Landscape Architecture Gothic Architecture Modern Architecture Southern Architecture Architectural Theory Aesthetics and Architecture Socially Constructed Architectural Practice Vernacular Architecture European Design Theory Non-Western Design Practice Urban Design Theory Digital Mediation Theory Graphic Media and Architecture Environmental Limitations to Architecture Thesis Projects CCA has about 1,000 B.Arch. thesis successfully completed by its alumni ever since the first batch graduation in 1966. Many thesis, embodying research, documentation, analysis, design proposal and presentation, on a wide variety of subjects, have won acclaim from external examiners from various parts of India and abroad. Some of the thesis projects are pioneer works in the annals of architectural education in India . Topic Business cum Recreational Centre, Goa . Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, Chandigarh . 5-Star Deluxe Hotel at Jaypee Greens, Greater Noida. Toy Museum aand Research Centre, Greater Noida. 5-Star Deluxe Hotel at Gurgaon. Multiplex at Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. DLF’s Ready Built Office at Chandigarh Technology Park , Kishangarh. Convention and Exhibition Center , Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Meditation Space – Savitri Bhawan, Auroville Venue for international Film Festival of India, Bambolim (Panaji), Goa “Workspace Picnic”- Office Headquarters for Godrej Mumbai. National Aerospace Museum Complex, New Delhi . Sultan Ghari Sanskritik Kendra, New Delhi . Quark Infocity, Mohali Marine Archeological Museum at Panaji, Goa Indian Embassy in Muscat . Delhi Public School , Faridabad . A Slum Rehabilitation Scheme at Molarband, Delhi . Interpretation Centre for Bhoj Wetlands, Bhopal Museum on Goddess and Sanskrit Bhawan, Mansa Devi. SAARC Information and Documentation Centre, New Delhi . Indira Gandhi Pratishthan Sansthan, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow . Multiplex at Bangalore . Habitat Centre, Patiala . Precepts and Performance of Capitol Complex, Chandigarh with special reference to the Secretariat Building . Sports Complex, Sirsa Recreation-cum-Health Centre, Greater Noida. Indian Institute of Management, Noida. Centre for International Research on Human Unity, Auroville. School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi . Research and Tourist Centre at Lonar. Habitat Centre, Panchkula. Osho Commune at Delhi . IT Park, Greater Noida ISBT, Gurgaon Aarogya Dham, Sector 3, Panchkula. Habitat Service Centre, Noida. District Jail at Narnaul, Haryana. Gurgaon Exhibition cum Convention Centre, Gurgaon French Pavilion, Auroville Regional Habitat Centre, Ahmedabad National Media Centre, Gurgaon. Amity University of Information Technology, Noida. Delhi Public School , Jaipur. Noida International Centre, Noida. Canara Bank Development Banking Institute, Gurgaon Infosys Campus IT Park, Chandigarh . Luxury Hotel at Forest Hill Resort Protective Exhibition Space, Kurukshetra National Institute of Design, Bangalore Centre for Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts The Chandigarh “ Botanical Garde n Masha Simrat Kaur Lucknow Racecourse Humane Habitat for the Urban Poor of Chandigarh at Sector 56, Chandigarh . Aqua Park at Rohini, Delhi . Revitalization of the immortal link between the river and the town:Vrindavan Ghats. “Galiara” – An approach to urban Conservation, Amritsar Research and Training Centre in Palliative Care & Hospice Meditation Centre, Delhi THESIS TOPICS THESIS TOPICS The Residential enclave at Bangalore Habitat centre Institute for performing arts Indian Institute of management –Noida Eco Spa retreat at Thekkady Iskcon Temple Complex-Chennai Academy for the blind Ayurvedic centre Super speciality eye hospital Freedom park-urban space in Bangalore MegaMall @ Bangalore(Design of mixed-used building) Amusement park at Kerala 99Batch Mini Tidel Park at Coimbatore City Centre @ Noida Edathavalam for Sabarimala at Nalakkal Sea-Sublime Entertainment Arena National Institute of Port Management@ Ernakulam Kumari Darshan at Kanyakumari Indian Institute of Technology @ Palakkad Luxurious Apartment complex Music Academy @ ThiruvaiYaru Innovative –Child and Youth development centre Film and Video Park @ Trivandrum Shrujan-Heritage Village Multispeciality Hospital Kalashram a centre for Performing Arts Mega Sports Complex-Ranchi Chennai Motor speedway Mall of Minerva at Bangalore Covention Centre @ Hyderabad Five star Hotel Beach Resort at Bekal @ Kerala Bio-IT Business Park Herbal Park Aviation University @ Madurai Group Housing THESIS TOPICS Health Resort-Siruvani Youthcentre at Madurai School of Arts Architecture @Kanayakumari Muthamil Maiyam High Court Bench At Madurai Childrens Village Tourist Centre the Gateway to Unknown at Gekar- . Sinyi-Arunachalpradesh Knit wear Industry at Perundurai GandhiMuseum Revitalisation of Madurai Science centre Algar kovil fort area development Civic centre @ Hyderabad a place for people Tuticorin Marine Drive Residential school –Pandicherry Vandiyur Lakeside Development Inter university centre for astronomy and astrophysics Kavalur Islamic centre Energy Efficient Approach Television broad casting centre at Chennai G.K.Charitable Trust Hospital –Coimbatore Prison –A Humane Approach Vaigai River Front development Weavers housing Integrated wholesale market complex Bharat Darshan At Bangalore Information Technology Part-Chennai Hill Resort –Kodaikannal National Institute of Fashion Technology Redevelopment of Madurai Periyar Busstand area – Madurai Whole Sale Textile market at Koyambedu Science Centre THESIS TOPICS Mass Rapid Transit system-Chennai Car Manufacturing Plant Film & Video Park Trivandrum Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped Center for Arts Center for Digital Art and design Bhaaskara Kerala Tourist Village at Sarabendra –Rajapattinam InterstateBus Terminal at Chennai Exhibition Pavilion-Chennai National Institute of Port Management-Cochin Multi-Speciality Hospital-Pondicherry Golden city Vardehpalayam Artisans village Madurai Water Park at Chennai Indian School of Business Heitage villat at Hambi Agriculture College at Thanjavur .G. Nagar Sports Complex-Noida Hospice-(add days to life) Multifunctional light rail transit station –Delhi Amenties centre industrial park Kalasangam-A Cultural Gallery –Hyderabad Ecotourism and Wildlife and Research –Hyderabad Cancer center-Pondicherry Beach Resort –Vizhapatinam .Bangalore and an efficient approach E-City’s Entertainment Ltd-chennai Buddhist Heritage Circuit –Thotlakanda University Campus Rehabilization Centre for children Industrial Housing for Jayankondam lignite and power project Restructuring of urban scenario T.Coimbatore Convention Center-Hyderabad Thanjavur Heritage fort area Redevelopment of Tanjore Seminary(light of hope centre)Madurai Biotechnology park Health Resort.Institute of Graphic Arts at Sivakasi Paediatric Institute paediatric hospital and Research Institute International Convention Centre Medical College Neighbourhood Development Uthangudi Madurai Design of Engineering College Godissia Trade