Conservation: Documentation|Research|Engagement|Ethics

Bafna Juhi Ashok Sulekha

1694

The Foundation Studio was aimed at developing knowledge of various tools for documentation & analysis to interpret historic sites. (Sathwara Residence, Gatrad ni Pol, Ahmedabad)

Module I: Documentation of Built Heritage (Through photographs & measure drawings).
Module II: Analyzing Historic Sites
(By assessment of values of elements and aspects contributing to the significance of the building- A specific area of research was given).
Module III: Understanding Traditional Building Materials | Stone, Timber, Lime, Brick.
(Properties, life cycles, deterioration, selecting compatible materials for repair or replacement).
Module IV: Ethics of Site Engagement(Through design, to recall them appropriately during interventions; Reflective essay on ethics of conservation research methodology).

Report Content

Module I | Documentation | Photographs & Measure Drawing | The Sathwara Residence; First Floor Plan

Module II | Tracing the History of The Sathwara Residence | Methodology

Module II | Tracing the History of The Sathwara Residence | Geneology

Module II | Tracing the History of The Sathwara Residence | Establishing Spatio-Temporal Relationships through Geneology

Module II | Tracing the History of The Sathwara Residence | Contested Statements

Module III | Engagement with Lime

Module III | Engagement in the process of brick-making by hand

Module IV | Reflective Essay on adopted conservation research methodology | To Test, Contest & Attest (sheet 1)

Module IV | Reflective Essay on adopted conservation research methodology | To Test, Contest & Attest (sheet 2)

Module IV | Reflective Essay on adopted conservation research methodology | To Test, Contest & Attest (sheet 3)