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River and the City: Influence of Changing Perceptions of Kaveri on Architecture
Objective:

To study the changing fabric of the city – river interface along River Kaveri across changing geographical
locations and understand the corresponding architectural transformations in response to the changing
influencing factors.

Students’ Learning Outcome

Through this exercise, the students will be able to appreciate the varying perceptions towards River Kaveri
across different geographical locations along its stretch and understand its impacts on the prevailing
architectural language of the city-river interface. Primarily intended to sensitize young minds towards the
cultural and ecological significance of the river, this study will help to develop and provide deep insights on
the patterns of evolution and transformation of a place in response to the relationship it bears with the river.

Proposed Team Structure

Corresponding to the number of locations, there shall be 4 teams where in each team shall have a mix of
students from all the years i.e. II, III and IV years from B.Arch. Each team has a total strength of
approximately 50 students and therefore Minimum 3 faculty coordinators will be allotted in order to
maintain a student – teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
 Study Parameters
History ; evolution; growth trends ; character; trends; building which shows a
strong impression of river on the city ; link of the river with the city; approach to
City Level Study the river ; other important layers significant to identify the character of the city
 Chronological evolution
 City Morphology ; transportation networks; Land use patterns
 Special building typologies
 Charts and Graphs highlighting facts, figures and trends
 Important buildings within the city that have special significance with
Key Deliverables respect to the river.
Location and Extent of the Ghats; Ghats footprint marking important structures ;
skyline along the Ghats ; Landmarks which have a connection with the river ;
Interface Level Study Activity analysis and movement patterns; Use of the Ghats
 Plan and elevation of river front
 key sections
 activity mapping diagrams
Key Deliverables  Images and facts pertaining to use of ghats across different timelines
Measured drawing of a building on the river front ; Detailed Activity analysis ;
Building Level Study Analysis of the response of the building with the ghats
Background justifications to the selection of buildings
Key Deliverables Plans, elevations, sections, construction details of the selected building
River and the City: Influence of Changing Perceptions of Kaveri on Architecture
Time Duration

15 Days.
Site: 7 Days Documentation
Studio: 8 Days Digitalization/ Compilation

Department’s Benefit

• Visibility at University Level and City Level.

• Best practices (Criteria – 5.11 & 5.12 NAAC)

• Research papers (Faculty & Students)

• Coffee Table Book
• Industry Interaction

• Peer Learning.
• Students Leadership Skills / Accountability.
• Students Portfolio Improvement.
• Open Jury to assess outcome at every level.
THANK YOU