CONTENTS:
Research proposal: 01 - 03
- Introduction
- Hypothesis
- Aim
- Objectives
- Methodology
- Framework
- Scope and Limitations
1. Theory of Diagram: 04 - 12
This part will focus on the formation of the hypothesis and the
analytical method used, by stating the relationship between form
and diagram.
- 1.1. Introduction 05
- 1.2. Definitions of diagram 06
- 1.3. Axis, grid, lineamenta 07
- 1.4. The functionalist approach 08
- 1.5. ‘Genera’ 10
- 1.6. The hypothesis 11
2. The Nine Square Grid: 13 - 20
The second part explains the emergence of the 9SG as a diagram.
It specifies the framework which states the relationship between
parts in the nine square grid and defines the characteristics of the
9SG.
- 2.1. Emergence of Nine Square Grid 14
2.1.1. Western Context 14
2.1.2. Indian Context 16
- 2.2. Characteristics of 9SG 18
2.2.1. Centre
2.2.2. Grid
2.2.3. Radial
2.2.4. Axis
2.2.5. Symmetry
2.2.6. Hierarchy
3. Analysis: 21-159
A total of 55 plans are selected. Each plan will be diagrammed and
their transformations would be studied. All the diagrams would be
compared to recognize formative patterns.
- 3.1. Introduction 22
- 3.2. Location of examples on the world map 24
- 3.3. Time-line of examples 25
- 3.4. List of examples 27
- 3.5. Legend 30
- 3.6. All diagrams 31
- 3.7. Analysis 35-159
3.7.1. Residential projects 35-94
1. Villa Farnesina 35
2. Villa Trissino 37
3. Villa Cornaro 39
4. Villa Foscari (Villa Malcontenta) 42
5. Villa Emo 45
6. Palazzo Antonini 47
7. Villa Rotonda 49
8. Mereworth Castle 52
9. Chiswick House 55
10. Neuer Pavillon 57
11. George Blossom House 59
12. Avery Coonley Playhouse 61
13. Popenoe Cabin 64
14. Villa Shodhan 66
15. Capo Linaro Housing 68
16. Saltzman House 71
17. Bianchi House 73
18. House in Pregassona 75
19. House at Origlio 77
20. House in Morbio Superiore 79
21. Rudolf House II 81
22. Furniture House 83
23. Nine Square Grid House 85
24. Villa Buggenhout 87
25. Solo House 89
26. Guna House 91
27. Nida House 93
3.7.2. Institutional projects 95-148
- 3.7.2.1. Institutions 95-110
28. Farah Bagh Palace 95
29. Enchey Monastery 98
30. Exeter Library 101
31. Trenton Bath House 103
32. Kimbell Art Museum 105
33. Jawahar Kala Kendra 107
34. Bechtler Museum 109
- 3.7.2.2. Temples 111-125
35. Dashavatara Temple 111
36. Chandi Sewu Sanctuary 113
37. Basheshwar Mahadeva Temple 115
38. Brihadishvara Temple 117
39. Mahadeva Temple in Bithu 119
40. Banteay Samré Temple 121
41. Wat Maha That 123
- 3.7.2.3. Churches 126-132
42. Oratory of Bishop Theodulf of Orleans 126
43. St. Peter’s Basilica 128
44. Saint-Joseph’s Church 131
- 3.7.2.4. Mosques 133-138
45. Taynal mosque 133
46. Kampung Hulu 135
47. Kampung Kling 137
- 3.7.2.5. Tombs 139-148
48. Tomb of Ahmad Shah I 139
49. Humayun’s Tomb 141
50. Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula 145
51. Tomb of Abdullah Qutb Shah 147
3.7.3. Urban planning 149 - 159
52. New Haven City Plan, Connecticut, USA 149
53. Jaipur City Plan, Rajasthan, India 151
54. Savannah City Plan, Georgia, USA 154
55. La Plata City Plan, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina 157
4. Inferences: 160 - 181
4A. According to organization: 160
- 4.1. Central 161
4.1.1. Change in size of center
4.1.2. Same size of center
4.1.3. Contrast in shape
4.1.4. Emphasis on corners
- 4.2. Radial 165
4.2.1. Change in size of center
4.2.2. Same size of center
4.2.3. Contrast in shape
4.2.4. Breaking of corners
4.2.5. Addition of elements outside the periphery
- 4.3. Grid 169
4B. According to building typology:
- 4.4. Houses (Based on architects) 171
4.4.1. Italian Villas
4.4.1.1. Increase in width of bay
4.4.1.2. Bay wise treatment
4.4.1.3. Circulation located in center/corners
4.4.1.4. Projecting elements
4.4.2. Villa Rotonda, Mereworth Castle and Chiswick House
4.4.3. Botta’s Houses
4.4.4. Ban’s Houses
4.4.5. Villa Buggenhout
4.4.6. Pezo von Ellrichshausen
- 4.5. Temples 174
- 4.6. Churches 175
- 4.7. Mosques 175
- 4.8. Tombs 175
- 4.9. Urban Planning 176
-4.10. Historic continuity 178
4.10.1. Chinese well-field system
4.10.2. Greek cross plan and Quincunx plan
4.10.3. Application of the 9SG in recent times
4.10.4. Conclusion
-4.11. Way forward 182
5. Acknowledgements 184
6. Appendix: 185-200
- 6.1. List of figures 183
- 6.2. Bibliography 198