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Project • By M:OFA Studios Pvt ltd • Cultural Centres
SOLINA: Reshamkhana as Arts, Culture
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
Solina factory is an example of a textile site, a representation of twentieth century industrial architecture ensemble that illus- trates the industrial, technological achievements of the period in India as well as internationally. Therefore the new use of this industrial heritage site will facilitate in disseminating the development of appropriate techniques for conserving twenti- eth century Industrial heritage.
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DESIGN APPROACH
Conservation actions for the Solina are based on documenta- tion and research on various aspects of the buildings as well as a broader understanding of its geographical, historical and architectural context, taking into account its new future use.
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Project • By ANA DESIGN STUDIO PVT LTD • Universities
Kashmir University New Admin Block
Client’s Brief: Kashmir University in Srinagar is one of the oldest and most respected institutions of higher learning in the valley.
The University has grown in size and stature over the years, and a need was felt to create an administrative hub, which could accommodate the office of the Vice Chancellor, the Registrar and Deans, apart from the administrative heads such as Finance and Accounts, Estates and Development and various other administrative functions.
The University wanted a building that was respectful of the vernacular language, and yet a high fit and high performance contemporary building. They wanted a building that would utilise current trends in open work culture, natural light, informal interaction spaces an... More