Restructuring typo-morphology of the transforming core of Ujjain City

Abstract

Ujjain is an ancient city about 3000 years old of central india , in the region of Madhya Pradesh . It is a city very rich in both heritage and religion bound together by a culture drooped in history and tradition. Holy river kshipra, sapt sagar, temples, vernacular timber houses, bakhals contributes to the fabric of the city. Hindus, muslims ,Bohras , jains, coexistence is visible in the spatial structure of the city. Core area of ujjain has character district based on ethnic grouping and activities these character districts moulds the identity of the area. Due to urbanization historical character of the city undergoing rapid morphological transformation leading to changes in land use ,building use , sub division and amalgamation of plots, changes in street pattern and building forms and facades and open space structure of the city. Due to the transformation identity of the settlements and social spaces are at risk of losing some of the spatial patterns that have long provided their sense of place. Transformation should be embraced however historicity of the place should not be compromised. Typomorphological approach contributes to the study of physical and spatial structure of the urban fabric. Conzen suggested streets, plots, blocks are the major elements which defines the morphological character of the city. Rob krier suggested the role of geometrical characteristics and aesthetic quality of the space help in perceiving it. For the study conclusion derived by them are used for typomorphological analysis of the area . This thesis is an attempt to restructure the typomorphology of the transforming core area of the city and to conserve the historical authentic character of the city which provides it an identity .