Beyond Facades: A Dialogue Amongst The Altered Spaces

BEYOND FACADES
a dialogue amongst the altered spaces

BEYOND FACADES
a dialogue amongst the altered spaces

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OnSite Collaborators :
Amita Pathria
Ayush Bakliwal
Mohit Kapoor
Nitish Vidyadhar
Naitik Vakharia
Expert Lectures :
Ar. Kavita Jain
Ar. Yash Pratap Singh Shekhawat
Participants :
Silvi Patel
Richa Shah
Snehal Sen
Steffi Shah
Munjaal Desai
Nihar Soni
Rushank Patel
Vaishnavi Panchal
Mann Shah
Meghavi Suthar
Stavan Trivedi
Tithi Patel
Manan Oza
Neerzari Patel
Jaimisha Patel
Manit Patel
Navneet Savaliya
Shrey Patel
Nimesh Detroja
Student Editorial Team :
Utsav Rathod
Rushank Patel
Navneet Savaliya
Tithi Patel
Silvi Patel
Manit Patel
Jaimisha Patel
Mann Shah
Richa Shah
Meghavi Suthar
Aravinth Kumar
Jeel Chaudhry
Shivani Gajipara
Vandan Mehta
Faculty Editorial Team :
Naitik Vakharia

Participants:

About
‘Beyond Facades: A Dialogue amongst Altered Spaces’, a collaborative exercise themed on
“transformation of urban character” was conducted by Institute of Design, Environment and
Architecture (IDEA), Indus University, Ahmedabad in association with Studio Muse, Jaipur and
Intersection Foundation from 1st March to 10th March 2019 in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
The workshop aimed at sensitizing the students pursuing architecture to perceive an urban
form beyond its appearance. Also, emphasis was given to develop an understanding of the
tangible and intangible transformations in an urban setting concerning character, size and
function over time.
Multiple grid blocks of the historic city of Jaipur were identified for this exercise, which involved
understanding the character of an urban settlement through experiences in each grid block. The
workshop also comprised of an in-depth documentation of the streets in relation to facades,
heritage value, activities and the social setting of a place. Further, a detailed analysis was done
based on the pre-defined workshop objectives.
The inferences derived from this study will provide an insight to the proposals and development
strategies for heritage conservation in the old city of Jaipur.

Table of Contents
01
02
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06
07
08
Introduction
Background
Approach and Methodology
Planning of Jaipur
Landmarks in Jaipur
Context
Experiencing the city
Sense of a place
Urban Townscape
Facades & Beyond
Street Scape Analysis
Space Sequencing
Altered Spaces
Analysis
Outcomes and way forward
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01
Introduction
This section introduces the inception and basic guiding principle of the course, along with the
idea emerging out of the relevant context of the case.
An interesting composition of facades depicting dynamism and diversity

