Sriparna Seal

MAHT- Thesis/Dissertation/Capstone Project (T/D/C)

My project is titled ‘History of Timber Architecture and Study of its Collapse: Case of Dharmaj.’ The aim has been to reproduce a historic narrative of Architectural Style that majorly employed timber, not only as a sturdy structural framework, but also intricately carved woodwork meant as a façade ornamentation. This genre of architecture thrived famously in Gujarat which makes this artform an unique tangible heritage. The intangible aspect of it is equally precious. It is the knowledge and expertise passed on from generations of native craftsmen who essentially created and sustained this artform. The objective of the research has been to probe deeper into the history to comprehend the various aspects of the phenomenon of this style of architecture and establish its significance.