CO4211 Conservation Studio II Syllabus:

CO4211 Conservation Studio II Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES:

 The objective is to introduce the problems and issues confronting historic core and urban areas.
 The aim of the studio in this semester is to introduce the students to a historic site, historic city or environment which is more complex and larger in scale to the building.
 The exercise shall address issues related to heritage at the urban scale.
 The attempt will be to adopt an integrated approach.

CONTENTS

Projects by either individuals or groups shall be worked upon emphasizing on the following:
 Understanding historic core and its linkage to developing city.
 Demarcation of historic core and its relationship to surroundings.
 Understanding the historic core in terms of built and open spaces, skyline, interface and transitions.
 Identification of function, use and condition of the buildings/site/historic cores.
 Statement of Significance.
 Maintenance, Management and Conservation plan.
 Planning Interventions.

The project shall emphasize on assessment of cultural significance and community participation for conservation and area and city level issues in architectural conservation. Identification of Heritage Zones and their appreciation of architectural vocabulary. Traditional building technology, streets, markets, neighborhoods and their heritage value.
Preparation of conversation plans and management plans as required. Formulation and application of conservation policy and guidelines for historic areas and extensions.

TOTAL: 180 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:

CO1 Students will understand the cultural significance of the historic core
CO2 Students shall study and find solutions to problem and issues confronting historic core/urban areas.
CO3 Students will learn to formulate guidelines and policies.
CO4 The studio shall be progressive work in groups. Deliverables shall include drawings and report. Progressive presentations shall be made for reviews at various stages.