CONTENTS Abstract 1 Acknowledgements . 3 CONTENTS . 5 List of figures . 7 1 Introduction . 9 1.1 Bari Typology, Domestic architecture of West Bengal . 9 1.2 Bari architecture in Serampur . 10 1.3 Conservation Initiative in Serampur 14 1.4 Significance of Domestic architecture typology 15 1.4.1 Goswami Thakur Bari- Site of study 15 1.5 Aim 17 1.6 Research Question 17 1.7 Method 17 1.8 Scope . 20 1.9 Limitation 20 2 Architectural understanding –Goswami Thakur bari . 21 2.1 Historical background- Serampur and Goswami 21 2.2 Architectural Design principle and elements of Thakur bari . 28 2.2.1 Material and construction techniques . 37 3 Conservation Approach 45 3.1 Theoretical Outlook 45 3.1.1 Generic framework 47 3.2 Specific Framework for Goswami Thakur bari 48 4 Conservation Of goswami Thakur bari 49 4.1 Historical significance and values association . 49 4.2 Authenticity . 50 4.3 Condition assessment 51 4.3.1 Spatial Adaptation . 52 4.3.2 Economic Adaptation 56 Page 6 of 95 Shristina Shrestha 4.3.3 Social and cultural Adaptation . 57 5 Conservation proposal . 59 5.1 Conceptual proposal for over all sustainability 59 5.2 Structural Consolidation Plan 61 5.3 Spatial Plan 67 5.4 Master plan as development plan 70 5. Conclusion . 73 Glossary . 75 References 77 BIBLIOGRAPHY . 79 Appendices . 81 A1. Documentation Measured Drawing . 81 A2. Presentation Sheets 83 A3. Interviews With Stakeholders . 85 A4. Material Testing Samples 87