Fair ComplexCoimbatore Multiflex Integrated whole sale Market Complex-Madurai Five star hotel-Chennai Goshree Islands Development Conservation of Chennai General Post office Accounts Generals office Image Institute of Photography Bangalore THESIS TOPICS Green Architecture-National Academy of construction –Hyderabad BuddhaPurnima lake front development –Hyderabad Citycenter Integrated Resort Araku Intelligent Buildings Design of an office complex Five star Hotel. New Town Rajarhat civic centre Center for folk arts Arts & Science college ariyallur Urban Hatt Traditional Glimpse Discovery Center THESIS TOPICS National Convention Center-Chennai Rasa Commune (Barrier Free Community for the Mentally challenged) National Institute of design-Bangalore Redevelopment of Bhavani Down-Urbanstudy Police Academy-Campus Planning Payanigal maiyam-chithambaram Shilparamam-A cultural Village. Hyderabad Green Resort Arya vaidya sala Indian Institute of Management –Indore International National Residential School Hotel design an energy efficient approach National Institute of Port Management Wellingdon Island A vedic study & Research Centre Ashram Family Entertainment centre-Cochin Film city-Trivandrum Science centre Sub-central Business District Madurai Leisure centre Shrutilaya school of Indian classical music@ Chennai Knowledge Park-An Intelligent Building State Capital –Chennai Kaladeep-ArtisansVillage Self Contained Apartment Complex Residential Park Tourist Centre-Kancheepuram Water Theme Park Housing for Transport Staff Madurai International Hindi University-Wardha Orphanage THESIS TOPICS Science & Technology centre @ Coimbatore Institute of Medical sciences-Andipatti Mud Village @ Thanjavur School of Music . Eco Resort-Vagamon City centre at Salt Lake-Kolkata Apparel Park-Bangalore Institute of brackish water aquaculture-Mangalore Biotech park-Bangalore Bits-Birla Institute of Technology and Science –GOA Info-Tech-Park at Bangalore THESIS TOPICS Hyderabad International Trade Exposition International residential School at Hyderabad Office Cum Entertainment Centure @ EkkatuthangalChennai Hill Resort at Ponmudi-Kerala Residential Condominium a passive approach Town center at Karaikudi ISBT @ Thiruvananthapuram-Kerala Hi-Tech City @ Bangalore Intelligent building System Textile Trade Centre National Institute of siddha at chennai Hotel Management & Catering Technology Institute Tourist centre at Gangai Konda Cholapuram Global Institute of Governance in the information age at Hyderabad Collectorate at Krishnagiri Beach Resort at Chennai Cost-Effedctive Neighbourhood .Redesigning of Poompuhar Heritage centre Socio Cultural complex Spiritual centre for Iskcon @ Chennai Truck Terminal an Integrated service complex World trade centre State Capital complex Integrated whole sale Market Complex Convention centre-Hyderabad AAditya centre for Rehabilitation of the mind-CBE Beach Resort at Behal Resort at Mahabalipuram Archaeological park-old Leisure park at Tirupathi Taj Wellington Mews at Mumbai Mass Rapid Transit system at St.thomas Mount – Chennai Phuntsoklin Tibetan Craft Settlement Corporate Housing Hill Resort-Eco village. CHENNAI / LIGHTING ENGINEERING COLLEGE AT KARUR /CLIMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL CRUISE TERMINAL AT KOCHIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT PUNE /CAMPUS PLANNING BORSTAL SCHOOL / BEHAVIOURAL APPROACH /AGEWISE CLASSIFICATION SCHOOL FOR SPASTICS AT DWARKA / LEARNING SPACES SOCIO-CULTURALCENTER AT CNIDA / OPEN SPACES HABITAT CENTRE AT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL AT NAVI MUMBAI BUSINESS CENTRE AT MUMBAI / STRUCTURAL SYSTEM A NEW DAWN AT WYANAD –AN ASHRAM / . NEWDELHI / CABLE SUSPENDED ROOF STRUCTURES KOCHI MARINA VILLAGE COCHIN INTERNATIONAL MARINA CLUB INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PARK AT COIMBATORE / BETTER WORKING ENVIRONMENT) TEXTILE RESEARCH CENTER AT KARUR / ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT LEISURE STAY AT OOTY / INFRASTRUCTURE MEDICAL TOURISM / LANDSCAPE PLANTS CONDOMINIUM AT CHENNAI / TO DEAL WITH THE VARIOUS LANDSCAPE PRINCIPLES IN ORDER TO DESIGN HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SHOPPING MALL @ OMR.Shopping Mall Smart Homes at Siruseri Ayurvedic Retreat centre THESIS TOPICS /SPECIAL STUDY ECO RESORT AT BEKAL AT KERALA /eco tourism RESIDENTIAL ENCLAVE AT TARABANAHALLI /OPEN SPACES SCIENCE MUSEUM AT SANA’A –YEMEN /YEMEN ARCHITECTURE VIRTUAL REALITY / LIGHTS MUSEUM / ARCHITECTURE AND LIGHT HERITAGE CENTER AT MADURAI INTER MODAL TRANSIT CENTRE-BANGALORE / FIRESAFETY SPORTS COMPLEX FOR COMMON WEALTH GAMES 2010. kalaniketan – cochin. Gandhiji university at Kottyam. 4. 1. 9. 1. 9. 5. 9. 15. Tropicl botanical garden at trivendrum. 3. 4. 7. Centre for independent living. science and technology centre at coimbatore. proposed evergreen housing estate in Bangalore 5. Rehabitation centre for the physically handicapped. . 11. archeological museum and research centre at Hampi. Wild life institute of India in Behr. 10. 12. Architectural college and research institute. 5. Regional sports centre at Trivandrum. Islamic centre at tirunelveli. half way home rehabitation centre for the mentally ill. 8. 6. centre for Christian studies and information. Public school. MEDO – a pharmaceutical industry and research centre t coimbatore. 3. International convention centre at madras. Correctional centre for the 1st time offenders. 14. 7. a religious complex at Jamshedpur.SYMBOLISM IN ARCHITECTURE 1. 7. Centre for mentally retarded children at madrass. 13. Film institute. Paryatak ashray – tourist resort that embodies the living traditing of japan. 6. 12. Rehabilitation centre for the blind. lucknow. rural school. 10. Civic centre at New Delhi. central university at pondicherry. Saint school. unity temple – a temple of understanding. 4. fort cochin seafort development. 2. 6. assam. 11. 3. 1. ecotel. 12. 13. 2. proportioning system in traditional hindu arch. 10. School of architecture. Passive solar Holliday resort. 16. District hospital at kanya kumari. College of art and design Madurai. international air terminal at madrass. Doordarshan Kendra at Madurai. Indian institute of management. 14. recreation centre at trichy. Home for the aged. 8. Indian institute of Technology. 11. Cancer institute. Shore like leisure centre. 2. 