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Parameters For The Case Study (Tentative Basis)

The document outlines a case study framework for the Conservation of Built Heritage course at Gateway College of Architecture and Design. It details various parameters for assessing historical significance, architectural analysis, environmental context, conservation management, and proposed conservation plans. Each category includes specific data sources and methods for gathering information related to the building's history, condition, and conservation needs.

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Parameters For The Case Study (Tentative Basis)

The document outlines a case study framework for the Conservation of Built Heritage course at Gateway College of Architecture and Design. It details various parameters for assessing historical significance, architectural analysis, environmental context, conservation management, and proposed conservation plans. Each category includes specific data sources and methods for gathering information related to the building's history, condition, and conservation needs.

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GATEWAY COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

Jan – May 2025


Conservation of Built Heritage - AR 414C
Prepared by – Ar. Disha Biswas
Parameters for the case study (Tentative study)

Category Parameter Description Data Sources/Methods

I. Historical &
Cultural Archival research,
Significance Original Function What was the building historical maps, building
+Timeline ,Timeline & Use originally designed for? records, oral histories

How has the building's use Archival research, physical


Subsequent Uses & changed over time? What evidence, archaeological
Modifications alterations have been made? investigations

Oral histories,
Cultural What cultural meanings or ethnographic studies, local
Associations & symbolism is attached to the traditions, artistic
Symbolic Value building? representations

Community surveys,
Significance within How is the building valued by interviews, public forums,
the Community the local community? local publications

Notable Were any significant historical


Events/People events or people connected to Historical records,
Associated the building? biographies, local histories

What is the specific time period


Period of that the building is most Historical research,
Significance strongly associated with? stylistic analysis

What were the original design Architectural drawings,


II. Architectural & Original Design & principles and construction historical documents,
Structural Analysis Construction techniques used? material analysis

What is the current state of the


building's structure? Are there Visual inspection,
Current Structural any signs of deterioration or structural surveys, material
Condition damage? testing, engineering reports

What is the building's Visual inspection,


Architectural Style architectural style? What are its architectural analysis,
& Features key features and details? historical research

Material analysis, visual


Materials & inspection, interviews with
What materials were used in the
Craftsmanship craftspeople
construction of the building?
What traditional craftsmanship
techniques were employed?

Physical inspection,
Integrity of How much of the original documentation of
Original Fabric building fabric remains intact? alterations

III. Environmental What is the building's location Site visits, maps, urban
Context Location & Setting and surrounding environment? planning documents

What are the specific climatic


conditions at the building site? Meteorological data, site
Microclimate (e.g., wind, rain, sunlight) observations

Historical maps, urban


Surrounding How has the surrounding area planning documents, site
Development developed over time? visits

Is the building vulnerable to Geological surveys,


Vulnerability to natural hazards such as historical records, risk
Natural Hazards earthquakes, floods, or storms? assessments

Existing Building records,


IV. Conservation & Conservation What conservation measures conservation plans, site
Management Measures have already been taken? visits

Current Interviews with building


Management How is the building currently managers, management
Practices managed and maintained? plans

What legal and policy


frameworks apply to the
building's conservation? (e.g.,
Legal & Policy heritage listing, zoning Relevant legislation,
Framework regulations) planning documents

Who are the key stakeholders


involved in the building's
conservation? (e.g., owners,
Stakeholder community groups, government Stakeholder meetings,
Involvement agencies) interviews

What funding and resources are


Funding & available for the building's Funding proposals, budget
Resources conservation? reports

What is the overall philosophy


Conservation guiding the conservation plan?
V. Proposed Philosophy & What are the specific Conservation plan
Conservation Plan Objectives objectives? document
What specific interventions are
proposed to conserve the Conservation plan
Proposed building? (e.g., repairs, document, architectural
Interventions restoration, adaptive reuse) drawings

Environmental impact
What are the potential impacts assessment, heritage
Impact Assessment of the proposed interventions? impact assessment

Conservation plan
Sustainability How will the conservation plan document, energy audits,
Considerations address sustainability concerns? material selection

Implementation How will the conservation plan Project timeline, budget,


Strategy be implemented? resource allocation

How will the effectiveness of


Monitoring & the conservation plan be Monitoring plan,
Evaluation monitored and evaluated? evaluation framework

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