Background
The city of Jaipur is a fine example of early city planning and architecture, it was founded in
1727 AD, by Maharaj Sawai Jai Singh-II. Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya, Chief Architect from Bengal,
along with Sawai Jai Singh, planned the city on strong scientific principles and conceptualized
it in a nine-grid cosmic Mandala format.
The idea of the Jaipur city as the new capital emerged after, there was topographical constraints
in expanding the then existing capital Amber. The other aspect was to set up a trading town
as there was a significant shift from an agricultural based economy to trade based economy.
Jaipur has been extensively researched and documented for its various aspects relating to
architecture, urban fabric, road network and its spatial arrangements. The city is laid out on
grid pattern with streets, blocks, edges and topography defining a grid block. Each such ‘grid
block’ are characterized by distinct community residing in them based on the culture or the
occupation, which eventually transformed the spaces and architecture of the nine grid-blocks.
Over the years, the ever-changing socio-economic and cultural aspects of the inhabitants in
these settlements resulted in some physical alterations within the built forms. These alterations
are visible in the form of facade alterations, or additions of multiple floors or through functional
deviations in the inner spaces to list a few. This being a dynamic process, the broader structures
of the planned area can be identified unaltered, however over a period of time many evident
changes have occurred at micro-levels compounding to visible alterations. Therefore, in order
to critically assess the factors resulting in such alterations, it is important to observe and
understand the facades of these settlements along with the altered spaces within.
With the passing decades and growing aspirations of the people, transformations are evident
from the changing facades. The altered spaces are evident too, with the change in spatial
arrangements inside and outside the complexes, use of modern materials, and other elements.
The workshop was designed in order to closely examine the urban fabric of the planned old
city of Jaipur in terms of concept, heritage value, street network, visual appearance, spatial
arrangements and functioning, community, socio-economic and cultural aspects. Further,
the analysis were based on observational and factual findings, and infer the transitions and
alterations in the facades and spaces over a period of time.
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Approach and Methodology
The key intent of the study was to holistically understand the physical, social and cultural
characteristics of the chowkris in old city of Jaipur. After gaining an initial insight about the
Jaipur city through Literature study, expert lectures, observational study of overall Jaipur old
city, some chowkris were identified to commence its on-ground study on case to case basis.
The in-depth documentation and analysis of these neighbourhood level grid blocks of Jaipur
planned city led to develop an understanding on the reasons for alterations in the spaces, and
their implications on the built environment.
Background Research
1. Background research about Jaipur city, history of the city, principles of planning, architecture
of the city, economy and culture, social fabric, major landmarks, and recent developments.
Guest Lectures
1. Guest lecture by heritage conservation experts on urban facades, heritage conservation
efforts in Jaipur and Haveli architecture in Rajasthan.
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1
Experiencing the city
/ Visit to the old city of Jaipur - initial visit through exploring within the chowkris of
old city.
/ Experiencing the elements of the Jaipur old city with respect to the five principles
stated by Kevin Lynch.
/ Identifying and short listing the chowkris for an in-depth study and documentation.
/ Visit the assigned chowkris and observe the transitioning facades through mapping
of activities, and analyse its physical, social & cultural characteristics.
2
Studying Facades
/ Identifying building typologies and architectural elements.
/ Mapping the activities and identifying a relevant transect.
/ Conduct a street scape analysis by understanding facades and their varying
conditions transitioning from the buildings placed on primary, secondary and
tertiary streets.
/ Identifying the transformations of the facades within the chowkris.
3
Altered Spaces
/ Selection of relevant built complexes based on facade analysis.
/ Observing and mapping the spatial arrangements inside a built space.
/ Analysing the relationship between the community and the spaces formed -
planned and incidental built spaces.
/ Understanding space sequencing inside the built premises.
/ Observing and mapping alterations and transitions in the inner spaces over a
period of time.
/ Identifying the cause of alterations in the built spaces.
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Planning Of Jaipur - a brief history
DESIGNING AND PLANNING OF
JAIPUR CITY:
Vaastu Purusha Mandala
1. Nine Block Mandala Concept
Old City Grid of Jaipur
2. Deviation due to topography
(Nahargarh hills)
Evolution of the Nine Squared City
3. Present old city planning
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Maharaja Jai Singh was a politically astute and practical minded king, who had not only learned
from the diverse exposures of serving away from home in the distant corners of Mughal
Empire but had also honed his repertoire of skills while augmenting Jaipur’s already sizable
royal treasury. He was also ambitious and willing to sponsor rather unconventional ventures
like founding a purpose-built new capital city, and experimenting with astrology. His ideas and
actions shaped the walled city’s origin and long term development in foundational ways.
He employed his sizable resources to purposefully design Jaipur as a princely settlement both
in the basic physical structure and architectural character. The act of building a grand city not
only aimed at enhancing his reputation among princely peers but also to position his claim to
eternal future fame by drawing upon customary religious practices. The spatial organization
of the city plan itself draws upon key normative concepts described in Vastu Shastras that
place the king at the metaphorical and geographical center. Jaipur’s massive self-contained
palace complex comprising the royal living quarters and all the supporting services, attendant
functions and key state offices, for instance, not only occupies the most important geographical
location but also comprises the single largest parcel of land in the walled city.
As evident in Jaipur’s plan, rest of the city surrounds and secures the centrally located royal
palace from all sides even as the planned layout facilities quick access from the palace
complex to other proximate land uses located toward the Eastern and Northern directions.
These include the imposing hills fort of Jaigarh and Nahargarh conceived mainly for military
purposes and the remarkable fort-palace of Amer that had served as the capital until the
founding of Jaipur city. These forts are purposefully sited among a landscape of natural open
spaces and rolling countryside dotted with forest areas, hunting preserves, formal gardens
and water bodies of various kinds that collectively provided the playground for pursuing the
outdoor pleasures of princely life.
Following British colonists’ increasing pressure upon native kings to reform their feudal
administrative systems and inward-oriented society, Sawai Ram Singh (1852 - 1880) shifted
the course of city’s development trajectory by patronizing the building of ‘modern’ public
works and promoting Jaipur’s expansion outside the city walls. He ordered the creation of a
public works department (PWD) appointing the prolific colonial engineer Swinton Jacob, who
introduced the then-prevalent ‘Indo-Saracenic’ architectural style into Jaipur’s spatial form,
while super-intending many civic infrastructure projects that were evidently comparable to,
and perhaps even better than those undertaken in British India’s cities. 1
[1] Vidyarthi S., Singh P. (2018). JAI - Jaipur. Introduction. 10-12
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Landmarks In Jaipur
PANNA MEENA KUND
Situated behind the Amer fort, this stepwell was built during 1699-1743, this kund was
sponsored by locals and a few rich patrons such as Panna Meena for the purpose of
public charity and memorializing the family name. The place was mainly utilized as a
place of social gatherings. People from nearby places come here for fetching water,
bathing or other social and cultural activities. This Kund was designed by a Brahmin and
constructed by craftsmen & engineers. This place has a stunning pattern of symmetrical
stairs which is considered to be the main feature of the kund.
JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA
The Jawahar Kala Kendra designed by celebrated architect Charles Correa, adapting and
applying concepts from the ancient architectural principles of Jaipur city planning based
on nine square grids which represent nine planets. In the planning of Jaipur, one of the
squares was transposed to east and two of the squares were amalgamated to house the
palace due to the presence of a hill. A similar reference can be seen in the planning of
Jawahar Kala Kendra, where one of the squares is pivoted to form the entrance. The
blocks are defined by 8m high wall, symbolic to the fortified wall in the old city.
NAHARGARH FORT
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NAHARGARH FORT
Rajasthan is famous for its royal
heritage. Formed by the union of
many princely states ruled mainly
by Rajputs, Rajasthan has many
forts and palaces. Some of these
palaces & forts are associated with
important historical events as well.
Nahargarh fort, along with other
two forts viz., Amer Fort and Jaigarh
Fort, once formed a strong defence
for Jaipur city. Built by Maharaja
Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734, this fort
was originally named Sudarshangarh
Fort.
MUSEUM OF
LEGACY
HAVELI
MANIHARO KA RASTA
(BANGLE MAKERS)
HAVELI
Later, it was given a new name,
Nahargarh which means ‘abode
of tigers’. Located in one of the
oldest mountain ranges of the
world, the Aravalli Hills, this fort
gives you a breathtaking view of
the scenic surroundings. One of the
major tourist attractions of Jaipur,
Nahargarh Fort is noted for its
extended wall which connects it to
Jaigarh Fort.
FILM COLONY
W
THATHERO KA RASTA
(VESSEL MAKERS)
POINTS OF INTERESTS IN THE INTERNAL STREETS OF MODIKHANA
TOPKHANA DESH
MODIKHANA VISHESHWARJI GHAT DARWAJA RAMACHANDRAJI GANGPOL TOPKHANA HAZURI
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02
Context
View of Jaipur city from Nahargarh fort