8. A tourist village at trichy. resurrection of humpi.an approach towards interior architecture 13. line of force-an integrated high density habitat for the new millennium at aurovile 11. study of ghats of varanasi 1. an energy efficient software park at mysore 12. A LEISURE VILLAGE AT COCHIN 3. sports complex at Hyderabad 13. institute of hotel management catering technology and applied nutrition 4. “pragathi” – a humanitarian design approach for a correctional centre through a study of psychological impact of built environment 16. centre for textile technology 16. A STUDY OF BRITISH EXPENSSIONS AT CALCUTTA 2. a centre for classical dance and music 7. a milieu for fashion amelioration at Bangalore 1. Islamic. centre for development of stones 10.culture centre at nagore 18. the integrated agricultural research centre at coimbatore 2. design for holistic healing centre – an approach to subtle energy conscious architecture 4. multiplex-design at Bangalore 11. marine complex. study of charminar street and miralam mandi area for redesign proposal 12. nandyal medical college 15. vertical city a study on vertical urbanism 17. virtual abode-a setting for subnormal 3. the national “space science centre” 14. “saransh” – study of ulsoor lake precinct and to rejuvenate it through the design of mixed land use typology 8. integrated marine harvesting development centre 9.2. hospice care 5. hill resort at munnar 14. A CULTURAL INSTITUTION WITH BARRIER FREE ENVIRONMENT .a dive in to marine world 19. metro plaza. development of mansagar lake – as a tourist spot through the urban study of amber settlement 6. world trade centre at Chennai 7. convergence centre for independent journals 8. genome research institute 6. navi Gantal holistic approach towards disaster resistant housing 3. urban realization: study of built environment of Sourastra community at madurai 18. hi-tech park at nanguneri 17. design of eco-village 10. an integrated approach towards developing patnitop as tourist village 9.study of humpi village and group of monuments to develop the living standards of its people 5. “punarjanma” – a centre for treatment rehabilitation and research of people affected by HIV/AIDS 15. TAMIL KALACHARA MAIYAM. TOWARDS A NEED ARCHITECTURE A DEMONSTRATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 1. RIVER FFRONT DEVELOPMENT SABARMATI 17. DESIGN OF A VALUES MANUFACTURING UNIT AT RANIPET 7. MORPHOSIS OF A PLACE.SEAPORT AT GOPALPUR 5. IN SEARCH OF SPECIAL IDENTITY FOR CREATIVE ASCENT 16. SCHOOL OF CULTURAL STUDIES – AT JEZPUR 2. MEHRAULI… A STUDY OF CHANGES AND AN EFFORT TOWARDS CONTINUITY PRECINENT DEVELOPMENT TAHAZ MAHAL TO AULIYA MASJID 15. NATIOANAL DEFENCE ACADEMY. MANDU – A STUDY OF ITS ARCHITECTURAL CHARRACTER AND DESIGN OF TOURIST VILLAGE 14. MILLENIUM CENTRE AT CHENNAI 8. CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND WORLD TRADE ENERGY CONSCIOUS APPROACH 13.A CIVIC CUM COMMERCIAL CENTRE AT COIMBATORE 3.CENTRE FOR TAMIL CULTURE AT MADURAI 19.4. PEOPLE’S PLACE. REGIONAL EXPRESSION IN CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT 6. CENTRE FOR BUILT ENVIRONMENT AT TARAMANI CHENNAI 10. TO REVITALIZE THE DETORIORATED GUISE 9.HIGH COURT DESIGN OF ENERGY CONSCIOUS CMC BUILDING 4. UNDERSTANDING WALLS AND THE CONTEXTURAL DESIGN OF MUSSIUM AT CHANDIGARH 12. REDEVELOPEMENT OF TRICHY CENTRAL BUS STAND 9. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF KNITWEAR FASHION TECHNOLOGY AT TIRUPUR 5. SANGAMAM… A CENTRE FOR AMELIORATION OF TAMIL CULTURE AND TOURISM IN CHENNAI 13. TOWARDS THE CREATION OF AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS “THE HUMAN TOUCH AT AUROVILLE” 6. THE ARCHITECTURE AND THE IDENTITY OF MANDVI 10. REGIOANLA HEAD QUARTERS FOR “SUS” VILLAGES OF SOUTH INDIA A COLOUR CONSCIOUS DESIGN 18. CONTEXTUAL OF A MASS RAPID SYSTEM STATION COMPLEX AT MYSORE 7. A STUDY INTO THE LOGICS OF DECONSTRUCTION STIMULI AND SCIENCE 12. HERITAGE AND TOURIST COMPLEX AT KHAJURAHO 11. HARBOUR. AN AMBIENCE FOR TEXTILE AMEBIORATION AT COIMBATORE 11. ENVIRONMENT FOR ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AT BANGALORE . MUNNAR 14. INSTITUTE OF RUBBER TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH 8. SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL 15. TEMPLE OF JUSTICE GUJARAT. ENERGY CONSCIOUS DESIGN OF A SOFTWARE COMPLEX 16. MULTI FUNCTIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE AT BANGALORE 10. CORE OF A SATELLITE TOWN – FARIDABAD(COAST CORE SATELLLITE TOWN) 11. 3. A STUDY ON ENVIRONMENTAL PERCEPTION AND MEANING DESIGN OF URBAN MULTIPLEX AT BANGALORE 15. AN EXPOSITION OF HUMAN OSTENTATION AT CHENNAI 21. TAMIL NADU 24. REFLECTION OF HERRITAGE ON THE URBAN FORM OF PUSHKAR – AN INSIGHT OF A COMMENSURATE DESIGN OF A “SHILP GRAMI” 17. RYTHMS OF ASCENT IN ARCHITECTURE OF FORT COCHIN AND MATRAW CHERRY 28. INDUSTRIAL CENTRE FOR AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH AT THIRUVALLUVAR.TRANSIT TERMINAL AT CHENNAI 19. LANDMARK COMPLEX IN COMMEMORATION OF INDIA’S 50 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE 29. 5. REJUVENATION OF CRAWFORD MARKET MUMBAI THROUGH A STUDY ON SPATITAL INTREFACE AND IMAGE STRUCTURE IN MARKET PLACES OF COLLONIAL PRECINET 16. VISUAL MEDIA CITY AT BANGALORE THIYAGARAJAN – A DESIGN PROPOSAL 18. ART MANOR 23. 4. INTEGRATED BUS. BANGAL INTERNATIONAL CENTRE AT CHENNAI LOW RISE HIGH DENSITY HOUSING AT CHENNAI ASIAD CITY – CALCUTTA A HIGH DENSITY MODEL HOUSING AT HOSUR NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL AT CHENNAI ZONAL HABITAT CENTRE AT CHENNAI “A STUDY OF FRENCH EXPRESSION” AT PONDICHERRY DESIGN OF ARTS AND CRAFTS CENTRE 8. 7. 6. A SETTING FOR JAINA THOUGHT 14. INTERFACE ZONE OF TRANSPOR – A STATION NODE OF MARKET SPACE KOYAMBEDU 27. GOAN HERITAGE CENTRE 9. COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS 1. GREEK EMBASSY IN INDIA 22. A SUSTAIANABLE DEVELOPEMENTTAL APPROACH FOR A HEALTH RESORT AT SIRUVANI 13. KUBAKONAM – MANIFRSTATION OF TRADITIONAL SETTING 19. BEACH RESORT AT GOA 1. MIXED USE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT 20. REDEVELOPMENT OF CHENNAI CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION 18. VISHAKAPATNAM EXPORT PROCESING ZONE 25. SCHOOL OF GRAPHIC ARTS AT SIVAKASI . 2. DOORDARSHAN KENDRA.17. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AT CHENNAI 12.DESIGN OF TV STATION AT PONDICHERRY 26. high density urban housing 5. DESIGN OF SPIRUTUAL COMPLEX AT RAMESHWARAM 4. NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ADVANCED MEDICAL SCIENCE 19. electronic technology park at kerala 8.technology 12. UNIVERSITY OF IDEOLOGY AT SRIRANGAM 10. INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND RESEARCH AT PERUNDURAI 25. KASHMERE GATE. soico – technical centre for environmental education 2. ocean park 6. APPLICATION OF DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DESIGN OF CENTRE OF ENERGY STUDIES 11. DELHI 23. CENTRE FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATION 7. RENINTERPRETATION OF SACRED SPACES. ARRIVING AT DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS FOR REPRESENTATING ITS NOS. OLD DELHI – PROPOSED HERRITAGE MUSEUM. NATIOANAL INSTITUTE FOR THE HANDICAPPPED 20. REVITALISATION OF MAMALLAPURAM THROUGH A STUDY OF THE BUILT ENVIRNMENT AND BEHAVIOUR PATTERING IN THE TRADITIONAL URBAN SETTING OF INDIA 5. A STUDY OF VERNACULAR AND CONTEMPORARY ENERGY CONSCIOUS TECHNIQUES AND PROPOSAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTRE AT JAIPUR 6. Arugya Dhamam – a place for healthy leisure 4. EXPLORATORIUM 17. centre of excellence in bio. HEAD QUARTES FOR NON-ALIGNED NATIONS.MADRASS 18.2. regional forest academy and research centre at Bangalore . CENTRE FOR EARTH SCIENCE . BANGALORE 9. CITY CENTRAL COMPLEX 22. 1. world trade centre at madras 1. MARINE TRAINING INSTITUTE 8. A HOLISTIC ENVIRONMENTAL FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT 24. post graduate institute of medical science at Tanjore 10. OF THREE CLIMATIC ZONES. