Nandhini V

CR4000

A. Understand place - Archival research (maps, books, articles, thesis, Bombay gazetteer-1879), Documentation of building B. Cultural significance & Factors of building - Interviews, Interactions with Care taker, principal, staffs and students of Saraswathi mandir school, Alumni of Shala 04, Residence around site, AMC - School board & Heritage department, Historian of Ahmadabad. Comparative study - depending on type, age and material fabric.C. Issues and condition - Condition mapping of material, structure, addition & alteration over time to assess the reasons and to plan ' degree of interventions'.  D. Consolidating all data and in response to constraints, demand develop a design proposal with reference to classic conservation principles, charters, reports, legislation with supporting case studies. E. Deciding on the conservation approach to follow, depending on overall study. Also prioritizing the degree of interventions and obligations.F. Preparing architectural drawings, material comparison and compatibility, detailing, spatial approach supporting the proposal.