G9
A
8
B
G8
1
C
7
G1
E
D
a b c
G7
F
2 3 4 5 6
N
G2
Mirza Ismail Road
G3
G4
G5
G6
GATES
G1: Chand Pole
G2: Singh Dwar
G3: Kishan Pole /Ajmeri Gate
G4: New Gate
G5: Shiv Pole/Sanganeri Gate
G6: Ghat Gate
G7: Suraj Pole
G8: Char Darwaza
G9: Dhruv Pole/Jorawar Singh Gate
DISTRICTS
1: Chowkri Purani Basti
2: Chowkri Topkhana Desh
3: Chowkri Modikhana
4: Chowkri Vishweshwarji
5: Chowkri Ghat
6: Chowkri Topkhana Hazuri
7: Chowkri Ramchandraji
MAJOR LANDMARKS
A: Nahargarh Fort
B: Govind Dev Temple
C: City Palace
D: Isarlat
E: Hawa Mahal
F: Surya Mandir
8: Chowkri Sarhad MAJOR NODES
a: Choti Chaupar
b: Badi Chaupar
c: Ramganj Chaupar
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Ornamented Entrance with intricate stone carvings
Pointed arch in the entrance of a Haveli
Exterior face of a ‘Jharokha’ of a Haveli
Restored facade in a Haveli courtyard
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Jaipur
Jaipur was chosen as a study area primarily owing to its urban planning principles and
traditional architectural character in its built environment. It was the first city in the
medieval era to shift from agrarian i.e. self sustenance based society to a trade based
society. Though Jaipur is thriving economically and culturally in modern-times as well, it is
facing the pressure of rapid urbanization. However, the organic growth is well defined, unlike
other medieval Indian cities. The city strives to accommodate its original character while
providing for modern-day infrastructure facilities.
The city constitutes of nine blocks known as the ‘chowkris’. These seven chowkris are known as
- Purani Basti, Topkhanadesh, Modikhana, Vishweshwarji, Ghat Darwaja, Ramchandra Colony
and Topkhanahazuri. However, Modikhana and Vishweshwarji chowkris originally belonged to
a single block, which was later divided into two by the construction of a primary street called
‘Chaura Rasta’. Earlier, a ‘city wall’ encircled this part of Jaipur with five gates at the south, two
in the east, and one each in the west and the north.
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03
Experiencing the city
This section focuses on the exploration of the old city of Jaipur, understanding the levels of
street hierarchy and nature of built-forms along with its historical identity, which characterizes
the experience of the old city.
Galtaji Temple - known for its picturesque architecture and artworks