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM AT TIRUCHY 16. ARTS AND HAND CRAFT CENTRE AT PIPLI 12. state legislature complex 7. INTER UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS – BANGALORE 3. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CREATIVITY 14. CORRECTIONAL CENTRE FOR THE JUVENILES 15. IN SEARCH OF REGIONAL IDENTITY AND CULTURAL CONTINUITY THROUGH A STUDY OF TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE OF KERALA 13. REDEVELOPEMENT OF THE SUR SAGAR LAKE – VADODARA 21. institute of hotel management and catering technology 9. central silk and sericulture research institute and silk industry at Dharapuri 3. INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. regional telecom training centre at madras 11. redevelopment of new market at Calcutta architectural design of phase3 . multi arts centre at coimbatore 19. institute of leather technology and research at kanpur 5. 4. textile research centre at coimbatore 10. 6. 5. high court bench – madurai 8. 4. a setting of creativity 11. design proposa for film city at madras 10. centre for aquatic sports and indoor games – hydrabad 15. silk centre at kanchipuram 2. software research and development centre at taramani – madras 11. institute of oceanography at madras 9. 2. rajiv Gandhi centre for science and youth development at sriperumbalur 18. manonmaniam sudaranar university 11. a contemporary fishing centre 12. study of open spaces in planned housing colonies 14. 3. residential public school at hydrabad 6. agricultural university at trichy 22. eco sensitive agriplex 17. a study of the evolution of church architecture in tamil nadu diocese 3. airtropolis at madras 20. centre for the environment 16. 5. redevelopment Gandhi street market at trichy 21. district health care complex at madurai 13. district head quarters at nagapattinam 9. sports city of south asia at Bangalore regional science centre at coimbatore police academic anthropological museum and research centre at mysore climatic design approach – a synthesis of vernacular and contemporary principles 7. permanent capital complex 12. thanjore dist. international airport 1. an energy conscious approach to design navodaya vidyalaya 9. manolaya – a centre for mental health 8. mother dairy – madras 10. national institute of sports at madras 4. 3. ndustrial design centre an approach to the design of shopping centre Jamia Darusalam Agrahara – a study and documentation of 18 Vathima Agraharans . cardio and neurg research institute at Vellore 7. international convention centre 6.2. a religious complex at srirangam 8. automotive research centre 13. bharat diamond bourse(BDB) at Bombay 1. centre for electronic design and technology at thuvakudi 7. design of the Indian institute of technology at Dhakwad 27. bangalore international airport 11. rejuvenation of mahamandir area (jodhpur) through the redisn of social institutions 9. kala academy – a school for music and dance at Chidambaram 27. navi Mumbai 18. design of a mixed use building at Dubai 26. sea life park (vol-1. for C. “so-Ham” ambience for self realization and austere living CHANDIGARH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE: CHANDIGARH 10TH SEMESTER B. centre for oncology 25. urban insertation an approach towards contextual design in old city at Madurai 8. Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) – Bombay 1. energy conscious design of construction equipment manufacturing unit 24.M.23. Vellore 28. a study of step wells of Gujarat design of a cultural design at Gandhinagar 25. five star hotel at coimbatore 24. bio technology park at Chennai 14. design of a modern temple at Sriperamputhur 7. incremental design in public housing at navi mumbai 21. retreat centre at Yelagiri hills. revitalazation of Alappuzha : Venice of East a centre for advertising studies at Pune technopolis at cennai architecture for the blind – a studey and design of a comprehensive rehabilitation centre at pondicherry 5. marine training institute at Cochin 6. design of sea shore hotel 28.C. redevelopment of gopi talav 12. international convention centre 23. commercial cum recreational centre people place at Chennai 19. the design of infrastructural facilities for an automatic power station 13. coimbatore stock exchange 26. 3.ARCH. a contextual conglomeration of systems at Kattupalli island 22. an energy conscious approach to the design of a resort at mamallapuram 20.SESSION 2008-2009 TENTATIVE LIST OF APPROVED THESIS TOPIC . light space form an understanding on the creative use of light and design of centres for fine arts at pondicherry 16. 4. Bandra KUrla complex an international finance and business centre 29. 2. vol-2) 10. revitalization of capital complex chandigarh 17. study of pre fabrication and modular coordination (design of mid rise office complex) 15. transportation interchange at Nerul. Sohan Lal Utilization of Space Under Flyovers Saharan Bangalore Mass Rapid Transit System Assistant Professor (MTRS) Study and Station Design at the Majestic Khushboo – 17/04 Railway Museum at Lonavala Amit Kumar Verma Institute and Studios for Gaming and – 03/03 Animation. Chandigarh Eco Park at Mullanpur Topic 2. Greater Noida (NCR). Chandigarh Ruchika Thakur – Urban Entertainment Centre. Pondicherry Sarang Goel – Integrated Transportional Node. Anu Singh. Janbade Prafulla Tarachand. Sector 53. Guide 1. Multimedia Film City. J. Chandigarh Mr.Raipur. Mangalore. Amrit Panwar & Ms. Amandeep Joon – 36/04 6. 3. Lecturer (Sr. Sarangpur. Lecturer (Sr. Co-guides) Mr. U. Scale) 26/04 Hyderabad (Ms. Chandigarh Mr. P Singh. Parmeet Singh Debajyoty Dam – Centre of Excellence for Lighting.P. Kolkata Diptarshi Dev – Aqua Marine Park. Scale) 5. Amol Langer – 5/04 TATA Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre – Rajerhat. Name of Thesis No. Chandigarh Saumya Sharma – Architecture for Hills: A Site 31/04 Responsive Settlement at Dakhoo Mrs. Bhatt 9/04 Bangalore Assistant Professor Richa Talwar – Waterfront Development – Beach (CAS) 25/04 Convention and Exhibition Centre. 4. 10/04 Karnataka Umadhar Kamti – Chandigarh Home – “ A machine to 35/04 live in” Archeological Survey of India – Research and Training Institute. Anu Dhiman – 8/04 Low Cost Housing at Karjat. Sangeeta Bagga Aina Mittal – 3/04 Forest Research and Training Mehta. 