Lakshmi R

CR4003

Restoration Toolbox: Cast iron elements

The work showcased here are excerpts from a Directed Research Project (DRP) report under the Conservation Frameworks Studio, guided by Ar. Aishwarya Tipnis of ATA Studio, Delhi. This research culminating into a user-friendly toolbox for cast iron elements with a pilot study in Chettinad, is envisaged to be a ready reckoner that can be downloaded and used by house owners, practitioners, students and others. It will be available on http://jugaadopolis.com/research/ and is a joint copyright between Aishwarya Tipnis Architects and CEPT University.To view a five minute elevator pitch of this thesis' research idea(s), please click on the link displayed.

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Background, Chettinad as a Pilot Study, Research Process

Understanding the Material, Pathology of Defects

Treatment Methods

Treatment Methods (contd.), Chettinad- Site Study

Analysis

Analysis (contd.), Toolbox

Toolbox (contd.)

Toolbox (contd.), Conclusion, Key References, Snippets from Interviews and Site Visit