TA: Vidhi TrivediDeciphering the Morphology of Traditional Indian Towns- Designing Blocks Using Form-Based Guidelines
This design studio proposes an in-depth exploration of traditional Indian towns' rich-and-diverse morphology, aiming to decipher their intricate urban fabric and design principles. Through theoretical frameworks, case studies, field exercises, and analysis, the course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to critically analyze urban forms and design blocks using form-based guidelines to enhance the urban fabric.
Cities are complex organisms, shaped by historical, cultural, social, climatic, and economic factors. Understanding urban typologies and morphology is essential for urban designers to create sustainable, functional, context-responsive, and aesthetically pleasing urban spaces.
The studio will focus on understanding the spatial organization, building typologies, street patterns, and public spaces characteristic of traditional Indian towns, with emphasis placed on identifying underlying principles contributing to their unique identity and functionality.
Form-based guidelines offer a proactive approach to urban-design, prioritizing the physical form and character of buildings and public-spaces over land use alone. By integrating these principles, students ensure coherence, diversity, and human-scale experiences within the built environment.
The studio delves into urban morphology, deciphers typologies, and teaches students to craft urban blocks that enhance the vitality and liveability of cities. This course provides invaluable insights and practical tools for shaping the urban blocks of tomorrow.
