Figure 1 Border wall as Architecture (Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratelli

In addition to the state/county, and other jurisdictional traces that divide a nation, there are border stipulations that are translated via the complex networks of infrastructural systems, transportation networks, agricultural production, labor forces/unions, telecommunications, electricity production, and more. These complicated community often go through in their effectivity due to political borders, and are essential for the existence of a self-reliant state. Is it viable to re-imagine how borders impact autonomy? At the local stage we frequently come throughout edges that avoid movement, manifested both in bodily symptoms or integrated inside us through socio-cultural systems. The relationship between buildings, streets/buildings, plaza/street/buildings, presents areas for chance that redefines the segregation to integration. Cohesion and collectivism can seriously change the points of conflicts to factors of growth.

The analysis of the selected border is concerned with gaining knowledge of and unlearning the perceived history of the border and its origins and the endless conflicts between the two nations. A concise timeline narrating the important traits alongside the border post-independence used to be as a consequence developed. The experiments on the border wall alongside the opposed USA Mexico border, the practices alongside the De-Militarized Zone of Korea, the research and possibilities performed on the Dutch border with Belgium and Germany, have been necessary precedent research for the sketch mediation.

Figure 1 Border wall as Architecture (Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratelli)

AIM OF THE STUDY:

The aim of the dissertation was to study the character of built form at international borderlands and the hierarchy of spaces. Attempts have also been made into understanding the socio-cultural aspect of international boundaries.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:

The general objective would be to establish a structure symbolizing an essence of unity and cultural ties alongside and throughout a politically charged and fenced border through urban design techniques and architecture. In a nutshell, the objectives are as follows:

• Analyzing the symbolic relationship of Architecture & peace. • Understanding the different typologies of built form at international boundaries. • Studying India and its borderlands and the hierarchy of spaces at such setting. • Understanding the significance of monumentality in promoting cross-country sociocultural unity at the borderlands.

NEED OF THE STUDY:

Borders are highly volatile and sensitive part of landscape at international boundaries. This scenario might vary from region to region. Hence understanding the socio-cultural aspects and sense of belongingness is important in order to promote more and more of friendly design interventions, as a symbol of unity and cultural diversity at such areas.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:

This study aims at deriving a better understanding of the Borderlands and spatial analysis at such spaces. The final leg of the study caters to understanding the norms and regulations associated with built form at the borders and the impact of monumentality, in order to build structures of unity and peace at the borderlands.