30/04 Sector 17. Mr.Sr. . Mr Pradeep Kumar Bhagat Assistant Professor Name of student Nishaant Saxena – 22/04 Jagjot Singh – 38/04 Manav Batra – 20/03 Aditi Gupta – 2/04 Hina Sahi – 14/04 Advanced Trauma Centre and Hospital. Institute. Aquanarium-Aqua Display and Research Centre. Bangalore.Film and Research Institute. Ludhiana Gagandeep Bawa – International Cruise terminal. Mr Dharmendra Kumar Lecturer 12. Punjab Automobile Research and Training Institute. Mohali Tribal Heritage Museum. Mohali Aurofilm -. Gurgoan 33/04 Abhimanyu Gupta – Luxurious Sea-Front Apartments at 1/04 Mahalaxmi. Bus Terminal cum Commercial Complex. Kolkata 9. Scale) Harveesh Kaur – 13/04 Mukesh Kumar Sondhi – 19/04 7. Lecturer Jaskanwal Singh – 15/04 Neha Narang – 20/04 Shikhar Sharma – 32/04 11. Lecturer Aman Sohal – 04/04 Houses for Raghu Rai and Isabelle Normand – A Study in Contrast Gagandeep Singh Digital Morphogenesis and its – 12/04 Implementation in Fairlie Centre. Mr. Mumbai 11/04 Shivank Sharma – Bio-climatic Tower. Ms Harleen Kaur. Mrs Deepika Gandhi. Sonepat Siddhartha Bharadwaj – 34/04 8. Mr Gaurav Gangwar. Gurgoan Centre for Art. Mumbai . Design 24/04 and Technology. Lecturer SK Nawaz Ali – 27/04 Cornelius Deb Barma – 9/03 10. Culture and Tourism promotion of North East India Museum of Modern Art. Assam Convention Centre in Rajiv Gandhi Education City. Mr Manoj Kumar. Scale) Jatinder Kaur – 16/04 Sajal Das – 29/04 Mharashtra Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre at Kharar.Lecturer (Sr. Pune Fashion Technology Park. Lecturer (Sr. India Rahul Vig – 23/04 General Hospital at Sector 23-A. Auroville DLF Galleria Mall. Kolkata Richa Sarin – Srishti Campus – School of Art. Sujay Sengupta. Sonapur. Gurgaon.CHANDIGARH 10TH SEMESTER B.Lecturer on Contract Basis Sagar Prasad 28/04 Supriya Kukreja – 39/04 Airport at Jaisalmer Varnaparichay – The Book Mall. I.SESSION 2007-2008 TENTATIVE LIST OF APPROVED THESIS TOPIC NAME OF THESIS NAME OF STUDENT GUIDE AND ROLL NO.I. India. Faridabad Amrit Anoop Singh Bains 5/03 Mandeep Kumar 21/03 Mr Pradeep K Bhagat Assistant Professor Abhinav Gupta 2/03 Harpinder Singh 16/03 5 Star Hotel. Bangalore. Ahmedabad.T. Automall. Greater Noida. Mr K. I. Kolkata CHANDIGARH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE . Pune.L.ARCH.D. Amritsar Kamaljit Singh 18/03 Professional Animation Movies & Games Studios DVPMNT. Singh Assistant Professor Amita Heer 4/03 Sabarmati Riverfront Development – Heritage Park.. Saharan Assistant Professor Anuj Sharma 8/03 Narzina Ahmed 23/03 Theme Park. HAMPI Mythological Theme Park.M.Gurgaon . Mr Sangeet Kumar Gupta Rahat Khanna 20/02 THESIS TOPIC Formula One Circuit. Priyanka Singh 25/03 Vinod 39/03 Heritage Interpretation Centre. Chandigarh Research and Exhibition Centre for Light. (Uttranchal) Mr S. Panchkula Mr Parmeet S Bhatt Aarti Khokar 1/03 Habitat Centre. Haridwar. Sarangpur. Sheena Saini 31/03 5 Star Deluxe Hotel City Centre. T. Tripura. New Delhi. Mr Janbade Prafulla Tarachand Divya Jindal 11/03 Simrandeep Singh 33/03 Jaikishan Negi 12/02 Commercial Centre. Goa. Gurgaon Museum of Color. High Court. Bangalore. Mumbai. Lecturer Rajesh Kumar. Campus World Trade Centre. Ahmedabad Mr Sujay Sengupta. Fashion Institute & Retail. Pondicherry Ellora Sculpture Park. School Design with Barrier for concept at Raipur. Dwarka. Convention cum Hospitality Hub at Sabarmati Riverfront. PIER Redevelopment. Lecturer Richa Tandon 29/03 Simranjeet Singh Bhogal 34/03 Varun Narain Mathur 38/03 Anindita Guha 6/03 Jasmeet Kahlon 12/03 Suvidha Arora 37/03 I. . Dwarka. Bangalore. Chattisgarh Mrs Deepika Gandhi Lecturer Mr Manoj Kumar.A. Park.B. Gurgaon Business Centre. Bangalore Wildlife Resort Jim Corbelt National Park. Ellora.Lecturer Rajesh 26/03 Sheetal Bedi 32/03 Conventional-cum-Cultura. Centre. Aerospace Museum. Pranamee Nath 40/03 Mr Gaurav Gangwar. Uttrachanl Housing at Greater Noida Club Mahindra –Theme Village Resort. Lecturer Ankit Srivastava 7/03 Dhruv Sarweshwar Lal 10/03 Kriti Sharma 19/03 Fashion Hub. M. Delhi. Whitefield. Pondicherry. Lonavala Mr J P Singh. 22/02 Gaurav Mahajan 13/03 Monika Choudhary 22/03 Richa Aggarwal 28/03 Sustainable Redevelopment of Tsunami effect Village. Lecturer Gaurav Thukral 14/03 International conventional Centre. Sonia 35/03 LA Calypso Bearch Resort at Baga Beach. L. Singh Assistant Professor Gopal K Garg.CHANDIGARH 10TH SEMESTER B.. Rohtak Ekta Aggarwal 12/03 Indian Textile plaza. Saharan Assistant Professor Chesta Khanna. Agartala.SESSION 2006-2007 TENTATIVE LIST OF APPROVED THESIS TOPIC NAME OF THESIS GUIDE Mr Pradeep K Bhagat Assistant Professor NAME OF STUDENT AND ROLL NO. Goa Infotech Park. CHANDIGARH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE . Dwarka International Cricket Stadium cum Academy. Tripura Mr S.39/02 Sky Bus Station integrated with commercial complex. 6/02 Pushpkant Verma.35/02 THESIS TOPIC Ocenarium at Dona Paula. Shillong. 19/02 Judicial Academy. Kochi Sports Complex. Gunveen 15/03 Broadcast Media – Technology Center. ½ Mohita Garg. Greater Noida Winter sports club Solang. Akhil Agrwal. 26/02 Saurabh Bhagra.I. Mohali Multimedia-cum |Film Center. 8/02 Sandeep Kumar. Manali Animesh Majumdar. Pune Mr K.37/02 Capital Complex. Ahmedabad. Lecturer on Contract Basis Neha Singh 24/03 World Class Sports Centre at Mohali Satendra Jain 30/03 Integrated Airport Terminal. Bhopal Shushant Gupta 36/03 Film and Television institute.Mr Dharmendra | Kumar Lecturer Ms Harleen Kaur.ARCH.M.14/02 Tania Miglani. Film City.D. Mumbai Nabin Das 38/02 I. 27/02 Cruise Terminal. Noida . Chandigarh Anoop Roop Grover. Auroville Kadambini Jain.P. Technologies. 23/02 Mr J P Singh. Lecturer Hina Gupta. Gujrat . 7/02 Lecturer Rahul Sharma. Hydrabad The Villas – The Ideal Retreat for sophisticated. 32/02 Sunali Bansal 42/02 Highland Ranch. Shimla Unitech Housing. Hinjewadi. Pune Mrs Sangeeta Bagga Mehta. Noida.13/02 Kalagram at Said-Ul-Ajaib. Annie Goyal. New Delhi Rajrishi Garg. 3/02 Lecturer Museum of Moving images. 21/02 Animation Centre. luxurious apartments in Gurgaon Mrs Deepika Gandhi Arunjyoti Hazarika. Chandigarh Commercial Plaza Faridabad (Haryana) Mr Sujay Sengupta. 34/02 Entertainment and Retail Centre at Mumbai Textile Mills. Resort and Cottages. 10/02 CIRHU Centre For international Research on Human Unity.25/01 Hibiscus. 16/01 Nityanand Rehabilitation Centre for Mentally ill. 5/02 Indus Centre: Ideas from the ruins. U. Goa Ripan Das. Mumbai Mayank Kaushal. Gurgaon Kirandeep Kaur. Jaipur Ramandeep Singh24/02 Venue for international Film Festival of India. 22/02 Shilpam Sood. Lecturer Rajesh Kumar. Gurgoan Mr Parmeet S Bhatt Garima Gulati.Surabhi Sharma. Amusement Park. Manesar. 41/02 Campus Development of Agilent. Film City. Kurkshetra Mr Dharmendra G Preethi Reddy. Mr Manoj Kumar. 17/02 Mgf Housing Palm Spring. 31/02 Academy and Museum of Photography. Lecturer on Contract Basis Shilpa Ahuja. Sector 54. Gujrat Mr Gaurav Gangwar. Lecturer Sharmila Chatterjee. Bhopal Barrio Chino. Bandra – Kurla Complex.11/02 Lecturer Centre for Western Music. Pondicherry LIST OF THESIS TOPICS (SESSION 2005-2006 Name of Roll No. Prithviraj Bhattacharjee. Ruchika Singhal. Anil Kumar.18/02 TC GL Centre at Dinosaur Fossil Park. 2/02 Mahatma Gandhi Hindi Vishwavidayala. 25/02 Kolkata Riverside Project at Batanagar. Kolkata (Cultural cum Health Centre) Shikha Dhiman. 40/02 Sri Shikshayatan Technical and Management Institute. Mumbai.9/02 |Kumar Lecturer on Contract Basis Ms Harleen Kaur. 29/02 Manjit Singh. Wardha. Kolkata Shree Geeta Temple Complex.Lecturer Pardeep Kumar. Students allotted Topic . Gurgaon. Balasinore. 