The city of Jaipur is planned on the principles of nine-mandala, therefore the city
constitutes of nine grid blocks or chowkries known as Purani Basti, Topkhanadesh,
Modikhana, Vishweshwarji, Ghat Darwaza, Ramchandra Colony and TopkhanaHazuri.
Earlier, Modikhana & Vishweshwarji constituted as a single block, then later a primary street
called chaura rasta divided the block into two separate neighbourhoods. City’s entire nine
blocks are surrounded by the city wall with five city gates at the South and one each in the West
and North and two in the East.
For purpose of the study, four grid blocks were identified namely Purani Basti, Modikhana,
Vishweshwarji & Topkhanadesh based on a preliminary analysis to draw relevance on the
subject. The principles by Kevin Lynch (The Image of the city) was referred to holistically
understand the urban form of the city in terms of Paths, Edges, Districts, Nodes & Landmark.
Coloured interior spaces representing the unity in
the diverse culture of Jaipur
Entrance of a traditional haveli, exhibiting
symmetric ornamentations
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Chowkri : Purani Basti
Major landmarks
The nine square block planning in Jaipur city planning was influenced
by the Hindu principles of city planning. However, it is also suggested
in certain sources that the city planning might have derived from
regional arts and crafts ideologies.
Purani Basti as the name suggests is one of the oldest area,
which is located on the North-West area of the old city, Purani
Basti is developed in a block size of 800 meters x 800 meters,
it consisted of the residential typologies but with the increasing
urbanisation, this locality evidenced commercial developments.
N
Choti Chaupar
‘Neelkanth Mahadev ka Mandir’
‘Jung jeet mahadev ka mandir’ ‘Barah bhaiyon ka chauraha’ ‘Kothari ki Haveli’ Old Haveli
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H
G
F
E
D
C
B
A
A: Choti Chaupar
B: Chowk utilized as Parking
C: Jung Jeet Mahadev ka Mandir
D: Kothari ki Haveli
E: Barah Bhaiyon ka Chauraha
F: Old Haveli
G: Neelkanth Mahadev ka Mandir
H: Santoshi Mata ka Mandir in meters 0 50 100 200 400
N
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Chowkri : Purani Basti
Street Network
The typical street network in the old city of Jaipur is classified into
three categories i.e. Primary streets (111 ft wide approx), Secondary
streets (55 ft wide approx), and tertiary streets (27 ft wide approx). The
major primary and secondary streets are occupied with commercial
activities such as food market, wholesale market for grains, food
market etc. while the tertiary streets consists of mostly residential
houses. The streets in Purani Basti are identified by the occupation of
its inhabitants or by the local landmarks of the area.
N
Primary street
Secondary street
Tertiary street
Primary street
Secondary street
Tertiary street
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Langer ke
Balaji
Ka Rasta
Vishnu Marg
Shalo ki Gali
Raja Shivdas ji
ka Rasta
Nagar Pade
Ka Rasta
Bordi Ke Kuve
Ka Rasta
Primary street
Uniyaron ka
Rasta
Bagru
walon ka
Rasta
Jat ke Kuve
ka Rasta
Jai Lal
Munshi
ka Rasta
Govind
Rao Ji ka
Rasta
Naharghar
Road
Deena
Nath ji ki
Gali
Secondary street
Tertiary street
in meters 0 50 100 200 400
N
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Chowkri : Topkhana Desh
Major landmarks
The block Topkhana Desh with the block size of 800 m x 800 m is
located on the south west corner of the city. The blocks Topkhana
Desh along with the block Topkhana Hazuri located on the South-West
corner were specially designed according to the necessity of defence
for the entrance of the city.
N
Darjiyon ka Chauraha
Maharaja girls’ high school
Kalyanji Chaurah
Pol entrance to tertiary street Pol entrance Interior space of a residence
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A
C
D
B
E
F
H
G
A: Choti Chaupar
B: Maharaja Girl’s High school
C: Kalyanji Temple
D: Raja Rajeshwari
E: Raghunath Temple
F: Darjiyon ja Chauraha
G: Shivaji ka Mandir
H: Hidayat Masjid in meters 0 50 100 200 400
N
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Chowkri : Topkhana Desh
Street Network
The block consists of two primary streets namely Chandpole bazaar
road and Kishanpole bazaar road. These primary streets consisted of
the main market while the secondary streets had a mixed use typology,
containing markets as well as residential buildings. Residential
buildings formed a major component of the tertiary streets which also
had a few small scale workshops.
N
Primary street
Secondary street
Tertiary street
Primary street
Secondary street
Tertiary street
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Chandpole
Bazaar Road
Jalaniyo ka
Rasta
Murtikarako ka
Rasta
Chudi walo ki
Gali
Murtikarako
ka Rasta
Darjiyon ka
Rasta
Primary street
Nindar Raoji
ka
Rasta
Kalyanji
ka
Rasta
Bhindiwalo
ka
Rasta
Khajane
walo ka
Rasta
Khejron
ka Rasta
Baba Harish
chandra
Marg
Mishra
Rajaji ka
Rasta
Kishanpole
Bazaar
Road
Secondary street
Tertiary street
in meters 0 50 100 200 400
N
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Chowkri : Modikhana
Major landmarks
The block Modikhana is located on the south of the city along the
Mirza- Ismail road, it is separated from its adjacent block Vishweshwarji
by primary street called Chaura rasta. Modikhana incorporates some
major landmarks like the Ajmeri Gate, Museum of Legacies, Film
Colony etc. and houses many Jain temples and havelis. It has some
busy streets and markets including the Nehru bazaar.
N
Choti Chaupar
Tripoliya Bazaar Rasta
Maniharo Ka Rasta
Churukon Ka Rasta Natanion Ka Rasta Thathero Ka Rasta
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Choti Chaupar
K
J
A: Choti Chaupar
B: Tripoliya Bazaar Rasta
C: Maniharo ka Rasta
D: Churukon ka Rasta
E: Natanion ka Rasta
F,G: Thathero ka Rasta
H: Film Colony
I: Chaura Rasta
J: Museum of Legacies
K: Diwan Ji Digambar
Ajmeri Gate
New Gate
Jain Temple in meters 0 50 100 200 400
N
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Chowkri : Modikhana
Street network
The primary street i.e. Tripolia Bazaar and Chaura Rasta are marked
with commercial activities, mixed-used buildings characterizes the
secondary streets and the residences are present on the tertiary street.
Mostly the streets are named based on the occupations of the people
working in the streets such as ‘Thathero ka Rasta’ meaning vessel
makers’ street and ‘Maniharo ka Rasta’ meaning bangle makers’ street.
N
Primary street Secondary street Tertiary street
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Choti Chaupar
Choti Choradha Damodarji ki
Gali
Natanion ka Rasta
Vordi ka Rasta
Lalji Saand ki Gali
Godiya ka Rasta
Maniharo ka Rasta
Churukon ka Rasta
Churukon ka Rasta
Achariyon ka Rasta
Ajab Ghar ka Rasta
Singhji ka Rasta
Telipara Rasta
Thathero ka Rasta
Sandho ka Rasta
Diwan Shivlal ka Rasta
Film Colony
Primary street
Secondary street
Tertiary street
Ajmeri Gate
New Gate
N
in meters 0 50 100 200 400
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Chowkri : Vishweshwarji
Major landmarks
Located on the south of the city, adjacent to block Modikhana is the
Vishweshwarji Chowkri, which possesses some important landmarks of
Jaipur city such as Golcha Cinema, Bapu Bazar and the New Gate. This
chowkri is home to many temples, jewellery markets, famous eateries,
etc. The primary roads are lined up majorly with paper markets,
souvenir shops, cotton shops etc., Bapu Bazar is one such place. The
Internal spaces of this chowkri displays rich historical character and
Gopal Ji temple present here is said to be a hundred years old.
N
Shopping complex on primary road
Gopal Ji ka Mandir
New Gate Chowk Golcha Cinema Secondary Street Chowk
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H
I
G
F
E
D
C
B
A: New Gate
B: Ramlaal ji ka Rasta
C: Patwo ka Rasta
D: Gem Junction
E: Jhalantio ka Rasta
F: Aachar wali Gali
G: Gopal ji ka Rasta
H: Vidhyadhar ji ka Rasta
I: Badi Chaupar
A
in meters 0 50 100 200 400
N
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Chowkri : Vishweshwarji
Street Network
The primary roads consist of local markets and small shops. Secondary
streets are home to wholesale traders and tertiary streets contains
residential buildings and small offices. This chowkri has 7-8 major
secondary streets which are Bordi ka rasta, Churuko ka rasta, Sango
ka rasta, Pandit Shivadin ka rasta, Link road, Barah Ghangor ka rasta.
These streets are the wholesale market of imitation jewellery and silver
jewellery.
N
Primary street
Secondary street
Tertiary street
Primary street
Secondary street
Tertiary street
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Tripolia Bazar
Rasta
Bordi Ka
Rasta
Churukon Ka
Rasta
Sango Ka
Rasta
Pandit Shivadin
ka Rasta
Primary street
Secondary street
Tertiary street
Chaura Rasta
Link Road
Barah Ghangor
ka Rasta
Johari Bazar
Road
in meters 0 50 100 200 400
N
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Sense of a Place
Before beginning with the complexities of a city or urban fabric, understanding the meaning
of ‘sense of a place’ is crucial which can be defined as a congregation of broadly three
components:
- Human Behaviour
- Physical Characteristics
- Function
To read any place or space beyond just the physical characteristics, mapping the social
and cultural parameters is crucial. To begin with, the historical evidence, prevailing religion,
traditions and rituals, climate govern the layout of any organic settlement. Further, the family
structure, neighbourhood, economical considerations indicate the typology of any community.
It is important to note that these intangible parameters firmly govern the tangibles or the
physical existence in any region of space or a place.
The typology of settlements governs the architecture of any place to propagate an identity of
its own. This can include building configuration, proportions, materials, structure. The spatial
configurations are indicated by the sequence of spaces, circulation, behavioural patterns,
public and private zones.
Socio-Cultural Background
Architectural Background
Social
Parameters
Cultural
Parameters
Physical
Structure
Spatial
Organization
- Family structure
- Neighbourhood
organization
- Privacy & territorial
range
- Public relations
- Economical aspect
- History
- Religion
- Ideology
- Traditions & customs
- Beliefs
- Building configuration
- Proportions & scale
- Material & colour
- Ventilation & lighting
- Structural &
architectural features
- Types of spatial
organizations
- Circulation system
- Behavioural pattern
- Space sequences
- Functional area
classification
- Private & public zones
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Urban Townscape
An Urban townscape plan can be defined as the topographical arrangement of an urban builtup
area in all its man-made features.
It contains three distinct plan elements:
(a) Streets and their arrangement in a street-system
(b) Plots and their aggregation in street-blocks
(c) Buildings or their block-plans
The three distinct plan elements (Street, Plots and buildings) enter into various combinations to
form distinct areas within a town deriving uniqueness from its site circumstances.
These originate, develop and function within a physical and human context.
Analysis of buildings in Historical townscape :
Identification of transect.
Identification of Traditional, Non-traditional and Transitional Buildings.
Typical Street Hierarchy observed in Jaipur
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Chowkri : Purani Basti
Selection of a transect
Selection of the transect in Purani Basti was based on the
scale of the built forms, their facades and its typology.
Observing the scale of the built form further helped in
understanding the reasoning transformation of built spaces.
Transect option 1
Transect option 2
Selected transect
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Chowkri : Topkhana Desh
Selection of a transect
The activity mapping helped in deriving the final transect,
there were three prominent activities conducted along this
transect i.e. bangle making, idol making and spice market.
Transect option 1
Transect option 2
Selected transect
44 Beyond Facades

