Gayathri S. Kumar

CR4002

This portfolio is a compilation of work done as part of MCR foundation studio . The foundation studio will focus on developing essential skills and understanding of conservation processes. The studio structured into three modules showcasing different methods and techniques for understanding historic buildings. Module 1. Documentation of Built Heritage: Introduction to tools, techniques and methods of recording, documentation & representation of historic structures and sites. Module 2. Understanding Traditional Building Materials: Understanding properties of traditional building materials, their life cycles & the processes of their deterioration through site observations, hands-on exploration & laboratory analysis Module 3. Analysis, Interpretation & Value Assessment: Focus on capacity building for critical analysis of historic structures & their context leading to identification, interpretation & assessment of values embedded in their various aspects.