November - 2019

HERITAGE INTERPRETATION CENTER

Synopsis in subject
Dissertation (semester –X)

Submitted
For the partial fulfilment of degree

Bachelor of Architecture

Submitted by

Mr. Rutuj Pravin Parakh

Guided by

Prof. Swapna Dhavale

Submitted to

Department of Architecture
MARATHWADA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (E), AURANGABAD
DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY, AURANGABAD.

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 MARATHWADA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,

DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY, AURANGABAD.

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Mr. Rutuj Pravin Parakh has submitted the assignments for this

Project titled Heritage Interpretation Center towards the fulfilment of the requirements

of Dissertation (semester-X) for the graduate degree - B.Arch. in Oct -2018. This is

bonafide work of the above student of MIT (E) college, Aurangabad, who carried out

work under my supervision.

Date – Nov. 2019

Place- M. I. T. (E), Aurangabad

Prof.Swapna Dhavale Prof. K.K.Bhatia

Subject Teacher HOD, Dept. of Architecture
MIT (E), Aurangabad (M.S.)

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 HERITAGE INTERPRETATION CENTER

1.1.1 Introduction:

WHAT IS HERITAGE?

The traditions, qualities and culture of a country that have existed for a long time and

that have great importance for the country.

WHAT IS INTERPRETATION?

Interpretation is the act of explaining, or otherwise showing your own understanding

of something.

IMPORTANCE OF HERITAGE CONSERVATION?

Heritage conservation is important for identifying, recording, analysing and protecting

heritage and cultural resources. Conservation of heritage buildings is an important tool

in city development which can be seen in some cities in the India. It plays an important

role to define the landmark within the heritage area as well as to generate economic

return and to support the tourism industry. Conservation of heritage buildings is very

important because it provides a sense of identity and continuity in a fast changing

world for future generations.

TYPES OF HERITAGE:

1. NATURAL HERITAGE.

2. CULTURAL HERITAGE.

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NATURAL HERITAGE:

Natural heritage refers to the sum total of the elements of biodiversity, including flora

and fauna, ecosystems and geological structures. Heritage is that which is inherited

from past generations, maintained in the present, and bestowed to future generations.

CULTURAL HERITAGE:

Cultural Heritage refers to the cultural aspects like heritage sites, monuments, folklore,

traditional activities and practices, language etc. that are considered vital to be

preserved for the future generations. It gives people a connection to certain social

values, beliefs, religions and customs. It allows them to identify with others of similar

mind sets and backgrounds. Cultural heritage can provide an automatic sense of unity

and belonging within a group and allows us to better understand previous generations

and the history of where we come from.

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INDIAN HERITAGE:

India is a land of diverse cultures. The variations in physical, climatic conditions and

the extent of exposure to other cultures have greatly influenced the traditions and

culture of the different regions. There is an underlying basic factor common to the

whole of India, with variations in the practices based on their local needs and

influences. Further, the greatness of India has been in accepting the best from all the

invaders and intermingling the new customs and styles with the existing - this is visible

in all aspects - music, dance, painting, sculptures, and architecture.

India is a country rich in cultural heritage. Officially recognised by the UN and the

United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation, also known as

UNESCO, a World Heritage Site is classified as a natural or man-made area that is of

international importance and which requires special protection.

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HERITAGE INTREPETATION:
Heritage interpretation refers to all the ways in which information is communicated to

visitors to an educational, natural or recreational site, such as a museum, park or

science centre.

More specifically it is the communication of information about, or the explanation of,

the nature, origin, and purpose of historical, natural, or cultural resources, objects,

sites and phenomena using personal or non-personal methods.

Heritage interpretation may be performed at dedicated interpretation centres or at

museums, historic sites, parks, art galleries, nature centres, zoos, aquaria, botanical

gardens, nature reserves and a host of other heritage sites. Its modalities can be

extremely varied and may include guided walks, talks, drama, staffed stations,

displays, signs, labels, artwork, brochures, interactives, audio-guides and audio-visual

media.

1.1.1 Aim:
To design heritage interpretation centre to revive the historical and cultural heritage.

1.1.2 Objectives:

 To revive the culture and heritage of the city.

 To investigate social and cultural aspects apart from functional and spatial

arrangements.

 To analyze sacred aspects of architecture with relevance to culture, heritage

and context.

 To enhance the experiences in architecture, will be studied to understand the

relation of man and his cultural and heritage environment.

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  To develop the landscaping elements, geometry, proportion, symbolism and

aesthetical areas, to investigate and understand the factors required to

reinforce the quality and character of spaces created for human occupation.

1.1.3 Scope and Limitations:

The main scope is to create structures of the center using all rules of sustainability. All

the individual structures will be designed by using the concept of play of natural light

at each area. The major aspects of architecture will be analysed with relevance to

heritage and context. The landscape area will be designed relating to the historical

architectural style of the city. The areas of study will include the architectural qualities

that are necessary in creating a cultural and heritage environment.

1.2 Requirements:
 Administration block.

 Accommodation.

 Restaurant.

 Library.

 Workshop.

 Seminar halls.

 Exhibition halls.

 Outdoor exhibition area.

 Museum

 Auditorium.

 Open Air Theatre.

 Parking

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1.3 Methodology:

TOPIC SELECTION (INTERPRETATION CENTER)

AIM & OBJECTIVES

SCOPE & LIMITATION

SITE SELECTION

DATA COLLECTION & DATA ANALYSIS

•PRIMARY DATA
•SECONDARY DATA

DESIGN PROCESS

CONCLUSION

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1.4 Case Study:
1.4.1 ELLORA TOURIST AND INFORMATION CENTER
(AURANGABAD)

Location - NH 211, Talyachi Wadi,

Maharashtra 431102

Site are- 51.89 acre.