Jalaniyo ka Rasta
Khejdo ka Rasta
Khatakto ka Rasta
Khajane ka Rasta
Hidayat Masjid
Shivji Temple
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Chowkri : Modikhana
Selection of a transect
This transect was selected considering the presence of
traditional havelis exhibiting the characteristic facades and
the specific occupations practised in the street i.e. bangle
shops, copper vessel makers, etc.
Transect option 1
Transect option 2
Selected transect
46 Beyond Facades

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Chowkri : Vishweshwarji
Selection of a transect
This transect was selected based on the prominent façade
character on the secondary and tertiary streets. Important
landmarks such as Somani Misthan Bhandar, Gopal Ji
Temple known for their heritage contributed as important
nodes in the transect. Additionally, restored Traditional
Houses with intact traditional elements and cultural aspects
were also considered.
Transect option 1 Transect option 2
48 Beyond Facades

Vidhyadharji ka Rasta
Gopalji ka Mandir
Somani Misthan Bhandar
Achar wali Gali
Gem Junction
Patwo ka Rasta
Ramlalji ka Rasta
Golcha Cinema
New Gate
Final Transect
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Facades and Beyond
The order of the streets in the city has a designated hierarchy & function which has a major
impact on the facade designs of public buildings, commercial buildings other prominent built
structure present along the primary streets.
While moving in the secondary and tertiary streets, more private spaces are observed and the
uniformity of the exterior elements varies in the visual appearance and functionality. Since the
maintenance of these built spaces is dependent on the owners, a clear distinction is visible in
the facades on the primary streets which are regularly refurbished by the government bodies.
Inspite of having a well planned layout, Jaipur city is observed to be as organic as other
settlements. Due to constantly changing aspirations of the generations in the city, nature of
both the public and private spaces are impacted remarkably. To maintain the heritage character
of the walled city, it is ensured that the facades are maintained regularly. At the same time,
it is observed that family structures affect the spatial configuration and therefore, additions
of floors, balconies, windows, entire demolition or abandonment of properties have led to
‘altered facades’.
Further, multiple exercise were conducted to identify the alterations being done and their
impact on city form, however due to the time-bound nature of the course, the focus was
primarily on the identification of the alterations in the facades and few built structure.
50 Beyond Facades

Facades in the tertiary streets lacking maintenance
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04
Street Scape Analysis
This chapter focuses on street frontage character through its elements and activities taking
place on the street.
52 Beyond Facades
Market at Chaura Rasta

Streetscape plays an important role in establishing the visual image of a city. The buildings
along the street through their elements such as material, colour, architectural elements along
with various activities taking place on the street, forms the streetscape. The street elements,
based on their scale and functions create unique and characteristic visuals around the clock.
The visual image of street changes over time when parameters such as scale or function changes
hence, it is fairly relevant to analyse the facades on the street and its programmatic character
in order to understand the relative impact on the streetscape.
Frontage analysis may be used as a tool to study the Streetscape , which can be done by comparing
the ratio of height and width of the façade, which can be further segregated based on
parameters such as historical character, material, technology used etc.
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Chowkri : Purani Basti
Frontage analysis
This transect begins from the Swaminarayan temple, located
opposite to the Deenanath temple. The initial segments of this
transect includes temples and residences and while moving
further, small shops and Havelis are observed.
The small residences & traditional havelis form the major
character of this transect.
54 Beyond Facades

