GSV Suryanarayana Murthy, Conservation ARCHITECT, Hyderabad (M)

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1 Presentation on Conservation, Reuse and Regeneration Plans for Historic Areas and Heritage Buildings few cases and issues in India on Wednesday, 31 st October, 2012 ; 1415 hrs to 1430 hrs at HICC, Hyderabad GSV Suryanarayana Murthy, Conservation ARCHITECT, Hyderabad (M) History of Conservation Movement - Regeneration of Traditional and Historical Building Knowledge Systems in India History of Conservation In India Forms/levels of conservation Culture, History, Identity, Resource (Cultural, Natural) Objects, artifacts, paintings Buildings Area/ Human settlements» Water bodies, Forests» Villages and Towns Through Traditions Oral Traditions Practicing Traditions Traditional Texts and Literature Through Archaeology and Cultural History Including Architectural, Technology, Science History

2 Background history. For Knowledge Systems Perception Education and initiatives of Education in the Society as a Key component to understand the existing pattern of understanding William Jones Royal Asiatic Society Ram Raz James Fergusson Alexandar Cunningham Formation of Archaeological Survey of India Geographical Survey of India Survey of India (Biological, Linguistic, Population...) Administrative Reforms under East India company Formation of Town Administration Surveyors, Engineers in Military Nizam Dominion and other Princely states in India Circar Districts Madras Presidency James Burgess (1900) Background history. For Knowledge Systems Perception Railways Industrial Revolution in the West 1904 Ancient Monuments Act Guidelines for Conservation- John Marshall 1 st and 2 nd world wars Archaeological explorations in India (Sir Wheeler ) Independence (1947) Constitution of India Central and State 1958 Monuments Act AMASAR Act,2010 List of protected Monuments under Central and State Local Governments

3 Built Heritage In India India is known for its rich and diverse cultural heritage India s colonial history has resulted in the inheritance of the western system of cultural resource management The Nature of Indian Built Heritage Indian historic cities and settlements have always been viewed by planners, urban managers and architects over simplistically. Historic cities have been seen as a blob on the Master Plan and simply called the walled city or the inner city. In truth, Indian historic cities and settlements are complex and highly developed cultural resource entities. A few case studies in India Tirupati eco city Project Konarak, Orissa Gandikota Charminar pedestrianisation project Charkamans, Pathergatti and Streetscaping including parking and traffic management Secunderabad Club Mozam jahi market Pratap karan gir Palace Nizamia Tibbi college and Unani Hospital Osmania general hospital Travancore Palace Cochin house Old jail, Monda Market, Secunderabad Victoria Public Hall, Chennai Kalas Mahal, Chennai Mysore, Bidar, Bijapur, Gulburga heritage listing and mapping Bidar, Gulburga Condition mapping and assessment Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Banasankari Condition mapping and assessment Assam

4 Cases across India. Cases across India.2

5 Cases across India.3 Cases across India.4

6 Cases across India.5 Tirupati, Eco-city Project Temple Towns in South India Temple Architecture Connection to the Sacred Hill Tirumala Part of Enhancing Environmental and Cultural aspects, significance of the place Archaeological, Architectural and Urban Design No of Pilgrims, Unauthorised constructions, un-used buildings, New Developments, Disorganised Garbage and Sewage disposal system Misuse of old water bodies and Springs Lack of orientation towards conservation Significance mapping, building heights analysis for guiding new developments and suggestions for repairs and restoration in the existing identified heritage buildings Identification of Heritage Components in Eco-City Project area

7 Tirupati, Eco-city Project Govindaraja swamy temple. Group of Theaters APSRTC Bus Stand TTD Choultry Koneru Railway Station KONARAK, World Heritage Site Integrated Cultural Tourism Plan World Heritage Site Sun Temple depicting knowledge of the world, planets and sun Temple Architecture Tourism oriented Master Plan New Developments Environmental Condition Analysis and an Integrated Cultural Tourism Plan Tourist facilities, infrastructure, Overall Maintenance General Development sensitive to the significance of place

8 Gandikota, Heritage and Adventure Tourism 11 th Century Fort Temple Architecture Qutubshahi Architecture Vijayanagara Architecture Natural Surroundings with a gorge Rock Formations Vernacular Settlements Local Culture, Local Image and Local Language Many abandoned houses Neglected portions of the fort Non-presence of water in the gorge and river penneru Lack of safe drinking water for the villagers New Development Plans under Tourism ASI Protection Existing ownership of Heritage Components Present condition of Heritage Components ASI Regulations from 1952 Monuments Act APTDC acquired land outside the fort Potential locations for Camps, Restaurants, Stores, Office and Tourist requirements Water Supply, Sanitary network and signage Local Community Perception and needs for integrating into the project Pratapkaran Gir Palace, Hyderabad Pratap karan Gir Palace was constructed during AD constructed by Pratap Karan Gir, who was the relative of Kishan Pershad the then Prime Minister of Hyderabad during the reign of Nizam VII. Palace is situated at Pratap Bagh., Gosha Mahal, Hyderabad In use by the zonal office of Hyderabad Metro Water works Lack of documented record Damaged portions of ceiling and Roof Changes and modifications at later point of construction Detailed documentation Condition mapping

