningful places or spaces can only be designed if context is taken into consideration. Context is a tool that leads to better composition of design and caters good spaces to various communities. Following context is like preserving our heritage that has been developed through the ages. Thus, context acts as a catalyst to the design process, as through the study of context the design composition is evolved having its own identity and character local to its specific region. The paper also guides about contextual studio in Architecture, its meaning and components and its importance. It also highlights some points on the ideology and process of learning in architectural education. It also focuses on present scenario that needs to be rethought and changed for evolving better designs. The second part of the paper focuses on the study of the streets in 'Dungrabhint Faliyu' of Lunawada town, which is a princely state and a traditional town of Panchmahal region. The study showcases visuals and illustrations showing the relevance of settlement planning with contextual aspects. Here the morphological study of Lunawada town on macro level and the Dungrabhint street at micro-level is carried out considering the traditional settlement as contextual imprints and the traditional architectural knowledge of our ancestors as an inheritance.

A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF PLANNING APPROACHES ADOPTED TO MANAGE PERI-URBAN DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE OF GANDHINAGAR CITY, GUJARAT

At the end of the 19 th century, the industrial revolution caused remarkable technological advanc... more At the end of the 19 th century, the industrial revolution caused remarkable technological advancements. This resulted into large-scale migrations from rural areas to urban areas. Consequently, land became scarce in the resultant urban areas and this led to an unplanned development of the fringe areas in cities of the world. In India as well, such a haphazard development in cities has created a pressing need for the planned development of Periurban areas. To manage the growth of Indian cities, preparation of a 'Development Plan' at a Macro-level and its implementation through 'Town Planning Schemes' at a Micro level have emerged as efficient land planning techniques. In past few years, Gujarat has witnessed rapid urbanization due to upgradation of infrastructure facilities. Hence, appropriate planning approaches were needed to meet the requirements of peri-urban areas of different cities in Gujarat. In the process of preparing the Development Plan of Gandhinagar City, Gandhinagar Urban Development Authority (GUDA) had adopted two different approaches. The study begins with a brief history of the development of Gandhinagar City, its fringe areas and previous initiatives taken for preparation of Development Plan. Through the study of past development, the study emphasizes the development strategies adopted in the past. The study attempts to demonstrate different approaches adopted based on preliminary survey, to comply with the future demands of the GUDA Area. In the end, the study critically appraises the two approaches adopted by the regulatory authorities and the resultant impact on the peri-urban development of Gandhinagar city. This paper intends to critically appraise Urban Planning approaches adopted to manage the development trend of Peri-Urban areas based on various parameters such as Planning legislations, prevailing practices, mismanagement of land uses due to clashes of regulatory authorities, lack of environmental concerns under political inclinations, etc.

Appraisal of T.P. scheme: A study of allotment for TP 18 & 20 of Vadodara, Gujarat, India

For urban planners in the majority of nations, the transition of rural and urban peripheral land ... more For urban planners in the majority of nations, the transition of rural and urban peripheral land for intensive and higher-order urban uses presents a significant problem. These issues are particularly significant in India because of the country's rapid physical expansion, intense population pressures, and ineffective institutional and administrative procedures. In addition, as the Indian Constitution assigns state jurisdiction over urban problems, there are regional differences in the law, government, and legal procedures governing urban land. Therefore, it frequently happens that mechanisms used in one state are unknown in different states. In general, India has used two strategies to control new urban growth. The one is "land acquisition." And anotheris the "land readjustment and pooling" or Town planning Schemes (TP) method. The policy recommended in this study advocates for revisions to the GTPUD Act to lessen the administrative approach and promote the decentralised planning strategy stated in the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act. According to some, giving both positive and adverse exclusions to land allocations made under Section 40 of the GTPUD Act can help the town planner connect the numerous ongoing development projects and broaden the buffer's coverage. The surveillance system for the Town Planning Scheme's implementation will be built using a decentralised strategy involving state and non-state institutions. In order to develop plans for immediate, mid-term, and long-term activities, I urge the member Ministries, State Governments, and City Governments to evaluate this research and expand further on it. We can't develop urban India without Re-evaluating the TP scheme mechanism indicated in the conclusion of this document.