30/02 Tanu Mathur. Goa International trade and conventional centre. Nagpur Isha Sharma.36/02 Goa Institute of Design and Architectural Museum. Abhishek Gupta Multi – Faceted Neopolis. Jammu and Chahal Kashmir. Amritsar. Noida. Lecturer 12/01 29/01 37/01 28/01 34/01 03/01 1/99 Mr Sujay Sengupta. BelapurCBD. Mohali. Mr Dharmendra 33/01 Kumar. Gurgaon. Honey Thukral Dilli Haat (Craft Park). DEHRADUN. Sinha Poonam Singh Engineering College at Jabalpur. Bihar. Renu Rani Shopping Mall. Preeti Extension of B J Park. Chandigarh. Ajaybir Singh Tourist Complex. Siddarth Gaind Rasleen Syal Commonwealth Games Village. Mohali. Barhi. Sector 35. Bhopal. Delhi.Gupta Assistant Professor 10/01 11/01 26/01 Dyutima Jha Mr K. Sonipat. Ahemdabad Neeraj Sharma Memorial Complex for the Bhopal gas Tragedy Victims. New Delhi. Assistant Professor 01/01 21/01 16/2k Mr. DEHRADUN. Sector 90. Shilpi Apparel Park for Exports.Parmeet Singh Bhatt. New Delhi. Lecturer 02/01 18/01 250 bed – Adarsh Divya Vikas Hospital. Lecturer Mr Manoj 8/01 Kumar. Aman Aggarwal PEACE PARK. Khadavli. Pitampura. Sushmita Rishi New Campus for School of Planning and Architecture. Shweta Kailani Synergy – nature cure centre cum retreat. Lecturer 39/01 Mr Gaurav Gangwar. Hazipur. Keerat Singh Science Center at Kharghar. WAGHA BORDER. Abhishek Shishir Film Training Institute. Gurgaon. Lonavala Dhruva Sondhi 250-bed Hospital at Sector 44. Singh Assistant Professor 05/01 17/01 24/01 Mr S. Thane Anish Sharma THE BRITISH CULTURAL PAVILION Nitin Bansal Media Centre – MTV at Bandra Kurla Complex. Ankan Deb Barma RAJIV GANDHI AKSHAY URJA PARK. Sakshi Mahna Five-Star Hotel. Lecturer 13/01 15/01 04/01 32/01 Mrs Sangeeta Bagga Mehta. Ludhiana. Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project. Navi Mumbai. Nvi Mumbai.K.L.Thesis Guide Mr S. Shopping Mall Cum Offices. Film City Jaipur. lecturer Mrs Deepika Gandhi. Patnitop.D. Greater Noida. Mumbai. Wazirpur. Rohini Singh Cultural Zone City Centre. Chayanika CRAFTS AND DESIGNINSTITUTE. Lecturer Mr J P Singh. Simran Chana Fashion Technology Park. Lecturer 28/2k . Harsupriyajeet Kaur Noida Administration’s Office Building. Delhi. Ritisha Hazarika The Artisan’s Village – Art and Craft Valley. Dipti Bansal DOONS INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL. Saharan 7/01 Assistant Professor 9/01 30/01 Mr Bipin Kumar Malik. Vivek Trakroo Commercial Complex at Vasant Kunj. Isha Anand Arts Center at Sector 15-A. Saharan Assistant Professor Mr B. Malik Assistant Professor . Payal Setia Multiplex at Bandra Kurla Complex . Sukhtej Singh Gill Venue for international Film Festival of India.D. Delhi. Goa Tara Sharma Indian Embassy in Muscat Gurpreet Singh Delhi Public School . Greater Noida Samarjit Kalita 5-Star Deluxe Hotel in Gurgaon. Mohali Rohan Khurana Marine Archeological Museum at Panaji. New Delhi Goswami Shilpa Gupta Sultan Ghari Sanskritik Kendra. Goa. Shailja Aggarwal DLF’s Ready Built Office at Chandigarh Technology Park . Singh Assistant Professor Mr S. Shikha Singhal A Slum Rehabilitation Scheme at Molarband. Bandra Kurla Complex . UP. Mumbai. Business Hotel-cum-Convention Center.L. Chandigarh Sunil Kumar Kala 5-Star Deluxe Hotel at Jaypee Greens.K. Indian Institute of Management. Bhagat Assistant Professor Mr K. LIST OF THESIS TOPICS (SESSION 2003-2004) Name of Name of Title of Thesis Project Thesis Student Guide Mr S K Gupta. 27/01 38/01 Rohini Dhawan Vijeta Singh INFOSPACE – CYBER PARK. Assistant Professor Harneet Kaur Business cum Recreational Centre. Lecturer on Contract Basis Ms Monika Sharma Lecturer on Contract Basis 35/01 36/01 Sonal Tayal Sukhjeet Kumar Sports Academy at Hyderabad. Mumbai Shashi Kant Kaushal Meditation Space . Auroville.Ms Harleen Kaur. Mr P. Mumbai Uday Ranjan National Aerospace Museum Complex.Savitri Bhawan.Kishangarh Mani Aggarwal Convention and Exhibition Center. Noida. New Delhi Shipra Trikha Quark Infocity. Bambolim (Panaji).K. Goa Haimanti Debnath Centre for Performing & Visual Arts. Hemant Purohit “Workspace Picnic” – Office Headquarters for Godrej. Greater Noida Sukrita Singh Toy Museum and Research Centre. Faridabad. Samdeep Nandwani Habitat Centre. New Delhi. Bhopal Museum on Goddess and Sanskrit Bhawan. Himani Sharma SAARC Information and Documentation Centre. Lecturer Mr Sujay Sengupta. Lecturer Mr J P Singh. Number 197 Year 1980 Name Chetna Purnami Title Environmental Design for City Centre Chandigarh : A Critical Study Precepts and Performance of Capitol Complex Chandigarh . Vatika Aggarwal Sports Complex.An Environmental Design Urban Structuring of Jan-Marg. Lecturer Interpretation Centre for Bhoj Wetlands. New Delhi. List of B. 275 297 300 1981 1982 1982 Deepta Kanwar Arvind Dham Raminder Bhatia . Greater Noida. Ravinder Kaur School of Planning and Architecture. Chandigarh . 4. Structuring of an Urban Connector (Centered in Chandigarh ) 2. Patiala Monika Arora Precepts and Performance of Capitol Complex. Dimpy Arora Indian Institute of Management. Haneet Khanna Centre for International Research on Human Unity. Gaurika Bhatia Multiplex at Bangalore. Panchkula Neha Aggarwal Surbhi Arora Unpublished Thesis on Chandigarh Chandigarh College of Architecture – through collaborative as well as individual efforts of its students and faculty members – has contributed to many a study on Chandigarh over the past thirty years. Shuchita Gupta Indira Gandhi Pratishthan Sansthan. Lucknow. Shaily Verma Recreation-cum-Health Centre. Mansa Devi. Auroville.Mrs Harkirat R. 3. Sirsa. 1. Chandigarh with special reference to the Secretariat Building. thesis projects related to Chandigarh Sr.Singh Lecturer Mrs Sangeeta Bagga Mehta. Gomti Nagar. A number of Thesis Projects on various aspects of the city form a rich resource and have been used as reference material by good number of scholars.No.Arch. Lov Meena Research and Tourist Centre at Lonar Saruchi Anand Habitat Centre. Noida. Chandigarh . The Chandigarh (Sector) . 6. 328 1983 8. 13. 649 1990 Sangeeta Bagga 16. 381 466 525 543 548 1985 1986 1987 1988 1988 Amita Kharbanda Pooja Peshwaria Nawal Kumar Bansal Sandhya Sood Vijay Sahu 14. The changing pattern of housing in Chandigarh . 12. 570 1989 Harkirat R Singh 15. Residential Street Scape -A Study concept of LIG Street-Scape in Phase-III. Cultural Resurrection of Chandigarh City Centre Initial Civic zone wasteland Lying South of Shopping Area. Restructuring of the V4 in Chandigarh . 1 an attempt to resuscitate the Piazza. 11. Chandigarh . 7. Introduction of landmarks on an urban connector Madhya Marg. Structuring of V4 ( Shopping Street in Chandigarh in urban Context) A critical appraisal of Chandigarh Architectural Planning and controls in commercial development. 678 1992 Navita Bhatti Individual Research M.5. 314 317 1983 1983 Ajay Pal Singh Johl Mohammad Reza Pourjafar Minny Trikha Urban Resuscitation of Chandigarh City Centre.Arch. 10. Chandigarh . thesis: Prof Rajnish Wattas . Chandigarh City Centre: Reinterpretation of its activity structure. 