9 Moazam Jahi Market, Hyderabad Landmark Historical Structure of Hyderabad Constructed during 1935 along with two other markets in the City Architecture and Urban design Initiatives of Mir Osman Ali Khan, The Nizam VII Moazam Jahi Market, Hyderabad Inappropriate use, Over use No documentation Insensitive additions Signage Boards, banners Floor, Roof and Wall additions Damaged Roof, Ceiling areas Comprehensive Survey, Documentation Conservation plan Material Testing for Specifications

10 Moazam Jahi Market, Hyderabad Moazam Jahi Market, Hyderabad

11 Mahabupal Manzil (Wanaparthy Palace), Hyderabad One of the palaces built by Rajas of Samsthans under Nizam Dominions 1916 Listed Heritage Building under HUDA Roof area showing signs of dampness Partly damaged in the Front Porch area Partly unused/ neglected area Immediate repair for Roof has been identified as priority by the owner Existing Theatre is a subsequent development to be demolished? Condition mapping Comprehensive plan Waiting for material samples collection and testing of materials for specification for Roof Old Homeopathy Hospital Mahaboob Chowk Shops and Residence facing the chowk Above 100 years New Architecture during 1890 Listed Heritage Building Redevelopment Proposal Conservation Plan New Developments adjacent to the building Ownership Documentation of the context and general conservation Proposal

12 Hampi- Anegundi Reconstruction of a Vernacular House Existing site and building of an artisan Hampi world Heritage Site Royal Village Anegundi Vernacular Architecture An NGO has taken up the task for Reconstruction on the lines of Conservation of Traditional Architecture Principles Re use, Redesign with conservation Guideline Maintaining Property lines and local typology Based on a detailed study of Local Architecture with similar requirements New and contemporary requirements integrated Local materials, reuse of the old material A+D spectrum foundation award IIA AP Chapter Award for the approach Hampi Manual Documentation of Prasanna Narasimha Temple and Vithala Temple Surroundings Manual documentation during Archeological excavation and exploration

13 Seetharambagh Temple, Hyderabad Part of Main entry of the temple complex 1834 above 150 years old (1834 AD) Listed heritage Building INTACH award Portion of Granite post damaged due to hitting of a truck Other portions are also facing threat of damage due to weathering/abandoned/ unused etc., Documentation of the entry Inventory for the site and work Identification of Sculptor and quarry for original colour and texture of the Pink Granite Post 1) Army School, Cantonment 2) Directorate of Industries, Chirag Ali Lane, Hyderabad

14 Gagan Mahal and Rani mahal Anegundi Kalas Mahal, Chennai Documentation Photographic, graphic, material and Construction techniques, Building and Site system Condition mapping drawing and Quantification Chemical testing Composition Physical testing Strength, foundation pits Adaptive Reuse - analysis and feasibility study Proposal - Conservation, reuse, new and additions, MEP services and Quantification Heritage Conservation Committee/ Project committee vetting required periodically Permissions and access to old drawings and documentation and details including archives

15 Heritage Walks, Hyderabad ICCROM Training Material Case Studies Charminar Precinct under Living Heritage Cities Nagarjuna Konda Salvage Archaeology Alampur Kshetra temples Salvage Archaeology - Transplantation Hampi - World Heritage Site - sites endangered

16 ICCROM Training Material Case Study Charminar Precinct Historic Monument Part of City Centre New City foundation in 1591 AD Qutb Shahi Architecture Traffic Movement, Pollution Un protected Cultural Resource around the structure and lack of awareness Insensitive use/ Excessive and over use of land Commercial developments Infrastructure changes like cables for electricity, Telephones etc., Case study developed on Managing Risks to Historic/ Traditional Areas, Towns and Settlements (Urban/ Rural) - Tools, Techniques and Strategies ICCROM Training Material Case Study Charminar Precinct

17 Department of Culture Fellowship Structural Aspects of Historical Buildings in Vijayanagara Organisations/ Individuals working on the issues of Conservation ASI AP State Archaeology Local Government INTACH Centre for Deccan Studies Forum For a Better Hyderabad Architecture Colleges Geography and Planning Institutes History and Culture Teaching Departments in Universities

18 Regeneration of Traditional and Historic Architectural Knowledge Systems Documentation Understanding the RIGHT meanings, patterns, Geometry, Composition and theory of Design Anthropological, Social, Historical, Geographical Knowledge Search for Truth in Indian Architecture Breaking COLONIAL HANGOVER in perception and knowledge Preventing disturbance to Built Environments of INDIA with Knowledge of appropriate and Contextual Construction Systems Let us put our efforts to regenerate and bring New value to Future of the Past

19 Thank you GSV Suryanarayana Murthy, Conservation ARCHITECT, Hyderabad (M)