Parsi Cultural Landscapes - Old city of Ahmedabad

Shah Vishwa Kishorkumar

CR4001

After understanding the World Heritage Site of Old City of Ahmedabad, the theme was 'Hidden/ Underrepresented narratives of Ahmedabad'. The project aims to recognize the Parsi Cultural Heritage of Ahmedabad and bring in their narrative about their contributions to the city. Identification of the issues through visits and stakeholder consultations, leading to a proposal and intervening at different sites based on the site context. The strategies discussed focus on preserving the physical fabric and providing for the continual of intangible heritage. The complete compilation of the studio work can be viewed by clicking the button below (view additional work).

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Introduction to Parsis in India - Timeline and Growth in Ahmedabad

Identification of Parsi Assets in the City of Ahmedabad - Evolution in the Old City

Mapping of the remaining Parsi fabric and its context in Old City

Cultural Mapping and Analysis of all the Parsi Attributes of Ahmedabad

Value Assessment, Framework of the Study and Issue Identification

The process and takeaways of the stakeholder consultation

The Framework of Proposal - Details of Intervention 1 - The Parsi Heritage Trail

Details of Intervention 2 - Parsi Agiyari Complex, Dhalgerwad and Visualization of the Interventions

Details of Intervention 3 - Parsi Dharamshala Complex, GPO Road and Intervention 4 - Parsi Heritage Park, Khanpur

Details of Intervention 4 - Parsi Gymkhana, Khanpur Darwaza and Impacts of all the Interventions