Established in- 2013.

 Justification:

The Ellora centre spreads across 2,10,000 sq. m, with three museums, a 1/10th replica

of the Kailash temple and a parking space that can accommodate 142 cars, 41 buses

and 199 two-wheelers. This centre also offers three restaurants, an auditorium and an

amphitheatre.

The centres will offer audio-visual presentations on Buddhism, an introduction to

Ellora, the significance of world heritage sites.

To study local climate responsive buildings, their behaviour according to site and

location.

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Reflection of heritage concept to architecture.

Study layout and design of Heritage Interpretation center

1.4.2 ASAKUSA CULTURAL TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER

(TOKYO) :

Location 2 Chome-18-9 Kaminarimon,

Taito City, Tokyo 111-0034, Japan

Site are- 326 Sq.m

Established in- 2012.

• Justification:

In the corner premise of just 326㎡ across Kaminari-mon Gate, the building was required

to accommodate plural programs such as tourist information center, conference room,

multi-purpose hall and an exhibition space.

Horizontal slices divide the tower's eight main storeys, creating sloping ceilings in

conference rooms and an exhibition space, as well as a tiered floor inside the multi-

purpose hall.

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 1.4.3 TRIBAL HERITAGE MUSEUM (BHOPAL) :

Location- Shyamla Hills Rd, Near State Museum, Shymala Hills, Bhopal, Madhya
Pradesh 462002

Site are- 7 acres.

Established in- 2014.

• Justification:

Study and aspect of how heritage can

be defined of any field, its reflection on architecture.

Study of a channelized movement pattern with reference to museums and

its administrative part

Study of fusion of exterior and interior spaces with reference.

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 1.4.4 VIRASAT – E – KHALSA (PUNJAB)

Location- Anandgarh - Kesgarh Road, Near Qila, Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex,
Anandpur Sahib, Punjab 140118

Site are- 100 acres.

Established in- 2011.

• Justification:

To study surrounding landscape and resonating with regional architecture.

To study local climate responsive buildings, their behaviour according to site and

location.

To study the circulation pattern of site and different blocks.

To study the exterior and interior spaces of the project.

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 1.4.5 INTERPRETATION CENTER AT KOLHAPUR

INTRODUCTION:

Kolhapur is a historic city of Maharashtra. It is the district headquarters of Kolhapur

district. Prior to Indian Independence, Kolhapur was a nineteen gun salute princely
state ruled by the Bhosale Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire.

Kolhapur stands on the banks of Panchganga River and is the home to the famous
Shri Mahalakshmi Temple. Situated some 220 km from Pune, the cultural capital of
Maharashtra, Kolhapur is famous for its unique jewellery design and for Kolhapuri
chappals that are popular for their extremely stiff soles.

Some of the places like the Shri Mahalakshmi Temple, Katyani Temple, Panhala Fort,
the Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Museum, the Rankala lake.

‘Kusti,’ wrestling is popular game at Kolhapur.

Almost every week Kusti festivals were arranged here in their period.

That time Kusti festivals were in open ground preparing temperory ‘Kusti Houda,’
special platform for Kusti.

It was King Shahu, being himself a good wrestler was thinking to have permanent
stadium for Kusti festival.

When he was on Europe tour he saw famous stadium ‘Callocium’ at Rome and
decided to build such stadium at Kolhapur. After returning from tour he constructed
the Khasbaug Maidan style of ‘Callocium’ of Rome.

Khasbaug Kusti Maidan is Unique in India. Over 60000 people can see the Kusti at
the central Houda clearly without any disturbance. Separate platform is there for Royal
family on eastside of the Houda.

Maharashtra Film Company was established in Kolhapur by Baburao Painter. The city
has become the primary centre for the Marathi film industry. Kolhapur plays host to
many film festivals, including the Kolhapur International Film Festival. Kolhapur has
film city which is spread over 75-acre in Morewadi and was set up in 1984 by the state
government. The objective of setting up film city was to provide infrastructural set-up
to the Marathi film industry and provide all facilities, from shooting to post production,

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under one roof. The work of renovation and new locations of Kolhapur film city is going
on.

Kolhapur cuisine is noted for special mutton dishes as well as Kolhapuri Misal And
Kolhapuri Bhel .The city lends its name to food products such as Kolhapuri Lavangi ,
Kolhapuri jaggery (cane juice concentrate), and Kolhapuri masala (spice mixture).
"Pandhara rassa", meaning white curry, is a soup like dish made from mutton stock,
spices such as cinnamon, coriander, ginger and garlic, and coconut milk. It is used as
a starter and also has medicinal uses for cough and throat ailments, also "Tambadaa
rassa" which is red soup have same benefits as "Pandhra rassa" but instead of
coconut milk is made up of red chilli.

An important religious destination due to the presence of

• Mahalaxmi Temple: 35 lacs visitors’ p.a

• Jothiba Temple : 10 lacs visitors p.a

• Narsobawadi : 7-8 lacs visitors p.a

1.4.6 NEED OF PROJECT-

Kolhapur city has a potential in its heritage. The city has around 10 to 15 lakh tourist
visiting major tourist destinations of Kolhapur, but there are a major number of
tourist destinations which are undiscovered by the tourist due to unawareness about
heritage and culture. Tourist usually spend one day or one and a half day in
Kolhapur. This may be because of unawareness about all the heritage and culture
of the city.

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