Chandigarh College Of Architecture

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Final Year Theses

List of Topics of 10th semester Thesis Session 1998-1999
Abstracts of two best theses of the year

Khalsa Heritage Memorial at Shri Anandpur Sahib
Design Strategies For Integration And Redevelopment Of Deotsidh Temple Complex Hamirp

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Placement Cell

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Students: Works

FINAL YEAR THESES

List of Topics of 10th semester Thesis Session 1998-1999

Sr. No	Name of the Student	Guide's Name	Theses Topic
1	Smriti Bhatia	Mr K D S Mankotia	Interpretation Centre at Fatehpur Sikri.
2	Puja Kaushal	Mr K D S Mankotia	Mayur Vihar, District Centre
3	Shelja Gupta	Mr K D S Mankotia	Visitors Awareness and Management Centre at Lonar, Maharashtra.
4	Priya Sharma	Mr K D S Mankotia	National School of Drama, New Delhi
5	Vandana Soni	Mrs Kiran Joshi	Centre for Studies in Jainism, Patna Gujrat.
6	Ashu Chaudhary	Mrs Kiran Joshi	Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex, Anandpur Sahib
7	Manmohan Singh	Mrs Kiran Joshi	Centre for the development of Stones, Jaipur.
8	Pawan Sherpuri	Mrs Kiran Joshi	Commercial Complex, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
9	Misha Sra	Mr S K Gupta	Sports Training Complex, Shalaroo, Shimla, H.P.
10	Arti Budhiraja	Mr S K Gupta	Alankar: Gemstone and Jewellery Development Centre, Jaipur.
11	Prachla	Mr S K Gupta	Dhondup-Liing Tibtean Enclave Chandrabani, Dehradun.
12	Nitin Bhasin	Mr S K Gupta	Commercial Centre at Okhla.
13	Ruchy Chugh	Mr P K Bhagat	Planning along an Urban Spine in a Changing post-Convention Scenario.
14	Harendra Singh	Mr P K Bhagat	Development of Ajj Sarover, Kharar, Punjab.
15	Robin Hinduja	Mr P K Bhagat	Exhibition Cum Convention Centre, Chandigarh.
16	Ravindra Kumar	Mr P K Bhagat	Sports Complex.
17	Vineet Saxena	Mr B K Malik	Sub-City Centre Sector 43, Chandigarh.
18	Ritu Bansal	Mr B K Malik	Cancer Hospital - A Centre for Pallative Care
19	Rupinder Kaur	Mr B K Malik	Cultural Complex, Haryana
20	Anand Khator	Mr B K Malik	General Hospital, Mohali (Health Care for 21st Century)
21	Pauluvee Sawhney	Mrs Harkirat R Singh	Water World Resort, Kanpur
22	Harpreet Kaur	Mrs Harkirat R Singh	Sanjeevanti-Retreat to Nature Siswan, Bangalore.
23	Rima Bhagat	Mrs Harkirat R Singh	Second Grain, Fruit and Vegetable Market, West of Sector 39, Chandigarh.
24	Ritu Bhagat	Mr A K Varshney	Prakriti Kendra Nature Cure Resort Kaleser
25	Anjana Ranot	Mr A K Varshney	Design Stretegies for Integration and Redevelopment of Deotsidh Temple Complex at Hamirpur.
26	Manoj Kumar	Mr A K Varshney	Institute of Hotel Management Almora, U.P.
27	Ritesh Singla	Mr P S Bhatt	Regional Science Centre, Shimla, H.P.
28	Ruchi Mahajan	Mr P S Bhatt	Responsive Habitat - A proposal for Rehablitation of Colonies in Sector 25, Chandigarh.

Abstracts of two best theses of the year

Khalsa Heritage Memorial at Shri Anandpur Sahib

-- Ashu Chowdhary

KHALSA EMBLEMS OF URITY AND COURAGE

Khalsa represents and symbolises values of humanism, universalism and liberealism.

Khalsa Panth was founded by Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji (10th Guru). 300th Anniversary of that divine moment fall in year 1999. Tercentenary is the befitting occasion to dedicate Khalsa Heritage Memorial to unmatched legacy of Khalsa.

Shir Anandpur Sahib is a pilgrimage centre. Number of pilgrims visit this place daily to pay obeisance at various shrines. Major magnets of the town are G. Keshgarh Sahib, G. Anandgarh Sahib, G.Bohra Sahib, G.Sisganj Sahib, G.Fatehgarh Sahib and Fort Anandgarh Sahib.

Site for Khalsa heritage Memorial lies half kms from G. Keshgarh Sahib. Site lies in the foot hills of Shivalik. It is an undulatary site forms by series of sandcliff promontories. Along the southern boundary of the site is the Anandgarh Fort which is the culmination of procession path, which originates from G.Keshgarh Sahib.