354 1984 Abha Kachru 9. Critical Study of 17 Characteristics of Sec. Neighbourhood Unit Precept and Performance of Sector 22.its evaluation and proposals for future development. circulation pattern and physical form in response to the city's changing needs. to examine the tree plantation as presently developed and evaluate its usefulness in shaping the city’s outdoor environment. Spatial structure of modernist cities: A critique through redesign in Chandigarh by Mrs Harkirat R. Sector 22 the oldest and one of the most densely populated residential areas in the city with its intimate scale of buildings streets and open spaces. ameliorating the adverse micro-climatic conditions. to assess the validity of the tree plantation concepts as evolved at the inception of the city. in the context of the criteria established for examining it. 1985 This thesis is concerned with the study and evaluation of tree plantation in Chandigarh that was undertaken as part of its planned landscaping. Undue stress on the aesthetic value of the trees at the expense of other essential purposes undermines their contribution in improving the city’s outdoor environment. ii) functional value. Sections two and three of the thesis consist of case studies of tree plantations in selective and representative areas of sectors 22 and 17. The thesis concludes that tree plantation in Chandigarh barring a few positive results mostly fails to fulfill its potential role of. Singh . Arch. at best ornamental embellishments and counterfoils to the ambient brick and concrete architecture of the city. The trees are studied in relation to their built-up surroundings and not as individual elements in isolation. The study has two purposes: firstly. arrangement and management of trees in different locations. Iii) Interrelationship with architecture and iv) aesthetic value. They remain. climatic and socio-economic conditions. contrasts with the urban design characteristics of the monumental City Centre. establishing interrelationship with architecture an affecting a better use of the city'’ streets and civic spaces. Section four of the thesis contains the conclusion and recommendations based on the evaluation made in the detailed case studies. with similar physical. These case studies cover the typically divergent urban situations in Chandigarh . The lessons from Chandigarh tree plantation can be easily applied to the development of human settlements elsewhere in India . Section one covers the I) original landscape character of the Chandigarh site ii) resume on Chandigarh iii) early concepts and policies regarding tree plantation in Chandigarh and iv) value of urban trees a review. University of Queensland . secondly. The criteria for evaluating the tree plantation is broadly its: I) micro-environmental values. Sector 17.Mrs Harkirat R Singh Mrs Sangeeta Bagga Mr Sujay Sengupta A Study Of Tree As Elements Of Design In The Urban Environment With Special Reference To Sector 22 & 17 by Prof Rajnish Wattas A thesis submitted for the degree of M. Recommendations are made regarding possible improvements in the selection. The structure of the thesis has four major sections. where tree plantation is of significance. to produce better results than a t present. regarding the usefulness of the existing tree plantation. the open spaces are taken over by other city functions regardless of their compatibility to functions existing in the vicinity. with little regard to distinction between inside and outside.like quality of enclosure.P. which is predominantly recreational in nature. The open space matrix is a vital component of today’s city from physical and non-physical standpoints: As lungs of the city. which it lacks in. A major part of the city.A. The visual blight and adverse microclimatic effects produced by masonry jungle seal the fate of the city’s verdure. Eventually the verdure of the city is replaced by a masonry jungle. open spaces fulfill physical as well as psychological needs of the people. No doubt the city provides reasonably good services and utility like water supply. Identifiable Structure For Chandigarh Through Integrated Recreational Places by Mrs Sangeeta Bagga M. The suburban kind of an environment resulted in lack of satisfaction on the part of the users as regards to character. Fifty years since its inception. But it lacks the intrinsic quality of the Indian environment-. it is time of examine Chandigarh . density.. The author assumed the city to be an example of modernist movement as it was design by one of the pioneers of the movement – Le Corbusier.Arch Urban Design Thesis .A. consisting of four neighborhoods that would form an urban extension to the city. People associate themselves with the variety of open spaces in Chandigarh . The parts of the city are the physical manifestations of these opportunities. S. wide roads. which is otherwise. The thesis entitled “Spatial Structure of Modernist cities: A Critique through redesign in Chandigarh ” in an effort to prepare a design guidelines for the city of Chandigarh to reinterpret its built form open space relationship. drainage.P.Delhi. disuse and overuse. sense of coherence. The recreational places of the first phase of . In light of the above premise. In some instances. and a meaningful figure-ground relationship. The contemporary city unlike its monofunctional limited sized traditional counterpart must fulfill a variety of functions in response to its peoples’ needs. is its matrix of Open Spaces with an activity. it needs an in-built system of review and revision of its existing framework in light of the city’s peoples changing needs. The attempt to do so was demonstrated by redesigning a new sector in the third phase of Chandigarh . Open spaces through their form. Very often these vital lungs of the city are prone to misuse. The intention was to retain the city as such along with attaining the qualities mentioned above.’ Chandigarh is a bold experiment and one of the fine examples of post independence cities. coherence and imageability aspects. As crucibles of activity.Delhi. which qualifies for attention. use and location posses the inherent potential of providing ‘identifiability’ to the contemporary city. A brainchild of Le Corbusier and Pandit Nehru and a ‘symbol of India ’s new found freedom. if Chandigarh is to continue to fulfill the aspirations of its people.M.Arch Urban Design Thesis . excess of greens.S. criticized for its anonymity. sewerage. these open spaces can become highpoint identity builders on the otherwise flat canvas of the city. The contemporary city may thus be perceived as a series of opportunities for its people. Therefore this book is an attempt to . is today as much famous for its landscaping. be recorded and preserved for posterity. Publications on Chandigarh : • • • Trees of Chandigarh Chandigarh Informograph Documenting Chandigarh – Volume I Trees of Chandigarh : A book authored by Chhatar Singh. Orrisa by Sujay Sen Gupta M . providing utilities and services for future.B. as it is for its architecture. It is the most important regional commercial and transportation made in the entire state. generating more floor space under different uses and provide a proper guideline for future growth in orderly direction and organized manner. no breathing space within the city. The first phase of redevelopment can only start from a public land. the city has expanded horizontally to accommodate residential areas. one of the greatest experiments in urban planning of the 20th century. The main objectives