Analyzing Urban Planning Strategies to Mitigate Everchanging Characteristics of Future Asian Cities

Even though the time duration of the Industrial revolutiontransition to the mass manufacturing pr... more Even though the time duration of the Industrial revolutiontransition to the mass manufacturing process is said to be between 1760 to 1840 in Britain, continental Europe, and the United States, Asian countries joined the race very late but developed very rapidly to match the pace of growing industrialization demand of the recent times. As more and more countries are rising as emerging economic centers and so as a result global economy is rising, it tries to integrate the economy and cities within the country in need of human resources (manpower) for better production. Subsequently, cities in Asian countries have observed mass migration from rural areas to urban areas for availing of better services, economic gain, and infrastructure facilities at an unprecedented speed. This paper tries to understand such challenges of the everchanging characteristics of today's growing cities of Asian and Pacific sub-regions and assesses unique city planning strategies through various approaches and examples.

Organic Framing through the Lens of Urban and Regional Planning

Agriculture is known to be a source of food for a population of one billion and is a primary sour... more Agriculture is known to be a source of food for a population of one billion and is a primary source of raw materials in agro-based industries. Adverse effects of modern agricultural practice are now well known to mankind. Indian farming is said to be becoming non-viable and contribution of farming to Indian economy is decreasing with increase in inputs every decade. Also, this phenomenon in the past, has resulted in migration of more and more youth, from rural areas to urban centers, generating a chain of other phenomena and ill effects of the same. Hence an immediate need is to re-evaluate the agriculture system and find remedies to make it viable again. The Paper hence tries to understand and identify the key aspects behind 'Why in spite of all the benefits and historic linkages, Organic Farming in India is not gaining the pace it should'. Through literature reviews and primary study, the paper gives an insight into current scenario of farming in India; organic farming and its advantages; organic farming in Indian scenario and its influences on major sectors in India and; problems and constraints in organic farming. Based on these, conclusion and recommendations are provided that are general as well as specific, considering urban and regional planning as a lens.

Evaluating the Safety of Pedestrians during Walking on a Road

Over the years there is a rise in the use of motor vehicular on the roads and due to which less s... more Over the years there is a rise in the use of motor vehicular on the roads and due to which less space is available for pedestrians to walk and also pedestrians have to share the same Right of way with vehicular traffic which puts their lives in danger. So this problem can be solved by providing a facility for a pedestrian to walk safely on road and this can be done by collecting data like pedestrian volume, road share in a percentage of pedestrians and finding the busiest junction in a town and data has been collected by using videographic technique. After analyzing the data, 3 out 2 junctions in a town has a pedestrian second highest road user. So at least a footpath must be provided around all three junctions in town. So the footpath will separate a pedestrian from a vehicular and safety of pedestrian may increase, so it will encourage many people to walk for shorter routes.

Astronomy and Architecture a Study of the Cultural and Symbolic Dimension

by Chintan Patel and NITESH ASVADIYA

Architecture and astronomy have been deeply related since ancient times. Astronomy is a natural s... more Architecture and astronomy have been deeply related since ancient times. Astronomy is a natural science that manages the investigation of divine items, (for example, the moon, planet, stars, universes) the material science, science, and advancement of such articles; and marvels that begin outside the air of Earth. Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences. Architecture has become an important part of the study of astronomy through old times. Since old occasions, overall observatories have been built up by the ruler and individuals. You find out through different kinds of Architecture use possible as an astronomy study Example like Egypt pyramid, The Jantar Mantar, Stonehenge, etc. Architectural space made for astronomy enhances the experience of the study of Astronomy. Since ancient times people have known about the importance of astrology. They use astrology even in their daily life as a calendar, rituals, etc. Today government is trying to establish advanced forms of observatories. The core idea of the present study was to understand cultural and symbolic dimensions existing due to the relationship between Astronomy and Architecture. The present paper discusses the ideas of the builders of the observatories through various case studies and also the importance of the building typology along with understanding the study of cultural relationships on symbolism is been discussed.

Architecture into Theatre and Film Making Process

The director's desire to make his picture as true to the tale and place as feasible necessitates ... more The director's desire to make his picture as true to the tale and place as feasible necessitates the use of architecture to bring out the authenticity as well as realism aspect. This paper is based on Architectural involvement in to theatre and film making process. To understand the important role of architecture, first go through by the glimpse of history of world theatre to Indian Sanskrit theatre. How Indian cinema were origin and presently film making processes involving with architecture, try to present in this paper. The relevance of visual design has been stressed by theatre directors, filmmakers, and animators. Designers have researched the influence of character placements, lighting configurations, and camera movements on transmitting the story, eliciting emotions and moods, and engaging viewers. Many research initiatives concentrated on adjusting the narrative material to the interaction, while the visual presentation received less attention. Authors introduce a novel method to interactive storytelling based on filmmaking theory in this article. The structure is based on principles derived from filmmaking, cinematography, and visual arts theory. Such adaptation, the authors propose, will result in improved engagement and a more interactive story experience.