CONTENTS
Abstract i
Acknowledgement iii
Contents v
List of tables ix
List of figures xi
List of abbreviations xv
1 Introduction – Thesis Proposal 1
1.1 Premise 1
1.2 Thesis statement 2
1.3 Objectives 2
1.4 The need for intervention 3
1.5 Site and context 4
1.6 Methodology
1.7 Expected Outcomes 6
1.8 Scope and Limitations 6
2 Introduction to Badami Region 7
2.1 Introduction to Region 7
(Refer sheet no-01 ,02 and 03) 7
2.2 Location and regional connectivity 8
2.3 History Badami region 11
2.4 Role of natural setting shaping the cultural landscape of Badami 15
2.5 Cultural importance of Badami rocky outcrop / Hill 16
2.6 Chronological history of Badami 17
2.7 Construction activities in Badami during significant historical periods 18
2.8 Chronological evolution of Badami town and its surrounding 20
2.9 Inference 21
2.10 Badami- cultural and heritage assset 21
3 Case studies 24
3.1 Case study 01-Daulatabad to Mhaismal 24
(Refer sheet no-04 and 05) 24
3.2 Case study-02- Orchha, bundelkhand 30
3.3 Case study -03 - The swiss path, Switzerland 35
3.4 Case study 04 – The Cinque terre at Italy 39
4 Delineation of badami region and current context 45
4.1 Chronology of Badami Region 45
(Refer sheet no-06) 45
4.2 Climate and rainfall 49
4.3 Badami region physical aspects 52
4.3.1 Physiography and elevation 52
4.3.2 Landform and Slope analysis 54
4.3.3 Geology 54
4.3.4 Soil 55
4.3.5 Hydrology 57
4.3.6 Vegetation 58
4.4 Regional connectivity and tourist activity in the region 61
4.5 Badami region mapping of heritage assets 65
4.6 Badami region – Existing zone character / zoning map 72
4.7 Regional landscape proposal of zoing map, connectivity and intervention of activities 75
4.8 Regional landscape guidelines and concept sketches 75
4.9 Regional landscape development plan –key design explorations at Badami region 77
5 Badami heritage town site analysis 79
5.1 Badami – heritage and Lake precinct analysis 79
5.1.1 Identification of site and its extent 79
5.1.2 Badami- lake precinct- Identification heritage assets 79
5.1.3 Badami- lake precinct -Identification of vantage point and its relationship with surrounding 79
5.1.4 Badami- lake precinct -visual analysis 80
5.1.5 Badami Lake Precinct - spatial analysis 80
5.1.6 Badami Lake Precinct - environment, visual and traffic issues 81
5.2 Badami -Heritage town analysis 81
5.2.1 Land use and settlement pattern 81
5.2.2 Badami heritage town - present traffic analysis and tourist movement 82
5.3 Badami site as a Heritage core- Composite site analysis 82
6 Design Proposal 83
6.1 Heritage core as ‘Living Museum’ Concept evolution 84
6.2 Proposed design program 84
6.3 Landscape zoning and distribution of program 85
6.4 Proposed circulation and accessibility strategeies 84
6.5 Intervention of activities 85
6.6 Proposed master plan 85
6.7 Zone wise design Proposal 85
6.7.1 Design proposal –tourist archaeological park 85
6.7.2 Design proposal –lake precinct 85
6.7.3 Design proposal –nature park 86
6.7.4 Design proposal- cultural park 87
6.7.5 Design proposal for old heritage town and circulation strategies 88
6.7.6 Material, signage and planting strategies 88
7 Summary 89
8 Bibliography 90