REINVIGORATING THE VERNACULAR Annual NASA design competition -2019 Sanghasani, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
POT
Community Materials used-Mitt Sojit village),bur ribs an
WEAVING Community-Meghwal Bambi Material used-Frame loom,tapestry needle,warp yarn,shed stick,weaving comb,scissors,weaving yarns,dowel. Practiced by four families presently. Urge to revive the process.
Village is known Practice Pots supplied to other p
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TURNING MATERIAL INTO YARN
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FLORA FAUNA PROTECTION
protection of flora,fauna and reserve parks community based on 29 rules, now depleted FLORA-khejri,rohira,khora jaal,neem,kair,babul FAUNA-neel cow,deer,black buck, house sparrow,peacock,goat,cattle,tiger,wild wolf,donkey
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Those gleaming eyes explained it all. Shabby filthy clothes and barefooted, she was gallivanting in the sandy streets. The stunning scenic landscape with glimpses of golden sand fields and mirages formed on the highway took us to the village Sangasani.
FAUNA PROTECTION
HAND TUFTED CARPET
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FLORA PROTECTION
TRIMMING AND FINISHING
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BISHNOI COMMUNITY
WASHING CARPETS
FINA
Fascinated by lifestyle outside that village, she was looking for that captivating source of entertainment which is termed as "modernism".
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FINAL TOUCHES
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SANGASANI 28 KM
JODHPUR
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y-Muslim Kumhar ti(from nearby Balotra and rada,bajri,kiln,pin tools, nd scrappers.
DEFINNING SOCIAL PRODUCTION PROCESSES
MONTHLY ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATION
n as the "Potter's village" ed since 1950's Rajasthan,Gujarat and parts of India.
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AGRICULTURE
Social production process is a process or product arising from the experience of people in a community collectively determining their conditions of their own habitat.
Community-Bishnoi,Meghwal Bambi,Muslim Kumhar Crops-Jawar,bajra,moong,jeera(chana and rai were grown earlier) FEBRUARY Fields are majorly owned by the Bishnois in which the Meghvaal Bambi and Muslim Kumhar work as labourers.
Here there could be two very clear ways of operating. -Either we continue to the old traditions and social production processes as it is. -Or else we understand the demand, blend and modify the older processes and recreate them so that they get a new identity to survive.
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KHEJARLI FAIR Community-Bishnoi Location-7.2 kms away from Sanghasani at Khejarli chowk. 365 people sacrificed their lives in 1730AD to protect Khejri trees Presently celebrated as fair and a golden opportunity for villagers to showcase their work
Community-Meghwal Bambi Stone construction material which comes from Balotra village. Presently practiced by 5 families. Urge to revive the process.
SEED SOWING
DRAFTING IRRIGATION
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BURNING OF KHEJRI TREE
CROP GROWTH
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PROTECTED BY VILLAGERS
HARVESTING
365 PEOPLE KILLED
REFINING WHOLESALE
AL TOUCHES
AGE OF POTS
PAINTING CELEBRATED AS FAIR NOW IN THE MEMORY OF 365 PEOPLE
RETATING THE TRADITION
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Locality Name : Sangasani Tehsil Name : Luni
DEMOGRAPHICS
District : Jodhpur State : Rajasthan
MUSLIM 50% POPULATION
Language : Hindi and Rajasthan Total Population
1238 7.2%MAIN WORKER
Total No of Houses
209
Total Literacy rate % 46.7 % ( 578) Working Population %
4.1% MARGINAL WORKER
48.1 %
CLIMATE STUDY
17.6% NON WORKERS
MEGHWAL BAMBI 27%POPULATION
7.1%MAIN WORKERS
3.1% MARGINAL WORKERS
8%NON WORKERS
BISHNOI 21%POPULATION
12.1% MAIN WORKERS
11.1%MARGINAL WORKERS
17.3% NON WORKERS
RAJPUT
2%POPULATION
0% MAIN WORKERS
6.5% MARGINAL WORKERS
5.9% NON WORKERS
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EXPLAININ
CONCEPT VERNACULAR CHARACTER RETENTION
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION OF SITE
REJUVANANTING LOCAL FAUNA
DESIGNING WITH SUN AND CLIMATE RESPONSIVE FACTORS OF SITE
HABITAT BEARABLE
COST EFFECTIVE AND REDEVELOPMEMENT OF PLANS
EQUITABLE
COMMUNITY-CENTERIC DESIGN
To EMBARK an enduring solution with Right Time, Right Attitude and Right Outlook. Embarking a paradigm shift which brings knowledge and new experiences. When we look back, we realize that all good things are the results of changes that happened with right conditions. To bring about a PARADIGM SHIFT , a significant change is required. Paradigm shift serves an essential role in bringing a major change in a certain thought pattern— a radical change in personal beliefs, complex systems or organizations, replacing the former way of thinking or organizing with a radically different way of thinking or organizing.
SUSTANAINBILTY
ECONOMY
HUMAN
VIABLE
INTRODUCING VENTURES FOR BOTH TOURIST AND LOCALS
INTRODUCTION OF CIVIC AMENITIES IN CLOSE VICINITY
EFFICIENTLY REUSING THE PRODUCT
ACTIVE LOCAL PATICIPATION IN THE PROJECT
POND INTERVENTION Aligned centrally, nadi talaab(pond) intricately binds the three major communities at our site. If we trace out a historical background of the pond, it used to be the only source of water for the users of our site. Gradually due to the climatic change as well as human influence, a considerable amount of degradation has been experienced by nadi talaab. With the advent of new resources i.e. taps. The nadi talaab has lost its vitality, charm and character.
