IR@SPA Bhopal: Recent submissions

  • Adaptive reuse of Ranjit Vilas Palace Mahalwada, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh 
    Basant (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The state was founded in 1652 A.D. by a great-grandson of Raja Udai Singh of Jodhpur, namely Raja Ratan Singhji, son of Mahesh Das of Jalor. Who belonged to the Jodhpur royal family, of the Rathore dynasty. Although, the ...
  • Re-establishing the historic significance of Karaikal Town, Pondicherry 
    Priyanga (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The ancient French precinct- Karaikal was well known for its religious and cultural heritage for centuries. Even though Karaikal doesn’t have a lot of monumental buildings or historic structures, its still seen peculiar ...
  • Adaptive reuse of historical building of Chanderi between 17th and 18th AD 
    Kabra, Anushree (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Heritage buildings have undergone various transformations, including reuse, destruction, reconstruction, abandonment, loss, and restoration. In this dynamic process, the purpose and function of a building constantly shift, ...
  • Accoustical characterization of historical performance structures 
    Akhtar, Syed Azhar (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Built heritage has a very distinctive cultural and aesthetic aspect embedded into it, and conservation has been concentrating on that part very religiously. India has a very rich and diverse cultural heritage, and when ...
  • Conserving the historic streetscape within the central zone of Surat 
    Garg, Disha (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Entrepreneurship and cultural variety are celebrated in Surat. On the banks of the Tapi River, this location is sometimes referred to as “Suryapur”. Understanding the geographical characteristics that have influenced Surat's ...
  • Conservation guidelines for clusters of merchant community in Shekhawati 
    Maheshwari, Devanshi (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The thesis focuses on the town of Surajgarh, which is an erstwhile part of the Shekhawati region. The town of Surajgarh is known as the ‘Gateway to the Shekhawati from the North’. In modern-day Rajasthan, the Shekhawati ...
  • Spatial manifestation of dance in panchasabha 
    Abhirami A (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Architecture is a discipline that can include various other art forms within its conception, ideology, physical manifestation, and many other possible ways. Bharata’s aesthetic theory states that all art forms are relative ...
  • Place identity translating into culture 
    Naik, Prachitee Pradeep (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The town of Rajapur in the Ratnagiri district of Konkan is a beautiful confluence of knowledge, art, and culture. Surrounded by mountains on all four sides, Rajapur is the valley situated at the confluence of the ‘Arjuna’ ...
  • Re-establishing the identity of malhar 
    Singh, Ragini (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Malhar is one of the ancient towns situated in Masturi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh. It was one of the important towns in Dakshin Kosala region. The ancient town of Malhar is surrounded by three rivers Lilagar ...
  • Revitalization of traditional water harvesting structures 
    Suresh, Sanjana (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    Water infrastructure has always been an integral part of mainstream Architecture in India. These structures are magnificent, ingeniously conceived structures. The ambiguity of these water monuments is fascinating, they are ...
  • Role of the music festival thyagaraja aradhana in shaping the town of Thiruvaiyaru Tamil Nadu 
    Saralaya, Anagha Keshava (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The identity of a place is shaped by a sound balance between dynamic and static components, people and urban activities, which are essentially interrelated – imparting distinctiveness to the place. Music and landscapes in ...
  • Developing a heritage management plan for galta temple and structures plan galta temple and structures along the galta path in jaipur 
    Gaurav, Kunal (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The Galta Hill pilgrimage site holds significant importance due to its array of pilgrimage sites, such as Galta Kund, the Sun Temple, a cluster of temples within the Temple complex, and numerous historical structures along ...
  • Conservation strategies for the historic area of Bhopal 
    Husan, Samed Husain (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The rich heritage of India, is a confluence of its art, architecture, nature and its philosophy along with traditions and beliefs. The historic areas in cities are such rich valuable assets, as they are the place for people ...
  • Conserving the heritage through hul approch 
    Kumar, Ankit (2023)
  • Wellness resort in Tehri Uttarakhand 
    Sharma, Akshay (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    The project explores the significance of wellness and the healing power of nature in a resort that integrates Ayurveda and local architectural style, known as "Kath Kuni." The thesis aims to address the growing need for ...
  • Freight village 
    Gupta, Aman (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    This architectural thesis focuses on designing key buildings for a Freight Village multi modal logistic park, including an administration block, food court, lodging facilities block, warehouses, and a flatbed factory. The ...
  • Handloom weavers center Mangalagiri Andhra Pradesh 
    Goli, Poojitha (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    This thesis project focuses on the design and development of a Handloom Weavers' Center in Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, with the aim of supporting, empowering and an addition to the handloom weaving community while preserving ...
  • Adaptive reuse of cotton mill, Mumbai 
    Kapoor, Kritik (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
  • Public library at Valasaravakkam Chennai 
    Venkatesh, Shobhan (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    To read is to perceive and to perceive is to be free. The thesis understands ‘reading’ beyond words, as something that provides a choice to interpret for the reader. This choice is decided by his/ her cognitive capabilities ...
  • Redevelopment of Ludhiana railway station, Punjab 
    Dawar, Hritik (School of Planning and Architecture, 2023-05)
    For over a century, the Railway Industry has been a reliable service provider in India, connecting people across the country and contributing to India's competitiveness in the global market. Despite the development of ...