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SYNOPSIS
Ar–501 THESIS
Synopsis submitted in partial fulfillment for completion of
Degree of bachelor of architecture
5TH YEAR (2011-12)
Submitted by
KIRTI PANDEY
B.ARCH V YR.
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE & EKISTICS
JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA
NEW DELHI-110025
2011-2012
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Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Overview: ................................................................................................................................................ 5
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: ......................................................................................................................... 5
AIM .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
OBJECTIVE: .............................................................................................................................................. 6
UPLIFTMENT: .......................................................................................................................................... 6
SELECTION OF THE PROJECT: .................................................................................................................. 7
REQUIREMENTS: ..................................................................................................................................... 7
SITE: ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 1 India map .................................................................................................................................. 4
Figure 2 Uttar Pradesh ............................................................................................................................ 4
Figure 3 Varanasi ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 4 Zardozi craftsman ..................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 5 key plan ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 6 site plan ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 8 site plan ..................................................................................................................................... 8
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Conurbation of Zardozi Craftsman
Varanasi
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Introduction Varanasi is often said to be located between two confluences:
one of Ganga and Varuna, another of Ganga and Assi (Assi
having always been a rivulet rather than ariver.) Banaras
besides being a holy place also has the distinction of being a
world famous center of hand-made textiles. The ancient
traditions of weaving are more preserved in Banaras than
anywhere else. The main products are Zari and brocades.
Brocades are textiles woven with warp & weft threads of
different colors and often of different materials.
The historical accounts of this craft are shrouded in the usual
romantic stories and inaccurate data. But the only certainty is
that zarkas — a Persian word meaning zari or gold embroidery
— was widely used in all the accounts. History says that from
the 13th century, the craftspeople who worked with this
medium, setting seed pearls and precious stones with fine gold and silver wire, were known as
zardos workers.
Done with metal wire and metal pieces or sequins on velvet,
satin and heavy silk bases,Zardozi is one of the most famous
and elaborate techniques in metal embroidery. The original
embroidery of Zardozi was done with pure silver wires coated
with real gold, and was known as Kalabatun. Though silver
and gold wires have now been replaced with synthetic
threads, the art remains the same. The use of metal
embroidery in Indian textiles and costumes, especially those
used for ritual or ceremonial purposes, demonstrates the
importance of gold and silver within the culture.
Regions Known for Zardozi Work in India
Hyderabad
Lucknow
Jammu, Kashmir
Kolkata
Varanasi
Agra
Delhi
Figure 1 India map
Figure 2 Uttar Pradesh
Figure 3 Varanasi
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Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh is one of the oldest cities
in the world and is often seen as the harbinger of
tradition. One component that forms an integral
part of its rich historical and cultural heritage is the
intricately woven handloom Varanasi Zari products.
These beautiful Zari works had a huge market.The
weavers of these had a viable and profitable
livelihood option. However cheap quality machine
made imitations of the traditional profession
gradually flooded the markets, reducing the
demand for the handloom products. The whole
weaving system underwent a series of degradation
with middlemen exploiting both weavers and buyers, ultimately resulting in the lowering of
quality. Changing work culture combined with modern tastes and high costs of production
transformed the Varanasi Zari work into a rare and elite possession.
Overview: This is a hypothetical project proposed by me for the upliftment or workers and also to
prevent the space from converting into slum. The same project has been proposed by
government in Surat, Gujrat for enhancement of workers.
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: Varanasi city has unique character. Mixture of tradition, religion, art and craft. Craftsman
are important part in carrying forward this unique character. They are playing this role since
many generations. The development of these should be done in this way so that they can
have better environment which suits to themselves also save their culture.
Weavers stay in shanty structures in unhygienic environment, not by choice but by
compelling circumstances as they do not have any not social business upliftment ,also the
formal housing sector being unaffordable and much beyond their income levels. So, we
need to develop it in that manner so that they can flourish and grow.
Design of the whole development should be sustainable. Because this is not only about 200
families or 13000 people approx. but also things related to these people. Also commercial
area should be developed in this way that they don’t affect from this adjoining building but
also serve the people for their betterment. There should be all basic amenities with the
places to fulfill their daily need in an effective and efficient way. My aim to provide the
Figure 4 Zardozi craftsman
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much awaited and necessary infrastructure which will cater the need of those people, so
that the problem faced by them can be solve. Also there should be some places like park,
shopping, training center and recreation etc. to give them a better life.
AIM The aim is to design a hub for zari craftsman having suitable environment and save their
culture too. Commercial and working space for them and also developing basic social
infrastructure to make residents sustainable.
OBJECTIVE: To design for the programs that offer long term solutions to the problem of survival
for a much broader base of creative talent.
To promote the growth of a vibrant and economically viable weaver community that
has the inherent capacity to create wealth and goodwill for itself and for the nation.
To construct the whole buildings with the locally available material and low cost
material in order to make energy efficient and sustainable structures.
To save our social heritage by preserving their culture and to create a comfortable
environment having all basic facilities.
To educate the people and setup new vocational institutes there.
To provide employment to the people to make their life better.
To provide recreational facilities along with the commercial facilities for the people
to interact and a happy living.
UPLIFTMENT: Another major concern of this project is to provide the craftsman and other people of the
city a better place and uplift the value of the city. Also it will act as the milestone to
upgrade and enhance the cultural and economical value of city. I believe that the people
such kind of traditional professions are core support of the city and must be provided with
a meaningful living environment. Craftsman or in local terms “karigars” are generally
taken as low grade people and often neglected. But craftsman are very important in
representing culture and craft value of not the city only but the whole nation. Their
upliftment are equally important as of other field.
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SELECTION OF THE PROJECT: This topic was the first that I outlined. I am especially interested in creating living and integrated
working space for people and create safe environment for the inhabitants especially for ladies. Also
design in such a way to give professional opportunity and save social & cultural heritage.
REQUIREMENTS: (Serve for 2,000 people and other people of the city)
Residential area
1. 400 residents for craftsman (each of 50 sq meter)
2. Complete basic services like water supply, sanitation etc.
3. Recreational facilities
4. Parks
Institutional area (Social infrastructure)
6. School
7. Dispensary
8. Admin of complex
Commercial area
8. Shops
9. Exhibition space
10. Parking facility
11. Market
12. Restaurants
13. Training centre
14. Workshop area
15. Storage or godown facility
Physical infrastructure
Water, electricity and sewerage network
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SITE: Connectivity:
state highway 98
Site area: 8 acre
Figure 5 key plan
Figure 6 site plan
Figure 7 site plan
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