of the thesis is to revitalize the urban spaces by improving circulation pattern. The process of renewal is not a simple task.D. The existing ones are extremely narrow and congested. R.T . Chandigarh . with practically. Oriya Bazar. Due to its geographical location. Thus. it was significant that the valuable lessons obtained from the tree plantation experience of Chandigarh . trees and other landscape elements embellishing the skyline. Chandigarh presents a visual delight of a harmonious blend of buildings. which can demonstrate the willingness of the Development Authority to actually revitalize the city. Cuttack . But. The 1000 years old silver city of Cuttack is the former capital of Orissa. Publishing Corporation . An important feature of its planning was the recognition accorded to landscaping as an integral component of its master plan from the very inception. has got restricted within the hub of the old city. Urban Renewal of Oriyabazar.Thesis. & Harjit Singh Dhillon Published by B. Rajnish Wattas.R. Calcutta University . while the C.city development are evaluated for their performance vis-à-vis a large user base. Further their inter dynamics with other city parts is analysed to generate an urban form which could aim towards evolving an Identifiable city structure. covering areas like Baxi Bazar. etc. Today. The main problem with Cuttack is the limitation of roads. it has achieved the status of multi-functional centre for administration.P . Delhi . The publication is available at Capital Book Depot. planning and the actual results as visible today.000/About The Book Chandigarh is valued universally as a landmark construction of Modernism and a pacesetter for post-independence architecture in India . Chandigarh . Sector 12. Phone # 2702554. Chandigarh : 160 012 ( INDIA ) Fax No. Maxwell Fry and Jane B. Chandigarh . with 317 photographs and 327 drawings. SCO –3. Chandigarh Informograph Address purchase enquiries to: The Principal. to enable their easy identification in the city.bring together in a single volume basic information about the tree plantation of Chandigarh . is an attempt to record various built elements that created the city’s urban image. in association with Chandigarh College of Architecture. the well-ordered. of Chandigarh’s tree plantation. Ahmedabad. Chandigarh is endowed with a specific identity -. 1999. a user-friendly reference book for all tree loving people of Chandigarh and elsewhere. 2702260. It is in fact. and how they integrate with its overall landscape. coming 50 years after the city’s conception.in Documenting Chandigarh – Volume I: The Indian Architecture of Pierre Jeanneret. Sector 17-E. 286 pp. Nearly 200 color pictures supplement the text to make the book more useful. Foremost among these are works of Pierre Jeanneret. Chandigarh College of Architecture. Drew – the three associates of Le Corbusier . Rs.2.nic. Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew Concept and Text by Kiran Joshi. why and what trees exist in Chandigarh . above all.. a distinctive architectural vocabulary. E.The book is broadly divided into two components comprises critical essays on the inception. orthogonal matrix and. E.0091-172-2746260 E-mail:cca@chd. as visible today and the second components is a directory of major tree species growing in Chandigarh. It has been designed primarily for the lay reader with a keen interest in: where. Mapin Publishing. In contrast to the undifferentiated sprawl of contemporary Indian towns.given by its picturesque setting. This book. It will. Chandigarh College of Architecture. Also included are details of the fourteen “Heritage Zones” – the key. Usmanpura. Part of a two-volume series. braved the desolate plains of Chandigarh and ushered the city towards civilization.nic. Bipin Shah Mapin Publishing (P) Ltd. lists its common failures. photographs and analytical text. ensuring their long life as well as cultural significance? Are the dictums of ‘minimum intervention’ and ‘reversibility’ any less relevant for modern constructions. Citing key examples. more importantly.in Mr.com Corbusier’s concrete: Concerning Modern Heritage of Chandigarh – Proceedings of Seminar on Conservation of Le Corbusier’s work in concrete Chandigarh 11-13 February.0091-172-746260 E-mail:
[email protected] book aims to bridge an existing gap in the recorded history of Post-independence Indian Architecture. Their creations were a large stock of ‘people’s architecture’ – places for living. the difficulties of conserving its structural and .areas signifying the historicity and cultural content of Chandigarh ’s image. with true pioneering spirit. in the process. this publication highlights the rich diversity of exposed concrete I Modern Heritage. were to form the vocabulary of the “Chandigarh Style”.0091-79-7550955 E-mail:mapinpub@vsnl. Each design is covered through detailed drawings. Appreciation of Modern Heritage has also directed attention to technical aesthetic and philosophical issued of conserving histroric concrete.whose low-rise. low-density cubic forms and experimental constructions in local brick and stone. serve as a useful database for a more intensive investigation of the social history of the city and. Ahmedabad – 380 013 (INDIA) FAX NO. Address purchase enquiries to: The Principal. 2002. CHANDIGARH : 160 012 ( INDIA ) FAX NO. Somnath Road. work and play -.who. for deliberating on issues of its conservation. 31. What kind of methods can be applied to restore these structures. Sector 12.. development and change. this book is the first comprehensive documentation of the original form and present-day status of ninety individual and type – designs created by he three architects between 1951-1965. especially so for monolithic concrete? These were some of the questions addressed during the seminar “Conservation of Le Corbusier’s Work in Concrete” organized in Chandigarh by the Chandigarh Administration and the “Foundation Le Corbusier”. including limitations of its experimental’ constructions. outmoded urban controls. Roundtable discussions reveal conservation dilemmas confronting Chandigarh . Volume II: Currently Ms Kiran Joshi is working on the 2nd volume of the book which shall contain detailed information on drawings of the complete works of Corbusier. and compares usefulness of available options for repair. __________________________________________ Introduction||Resources||Academics Research Material On Chandigarh||Admissions Students||Alumni Home .design authenticity. changing functional requirements.realized and unrealized -in Chandigarh . and users’ disenchantment with its social ideology as well as the allpervading aesthetic simplification. Documenting Chandigarh . Though emerging from Chandigarh . many of these issues would interest custodians of Modern Heritage the world over and find universal application. Case studies of Le Corbusier’s work in Chandigarh and France put across practical problems of restoring ‘Corbusier’s Concrete’ and outline a cost-effective and non-destructive repair system that can be carried out without loss of visual character or material integrity.