Narrow street with dense
activity during daytime
Busy street during day
12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
A
B
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
Traditional
Semi - traditional
Modern
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Raised entrance of a
Haveli
Mixed use buildings
12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
B
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
C
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
Traditional
Semi - traditional
Modern
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Chowk on a tertiary street
Temples at the chowk
used as a gathering space
Facades being used for
commercial purpose
C
D
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Old facade in a vulnerable
condition
Temple in a secondary
street
12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
D
E
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
Traditional
Semi - traditional
Modern
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Varying language of
facades in a tertiary street
Intricate stone carving in the
entrance of a Haveli
12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
E
F
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
15 m
Traditional
Semi - traditional
Modern
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Open drainage lines running
along the road on either sides
Street consisting of mixed
use buildings
12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
F
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
G
Traditional
Semi - traditional
Modern
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
15 m
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Street deficit of traditional
facades
Small temple retained in a
street
G
H
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Chowkri : Topkhana Desh
Frontage analysis
This transect begins from Indira Bazaar Road, consisting the
bangle market and through the spice market it ends at the idol
maker street.
It includes various temples, schools and residences.
12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
A
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
B
3 m
Traditional
Semi - traditional
Modern
6 m
9 m
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A traditional Haveli located on a street junction
B
C
D
Dimensions in millimeter
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Haveli with two courtyards
A busy street opening into a
primary street
Gated entry to a secondary street
12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
D
3 m
6 m
9 m
Traditional
Semi - traditional
Modern
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A twin haveli Commercial shop in a haveli Murtikaars - idol makers
D
Dimensions in millimeter
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Chowkri : Modi khana
Frontage analysis
Beginning from the Film Colony with the stone paved roads, this
transect consists of various activities occurring along the streets,
i.e. metal craftsmen’s street, Maniharo - bangle makers’ street
and Natanio - merchants’ street.
This transect included many traditional Havelis and small shops
besides residences.
Haveli at the junction of a primary road Stone paved roads Street with residential units
66 Beyond Facades

12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
A B C D
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
D E F
Traditional
Semi - traditional
Modern
A vessel maker Facades in a secondary street Metal craftsman
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Resident using her verandah space
for small business
A street consisting of residential
as well as mixed use typologies
Snack shop in a commercial
street
12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
F
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
Traditional
Semi - traditional
Modern
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Resident using his verandah
space for small scale business
Sketch of a haveli facade
Textile based occupation
G
H
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Tertiary street shaded with
canopies
Street consisting of mixed use
typology buildings
12 m
9 m
6 m
3 m
H
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
Traditional
Semi - traditional
Modern
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Artisans famous for their lakh work
Temple situated on a higher plinth
I
J
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Chowkri : Vishweshwarji
Frontage analysis
The frontage analysis starts from the intersection of Tripolia
Bazaar Road (primary road) and Vidhyadharji ka rasta (secondary
road) where a striking difference is observed in the facades. It
then makes its way to tertiary streets to study the difference in
types of facades. The transect comprises of various landmarks
and temples and their volumes in respect to its surroundings.
Nature making its way through a narrow street
72 Beyond Facades

Narrow tertiary street
Haveli with detailed ornamentation
on facade
Gopalji temple
VIDHAYAGHAR JI KA RASTA GOPA
12MT.
m
9 m
9 MT.
6 m
6 MT. 3 m
3 MT.
3 MT.
12MT.
9 MT.
6 MT.
ONE OF THE OLDEST TEMPLE OF
VISHESWARAJI CHOKRI
A
DIGAMBAR JAIN TEMPLE
Traditional
Semi - traditional
Modern
12MT.
9 MT.
A
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
3000 9000 3000 7000 6000
6000 6000 5000
11000
HIGH TRAFFIC ON SECONDARY ROADS
30004500 8500
3000 9000 7000 12000 8000 14000 12000 8500 12000 14000 7800 8000 6000 12000 18000
7500
10000
19000
PA
25000
7000 7000 5000
13000
25000
15000
B
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B
Dimensions in millimeter

Entrance of a haveli
JI KA RASTA GOPAL JI KA RASTA
DIGAMBAR JAIN TEMPLE
GOPAL JI KA RASTA
GHAR JI KA RASTA GOPAL JI KA RASTA
3 MT.
3 MT.
3000 9000 7000 12000 8000 14000 12000 8500 12000 14000 7800 8000 6000 12000
3000 9000 3000 7000 6000 6000 6000 5000 11000 30004500 8500 7500 10000 19000
25000
70
E OLDEST TEMPLE OF
RAJI CHOKRI
12MT.
9 MT.
6 MT. 12MT.
3 MT. 9 MT.
6 MT.
ONE OF THE OLDEST TEMPLE OF
VISHESWARAJI CHOKRI
ONE OF THE OLDEST TEMPLE OF
VISHESWARAJI CHOKRI
JAIN TEMPLE
A B
B
DIGAMBAR JAIN TEMPLE
12MT.
9 MT.
6 MT.
3 MT.
12MT.
9 MT.
6 MT.
3 MT.
12MT.
12MT.
m
9 MT. 99 MT.
m
6 MT.
6 m
6 MT.
3 m
3 MT. 3 MT.
B
B
12MT.
12MT.
9 MT. 9 MT.
6 MT. 6 MT.
3 MT. 3 MT.
3 m
6 m
9 m
12 m
TERTIARY STREETS
15000
7000
8000
8000
5000
12000
PRIMARY STREETS
NO BANNERS OR ADVERTISMENT
POSTERS ARE ALLOWED ON
8000
HIGH HIGH TRAFFIC TRAFFIC ON SECONDARY SECONDARY ROADS ROADS
ON SECONDARY ROADS
3000 9000 7000 12000 8000 14000 12000 8500 12000 14000 7800 8000 6000 12000 18
8000
3000
25000
13000 12000 9000 10000 7000 9000 5000 9000 5000 7000 15000
View of a secondary street
from a Haveli’s entrance space
15000 15000 7000 70008000
8000 8000 8000
5000
12000
8000
8000 8000
3000 3000
25000 25000
C
13000 13000 12000 12000 9000 9000 10000 7000 9000 5000 9000 5000 5000 7000 7000 15000 15000
PRIMARY STREET HAS SIMILAR
COLOUR
PATWO KA RASTA
C
C
C
10000
Entrance to a Haveli
8000
25000
5000 17000 9000 8000
PATWO KA RASTA
C
PATWO KA RASTA
10000 10000 8000
C
C
8000
5000 5000 17000 170009000
Traditional
Semi - traditional
Modern
74 Beyond Facades
TERTIARY STREETS
RAM LAAL JI KA RASTA
D
12MT.
9 MT.
6 MT.
3 MT.
D
12MT.
9 MT.
6 MT.
3 MT.
TERTIARY STREETS
NO NO BANNERS OR OR ADVERTISMENT
POSTERS ARE ARE ALLOWED ON ON
PRIMARY STREETS
10000 7000 5000 9000 5000 9000 7000 10000 9000 12000 13000
3000
E
PRIMARY STREET HAS SIMILAR
JOHARI COLOUR BAZAR ROAD
PRIMARY STREET HAS SIMILAR
COLOUR
E
12500 12500 3000 8000 8000 12000 5000 8000 8000 7000 15000 8000 17000
E

