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 Architectural & Original Design & principles and construction historical documents,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