OBJECTIVE: TO REVIVE THE OLD SIKH HISTORY AND CREATE AWARENESS:

Highlighting universal appeal of the sikh faith embodying ideas of universal brotherhood, peacefull coexistence, equality, nationalism, secularism and a rational and modern outlook towards life transcending the narrow limits of race and culture, caste and creed, region and religion.
To provide an opportunity to the sikhs and other in general to learn from the past, introspect and prepare for thefuture, ensuring proper and adequate articulation of aspiration of the people
Create awareness in coming generation about the heritage of the three hundred years throuhg all possible modes of representation.
To promote research studies and writings on all facets of Punjab’s history, culture, art literature.

Design Strategies For Integration And Redevelopment Of Deotsidh Temple Complex At Hamirpur

-- Anjana Ranot

Introduction:

The Architecture of religious places involve not only spiritualism but also congregation of large masses, their movement & requirements. Also timely growth of these places & increasing numbers of pilgrims demand an upgraded infrastructure & more facilities adding a new dimension to whole exercise. Thus this project is an attempt to undertake this exercise for the needs of large masses with the aid of RESPONSIBLE VERNACULAR HILL ARCHITECTURE.

WHY REDEVELOPMENT OF DEOTSIDH TEMPLE COMPLEX ?

Deotsidh Temple Complex is famous for the cave temple of SIDH BABA BALAKNATH dating back to medieval period. It attracts million of devotees from India & abroad Situated on the Deotsidhar range of Shivalik Hills, the complex is 50 kms south of Hamirpur town and lies in proximity of Bhakra dam reservoir.
Maintained by Govt. trust, the complex forms and integral part of social & festive life of people. It is daily visited by 20000-25000 people during melas (Summer) & 500 people otherwise. Various activities involve prayers, satsangs, Langer, Melas, No – dowry marriages, mundans, badhais (Greetings), Kudnoo ceremony, seminars on environment protection.

Issues of Concern

INADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE for large masses in terms of built – up mass, circulation & parking.
TOPOGRAPHY MISMANAGEMENT, no consideration for CLIMATE or fragile Hill ECOSYSTEM
Urgent need to REPLACE OLD STRUCTURES.
MISLOCATION or NO SPACE for certain functions.
NO ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTERS, HAPHAZARD DEVELOPMENT.

Potential for development: Complex has a wise scope for development as a planned religious compel being free of surrounding settlements. Conflicting shops eing illegal and dangerously supported can be removed.? Availability of flats sites in the form of old road ruins, tree-free flat areas and sites made available by replacing old structure can be used for construction.

Objectives:
In the light of the challenges faced by Deotsidh Temple Complex due to ever increasing number of pilgrims and activities and thus continuos threats to its spiritual and ecological identity, there is an urgent need to devise strategies for INTEGRATION DEVELOPMENT which is the main objective of this thesis.

Aims of the Thesis
To design INFRASTRUCTURE for pilgrims and staff in the form of
Congregational spaces, Permanent or temporary structure during mela or normal times.
To devise CIRCULATION PATTERN for pedestrians, Vehicle and animals.
To enhance IMAGEABILITY by improving visual, spiritual & ecological character or complex
To improve the MORPHOLOGY of the complex with respect to plan.
built open area relationship & visual character & orientation.
To Concerve ENERGY & ECOLOGY by using energy saving & designing in harmony with nature
To prepare a MACRO – LEVEL in response to the changing needs of users & built environment around complex.
All this to be achieved by employing Region and SITE RESPONSIVE
VERNACULAR HILL – ARCHITECTURE.

Co-curricular Activities

Sports & Games

The College provides for many sports facilities. It has a Physical Fitness Centre which has a Multi-Station Machine for all-round physical fitness exercises.

Associations & Clubs

Students body “Chandigarh Association of Student-Architects” (CASA), exists in the College to promote student welfare and co-curricular activities. CASA is affiliated to the National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA) which holds an annual convention comprising design and studio-work competitions, exhibitions, literary, and cultural events. Due to the increase in the number of architectural institutions in the country, colleges have been classified into six zones which organise Zonal NASA in their respective zones. Alumni Association of Chandigarh College of Architecture (AACCA) has also been formed with a view to promote “Espirit-de-Corps” amongst the alumni and to help promote the developmental activities of its alma mater.

Placement Cell

The placement cell of the college plays a key role in arranging suitable placements in jobs for the students . Several leading companies are invited to hold campus interviews to select graduates from the college . The cell serves as a vital link between the young graduates and the prospective employers .

Placement Procedure

The following procedure is suggested for participation in the campus placement programme:

An assessment of the job opportunities available in the organisation be prepared and sent to the college.

Placement proforma (Annexure I) should be filled and mailed along with literature pertaining to the company’s profile.

Interviews are conducted at mutually convenient dates at the college premises. (final year batch passes out in June every year).

An advanced information will help in making necessary arrangements.

Any further enquiries should be directed to the Principal. Chandigarh College of Architecture, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012.

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