18000
13000
15000
YSIS
RI
3000
4000 5500
13000
9000
7956
16113
12431
3500 8000
18600
14000
4000 13000
8000 6000 7000 8500 8500 9000 16000 16000 13000 18600 10000 16000 7500 12000
18000
D
Entrance to tertiary street
Inside a haveli - courtyard
space
Haveli entrance with traditional
ornamentation and paintings
THE ONLY STREET WITH PARKING
SPACE
25000
3000
4000 5500
13000
9000
SECONDARY STREETS
7956
16113
12431
3500 8000
18600
BIG HAVELIS
14000
4000 13000
9000 8000 8000 6000 7000 8500 8500 9000 16000 16000 13000 18600 10000 16000 7500 12000
18000
D
D
THE ONLY STREET WITH PARKING
SPACE
10000 23000 26000 13000 18000 21000 6000 12000 6500
SECONDARY STREETS
F
F
BIG HAVELIS
Dimensions in millimeter
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05
Scape Sequencing
This segment explores the arrangement of spaces in a traditional residential space based on the
connectivity and movement from the entrance to the other functional spaces inside a house.
76 Beyond Facades
Courtyard in a Haveli

To understand the alterations in spaces, it is essential to develop a perception of an architectural
space. Commonly, spaces are designed on the basis of its function, climatic conditions, sociocultural
aspects, economic status, hierarchy, etc. and identifying these parameters in a given
area or a selected transect further aided to categorize various internal spaces and mapping the
sequence of spatial arrangements.
The various parameters are listed below:
Elements of Buildings
Entrance, Corridor, Staircase, Rooms, Kitchen,
Bathroom, Store, Roof
Spatial Organization
Around central courtyard, Linear organization
Space Sequence
Arrangement of spaces
Functional Areas
Bathroom, Kitchen, Storage, Water Storage
Private and Public Zones
Rooms, Semi-public spaces
Circulation System
Corridor, Staircases
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In order to exemplify the space sequencing exercise, plan of a typical Shekhawati Haveli has
been shown in the figure below. Generally due to climatic and cultural aspects, courtyards form
a key role in Rajasthani Haveli architecture. The functional spaces are aligned overlooking the
courtyard comprising of public spaces in the front, while the private rooms open in another
courtyard placed at rear of the layout. The sequencing based on social hierarchy is evident in
the layout, the Otla and outer court which are used for public gatherings. Defining the nature
of these spaces, the outer court is considered to be a semi-public space and the inner court is
a private sitting space just like a drawing room and a living room respectively in the modern
residential architecture concept.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Entrance
Otla
(Extension of Plinth Seating space)
Outer Poli (transitional Space)
Outer Court (Covered/ open)
Baithak (Semi public space)
Inner poli (transitional Space)
Osari (Transition around courtyard)
Inner court
Private Baithak
Staircase
Rooms
Kitchen/service areas
Plan of a typical ‘Shekhawati’ haveli with two courtyards
Drawing Source: ‘On merchants’ trail, Shekhawati’, Urvashi Srivastava
78 Beyond Facades

Further, it is crucial to break down the spatial building plan to a sequence diagram in order to
assess the existing spaces. It is devised to simplify the flow of spaces and directed movement
from the entrance into various functional spaces in a house.
Space sequence diagram for the ‘Shekhawati’ Haveli
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06
Altered Spaces
This chapter focuses on understanding the change in the character and function of space
induced by changes in the physical built form.
“Nothing disappears completely ... In space, what came earlier continues to underpin what
follows ... Pre-existing space underpins not only durable spatial arrangements, but also
representational spaces and their attendant imagery and mythic narratives.”
- Henri Lefebvre, The Production of Space
The word ‘Space’ is used commonly in our daily lives but is rather complicated appropriate its
use without context. In the current study, the word ‘Space’ is referred in context of our habitat
and its surroundings.
An Urban form is a space that contains a place to live, a place to work, a place to amuse, a place
to commute etc. A harmonious combination of such spaces forming on a given geographical
condition forms an urban space with unique identity. However, all such places creating the
urban space are considered to be a unique space in itself, as these places are appropriated
uniqueness based on a particular community or a person or activity etc.
The elements which define space such as walls, floors, ceilings, openings (private) or gardens,
plazas community areas (public) are mostly arranged to serve the purpose that is most
appropriate to live, to work or to move, in a given context. However, the context changes with
time, which in turn change the elements and spaces which defines it. The new space formed
by the alterations in existing spaces may be termed as ‘Altered Space‘.
80 Beyond Facades

Idea of an Altered Space
Spaces transform over time in terms of character, size, use,etc. due to the following
reasons:
1. Functional transformation, due to user group/ activity-based
2. Organic change
3. Forced change
4. Need-based change
5. Technology-based change, etc.
Further, these transformations are also the result of human activities that are shaped by:
1. Needs
2. Beliefs rooted in culture
3. Subjective Knowledge and Experience
4. Religion
Apart from activities, an occupant’s hierarchy in living spaces also changes in terms of that, in
turn, transforms space:
1. Privacy
2. Comfort
3. Aesthetics
4. Values and Belief system
All these transformations result in spatial reconfiguration, reorganization and articulation for
both physiological and psychological aspects, that further shapes human activity, behaviour
and experience.
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07
Analysis
This chapter focuses on the analysis of built-forms situated on the identified streets in each of
the chowkris based on the understanding of the altered space within the houses. There were
some evident changes in the facades of the building, alterations in spaces and in the use of
such built spaces over the period of time, due to various factors such as climate, demography,
economics etc. Additionally, with the availability of modern day construction techniques and
materials, alterations done did not follow the vernacular construction techniques with the
locally available materials.
The built forms within the chowkris, were earlier influenced by local community and trading
activities, however, with the evolution of trade and varied economic activities within the streets
has resulted in major modifications of the facades and spaces of these streets. This may also
be a result of the ever-changing aspirations of local communities residing across generations,
impacting both - public and private spaces.
Further, this chapter also explores the sequencing of spaces within such built-forms in terms of
the functional and transitional spaces. Houses of similar typology in the same neighborhood
have different space sequencing and varied experience based on individual aspirations, needs
and affordability. The social, cultural and economic factors also contribute significantly to such
alterations and changes in facades and built forms. Collectively these altered spaces within the
houses and the schema of space sequencing have larger repercussions on the sense of place
in the entire chowkri.
Note: In the given drawings, the spaces highlighted with
In the given photographs, the spaces highlighted with
represents Altered Spaces,
represents Altered Spaces
82 Beyond Facades