SCHOOL
Change requires a certain time so that it can be effective and gets embedded in the people’s everyday lives. Certain areas which were based on the concepts of older times have not changed according to the required demand. Hence the CHARACTER of the certain SPACE will be Retained
In certain years the clay workers near the urban areas have shifted their products from pots to gamla’s. Thus, a small example of how important it is to understand the demand in order to sustain. A cohesive society is one where people are protected against life risks, trust their neighbours and the institutions of the state and can work towards a better future for themselves and their families. Fostering social cohesion is about striving for greater inclusiveness, more civic participation and creating opportunities for upward mobility. It is the glue that holds society together. Traditional architecture is a result of man’s elemental needs and his intricate relationships with the society and the environment he lives in. Every culture cannot sustain and absorb the shock of modernity. There is a paradox: how to became modern and to return to the sources.
Agriculture being a major social and economic process on our site, this underused pond, once rehabilitated could be a viable alternative or resource. These ponds are not just essential for the humans but are also a primary source of drinking water for the fauna. They enhance the ecosystem as well as create a better and cooler living conditions and atmosphere in the surroundings. The major design intervention thus includes the area around the pond.
MASJID Streets can also be recognized as the veins of any village which connects to our neighborhood as well as all the basic ammonites present on the site. A village street, as compared to the one in a city, can be explained to be more happening and lively. The selected section of our site includes a street that plays a major role in the society. On this street lies a masjid, madrasa, mandir and a school.
STREET
We included the street to be a part of our design process because it plates a platform for interaction for the users of our site. This street in already inculcated in the daily routine of the users as they sit and interact here throughout the day. Unemployed streets we would call them. Designing here would never go unnoticed. The concept was to reach the maximum amount of people, so that our design gets more effective.
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The positive aspects of our traditional values will have to be recognized and supported before they can be adopted , transform and integrated into our fast evolving value system.
ANNUAL
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TREATMENT ROOM
TOILETS
EXAMINATION ROOM
INJECTION ROOM
DOCTOR’S ROOM
DELIVERY ROOM
KHEJARLI MEMORIA
1. HEALTH CARE CENTRE AND AANGANWADI
ADMIN A
WIND TOWER
3. PROTOTYPE FOR SHOP IN BAZAAR
2. 8. HEAD’S OFFICE COMMON HALL
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4. FLOOR PLAN OF PANCHAYAT OFFICE
WAITING AND RECE STAFF ROOM
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CASH AND DEPOSI
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3. S SPACE FOR STALL BAZAAR+ OPEN
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SITE PLAN OF VILLAGE SECTION 7.CHAUPAL 8.ANIMAL CARE CENTRE 9.PARKING 10.AMPHITHEATRE 11.PUBLIC PARK
POTTERY SKILL CENTRE WEAVING SKILL CENTRE SLAB WITH EARTHEN POTS
6. FLOOR PLAN OF SKILL DEV
REALISATION OF N
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DETAILS CLASSROOMS
AREA
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2. FLOOR PLAN OF SCHOOL
2 ROOFING DETAILS
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First layer - Gypsum cement Second layer - Cement + sand (earth cement) in 1:3 proportion Third layer - Final coat cement plaster
MANAGER’S ROOM
EPTION
WIND TOWER STRONG ROOM
IT COUNTERS
TOILETS
5. FLOOR PLAN OF BANK
3 VAULTED ROOF DETAILS Domes are supported on the semi circular walls at the ends of barrel vaults. Features support arches, fills spaces build up rings, can also be used with a cupola and window.
4 STONE WALL
DETAILS
Split stones incoroprated as lintels, shells, window grills and child proof furniture. Short broken posts usually available at low price
MEENAKARI SKILL CENTRE
5 WIND
EXHIBITION SPACE
VELOPMENT CENTRE
NEW PARADIGMS
CATCHERS & TOWERS
Wind is captured whichever direction it is coming from by opening some windows .Breeze is directed through the house while protecting from dust.
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DISCOVERING & SYNCHRONIZING NODES The design proposed is not just restricted to the selected site, as these unemployed gatherings/nodes can be easily seen in all the villages of India. It is an embarking solution or a prototype that can be modulised readily.
One of the major factors of development is understanding the demand and evolving accordingly which in our case these pot makers were not able to achieve. Example- in certain years clay workers near the urban areas have shifted their products from pots to gamlas, ceramics etc. Thus a small example of how important it is to understand the demand in order to sustain.
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The design interventions are in the form of platforms and are made out of a combination of new building methods and vernacular materials. The solution introduces the users to the urban reality about the new and better materials as well as advanced methods and techniques. It shall also help them learn marketing so that they could learn how to get the maximum amount from their product. This process will not only educate them but will eliminate the role of middle men so that they could directly sell their work at the best price possible. The users of our site are fascinated by latest technology and are also found wasting their time using mobile phones etc.
“ IN ORDER TO GET ON THE ROAD TOWARDS MODERNISA IT IS A FACT : EVERY CULTURE CANNOT SUST THERE HOW TO BECOME MODERN
REINVIGORA
MBARKING THE BRIDGE
plan to design small technically enabled sections. These ld attract the users where they could be fully benefitted he latest technological advancements. One of the major sons for the degrading social production processes is of knowledge and awareness. We understand that e is a crucial need to develop a bridge between these sts and various other art forms so that they get a form to explore different types of clay work etc. that they e been practicing in a very narrow mind set.
ATION IT IS NECESSARY TO JETTISON THE OLD CULTURAL PAST. TAIN AND ABSORB THE SHOCK OF MODERN CIVILISATION. IS A PARADOX : AND RETURN TO THEIR SOURCES. ”
ATING THE VERNACULAR ANDC 2019
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