HAVELI ARCHITECTURE

Theoretical and Typological Aspects of Haveli Development of Typology: With a growing economy, small, simple envelope like dwelling evolved into an aristocratic mansion to flaunt power and status.

Competition Entry

Group members -

Karan Solanki

Darshil Bhayani

Riya Gajjar

Ishita Chauhan

Yash Patel

The traditional architecture in the World has always taken nature into account. One can observe the harmony and respect for nature in terms of form, design, construction material of the building or settlement. The Competition aimed to document traditional architecture and to foster the appreciation of specifically designed historical structures. The outcome encouraged physical documentation and mapping of these buildings and their understanding as an example of engineering design and creative manipulation of materials and forms.

The houses were constructed in such a way that in summer, the court and the ordo remained cool during day time whereas in winter, the ordo on the upper floors stayed warmer and during the nights the terrace are used to sleep and in winters, the ordos are used.