Examples of ‘Need Based Alterations’
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Chowkri : Purani Basti
Built forms & Altered spaces
5
5
2
2
4
4
3
3
1
1
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House 1
Addition of a floor
Section showing addition of room
Front elevation with addition of Floor
Addition of a room on terrace
Room on terrace, converted into toilet
Alterations of spaces on first floor
Functional
Staircase
Staircase
Courtyard
Transitional space
Alteration of space on ground floor
Entrance
Space sequence diagram
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House 2
Addition of small shops in front elevation
Addition of a shop
Front elevation
First floor plan, with altered spaces.
Space converted to toilet
Courtyard
Transitional space
Temple
Functional
Functional
Ground floor plan, with altered spaces.
Staircase
Courtyard
Transitional space
Entrance
Space sequence diagram
86 Beyond Facades

House 3
Front elevation
Addition of toilet and an extension in kitchen
Altering spaces to accommodate shops on the facade
Space converted to shop
Section showing altered spaces
Addition of bathroom
Temple
Transitional space
Ground floor plan showing altered spaces
Functional
Transitional space
Functional
Courtyard
Staircase
Functional
Transitional space
Courtyard
Functional
Bedroom converted to guest room
Entrance
Space sequence diagram
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House 4
Bathrooms converted to
kitchen
Facade with addition of an access door
First floor plan with altered spaces
Courtyard cut-out covered
for safety purpose
Space sequence diagram
Ground floor plan with altered spaces
Section showing altered spaces
88 Beyond Facades

House 5
Covering a space on terrace
Front elevation showing altered spaces.
A renovated room in a haveli
Renovated facade
First floor plan with altered spaces
Addition of wall on the facade
Space sequence diagram
Ground floor plan with altered spaces
Section showing addition of wall
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Chowkri : Topkhana Desh
Built forms & Altered spaces
2
3
4
1
5
90 Beyond Facades

House 1
Altered facade
Elevation showing altered facade
Section showing altered spaces
Temple
First Floor Plan
Bedroom
Courtyard
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Courtyard
Bedroom
Ground Floor Plan
Entrance
Sequence of transitional space
N
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House 2
Altered space in courtyard
Section showing altered space
First Floor Plan
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Courtyard
Shop
Shop
Entrance
Sequence of transitional space
N
Ground Floor Plan
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House 3
Section
First Floor Plan
Temple
Bedroom
Bedroom
Storage
Courtyard
Workspace
Storage
Entrance
Storage
Sequence of transitional space
Ground Floor Plan showing altered spaces
N
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House 4
Elevation
Front Elevation
Courtyard used as storage
First Floor Plan showing altered spaces
Temple
Bedroom
Bedroom
Courtyard
Shop
Entrance
Shop
N
Ground Floor Plan showing altered spaces
Sequence of transitional space
94 Beyond Facades

House 5
Section showing altered spaces
Extension of shop and balcony
Various extensions on second floor
First Floor showing altered spaces
Bedroom
Temple
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Courtyard
Kitchen
Entrance
Shop
N
Ground Floor Plan
Sequence of transitional space
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Chowkri : Modikhana
Built forms & Altered spaces
5
2 3
4
1
96 Beyond Facades

House 1
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House 2
98 Beyond Facades

House 3
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House 4
100 Beyond Facades

House 5
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Chowkri : Vishweshwarji
Built forms & Altered spaces
2
3
5
4
1
102 Beyond Facades

House 1
Section showing altered spaces
First Floor Plan showing altered spaces
Ground Floor Plan showing altered spaces
Pause
Function ends
Transition
Sequence of transitional spaces.
N
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House 2
Section through courtyard
First Floor Plan showing altered spaces
Ground Floor Plan showing altered spaces
Pause
Function ends
Transition
Sequence of transitional spaces.
N
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House 3
Hallway extended as temple space
Section showing altered spaces
Bedroom extended in balcony space
First Floor Plan showing altered spaces
Ground Floor Plan showing altered spaces
Pause
Function ends
Transition
Sequence of transitional spaces.
N
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House 4
Elevation
Section showing altered spaces
Pause
Function ends
Transition
Sequence of transitional spaces.
N
106 Beyond Facades

House 5
Elevation
Section showing altered space
Ground Floor Plan showing altered space
Pause
Function ends
Transition
Sequence of transitional spaces.
N
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08
Outcomes and way forward
The study tries to bring out the following observations which may provide necessary focus on
the subject relating to conservation and preservation of the traditional character of the walled
city of Jaipur :
1. The change is inevitable, however sense and character of a place can be preserved based
on carefully examining the need and use of the place and apply most appropriate level of
intervention across all levels.
2. There is a strong link between the heritage conservation and economic activity of a
place. Methods to strengthen this link must be identified for a self-sustenance of the local
community thereby boosting the conservation of its heritage character.
3. Local Area Plans’ and heritage conservation plans must be devised for smoother
implementation. The local government must devise an action plan with a short-term,
medium-term and long-term strategies to justify the efforts and assets involved of its
stakeholders.
4. To limit major alterations, strong legislations and bye-laws supported by awareness building
regarding the heritage value of these structures must be given emphasis.
5. Financial assistance to the community and house owners to retain the original character of
the facades in the Chowkris on the primary, secondary and tertiary streets may be provided.
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110 Beyond Facades