SYNOPSIS

Thesis Topic:

HERITAGE VILLAGE
(AMRITSAR)

Akshay Checker
91832029679
10th Semester
Indo Global College Of Architecture

Project Details:

Client/Proposing authority : Punjab Heritage &Tourism Promotion Board

(PHTPB)
Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU)
Location : Amritsar Bye Pass Enroute to Wagah Border , Punjab
Site Area : 11.38 Acres (46088.75 Sq.mt)
Design Program : Landscaping, Planning and
Designing the site as per
present and future requirements.

Heritage Village One of its Kind In Amritsar

Amritsar

Site Location
This Site is located
on the outskirts of
Amritsar approached
by Bye pass Road
towards Attari
Village.

Proposed Site

GNDU Campus

Entry from National

Highway

Site Photograph

It is on the rear
side of GNDU
Campus.

Rear Side

Scope Of Work :
The Holy city Amritsar is ranked 12th among major tourist destinations in
India and opening of the Heritage Village will revive the old charm of
Punjabs villages which used to showcase various religions.
The location of the village on the road to the Attari-Wagah joint checkpost
would come in handy to the thousands of tourists heading to witness the
Retreat Ceremony.
It would include shops of potter, blacksmith, carpenter, dhaba and an
akhara, a traditional wrestling place. These shops would not only prepare
traditional items but would sell these to the interested visitors. A block had
been reserved for holding a mela, which used to be an integral part of the
rural life. Interested tourists could also stay there, as nearly 20 rooms are
being constructed for staying purpose.
As per the ancient tradition of Punjab, the village would have a "khera" (first
house dedicated to God with no idol
inside) and "Gugga Marri" (snake shrine).
These shrines used to be built first
before the setting up of a new village.

Method of Studies to be
followed:
Firstly keeping in mind the limitations and
difficulties, the precise architecturally relevant
area and extent of research that is attempted to
understand the concept of a Heritage Village will
be identified.
Literature Study will help us to learn about the
standards of Punjabi Culture.
Referring books on the village studies we will
come to know the aspects being followed while
Literatu
designing.
re
Studies

Live Case Studies will help to identify and

analyze the problems and drawbacks of the same,
as well as will help in resolving architectural
solutions to be imparted in designing process.
These observations, experiments and
questionnaires will give the clarity to the detailed
methodology to be adopted while designing.
Designing and Planning of Heritage village will
meet the requirements with proper areas,
circulation without compromising the aura of
Punjabi Culture.

Site
Analysis

Herita
ge
Village

Designi
ng and
Plannin
g

Live
Case
Studies

List of Projects for Prototype studies:

Chowki Dhani Jaipur, Rajasthan

Rangla Punjab Jalandhar, Punjab
Sanskriti Kendra, AnandGram, Delhi
Chowki Dhani Sonipat, Haryana

Aim:
To conserve and preserve the heritage culture of
Punjab.

Objectives:
To attract economic investment and production in
turn create job opportunities.
To preserve it to keep the future generations aware
of the history and culture of Punjab.
To give the city importance as a Tourist Destination.