Professional Documents
Culture Documents
A City is a a theater of social action, and everything else art, politics, education, commerce only serves to make the social drama. the physical design of the cities are primarily based on the natural environment and to the spiritual values of the human community and their economic functions were secondary. - Lewis Mumford, What is a City?
Aldo Rossi, in his book, the City, says architecture does not mean the visible image of the city and the sum of its different architectures but architecture as a construction of the city over time. This process of construction links the past and present and thus it addresses the ultimate and definitive fact in the life of the collective, the creation of the environment in which it lives.
CITY IN TRANSITION
a case of hyderabad
T h e
C I t y
o f
N I z a m s
I s
n o w
C y b e r a b a d
A city is continuously evolving, transforming, multi-dimensional living organism, which is essentially polymorphous in nature.
Graham Vickers, Key Moments in Architecture, Evolution of a City.
INTRODUCTION TRANSITION
Transition is the passage from one form, state, style or place to another. It can also be defined as an event that results in transformation. The unending need to change and suit to the requirements and the functions of its constituents.
i.
Sense of Identity
ii. Context
iii. Continuity
Urban Redevelopment: a study of high rise buildings, Pg. 17, K Narayan Reddy Pranali Parikh,Sense of Identity, Continuity and Context
INTRODUCTION TRANSITION
Thus, generating
i.
ii.
Urban Redevelopment: a study of high rise buildings, Pg. 17, K Narayan Reddy Pranali Parikh,Sense of Identity, Continuity and Context
Hyderabad is a historic city and is famed for its monuments, temples, churches, masjids, and bazaars. A large number of factors have influenced and shaped the character of the city in the last 400 years.
Its location on the crossroads of North and South India, has developed the city layer by layer, and the result is a culmination of cultures predominantly reflected in the Architecture. The old city can, thus, be identified as to have inculcated an ORGANIC form of development, whereas the new city is being planned radially with precision.
1. To understand the different phases in history and how resulted in the existing character of the city. 2. The need for delineating the sense of an organic city 3. The progress in developmental aspects as a relation with time 4. Preparing for newer societies by drawing inferences from process.
The 400 year old heritage iconic of the Nizam rule
character
The aim of this dissertation is to explore the influence of transition, on the architectural expression of the city of Hyderabad with time. The facades have an individual physical identity and a visual impact that makes them as important as the architectural form. They express a striving for ethnic and personal identity. OBJECTIVES 1. 2. To prepare a timeline of events and their consecutive architectural implications based on historical development of the city. To identify the various elements that form a part of this architectural expression in detail that can be associated with a particular architectural style. To study the elements and relate them to the timeline and hence, Establish a relationship between the transforming architectural styles.
3. 4.
Thus, enabling one to constitute the co-relation and influence, between a series of events and how they find an expression in architecture and the setting of a place.
Pre-Independence Period
PHASE I: The Qutb Shahi rule (1518-1687) PHASE II: The Mughal rule, the transitional phase and the establishment of the Asaf Jahi rule (1687-1724) PHASE III: The Asaf Jahi rule, (1724-1948) + Influence of the British Settlement in early 19th century a. Architecture from Phase I and II with an advent of Purely European Architecture. b. A phase influenced by European Architecture. c. The mixed style, Architecture of the City Improvement Board, and the vernacular architecture.
Post-Independence Period
PHASE I: Struggle for a new state (1947-1956) PHASE II: Independent State changing linguistic majority (1960-1990) PHASE III: Effects of Globalisation, Privatisation ( 1990-1995) PHASE IV: Rising IT Revolution (1995-2008) PHASE V: Making a mark in the Global Scenario
TIMELINE
Time
1518
Significant Event
Qutb Shahis of Golconda became independent Shifting of palace from Golconda to Southern side of Musi Requirement for ease of movement across the growing city Influence of Mughal rulers defend Marathas Rise of Asaf Jahi rulers Subsidiary Alliance for Military and political cooperation signed between Nizam and East India Company
Architectural Implications
Re-structuring of Golconda against the mud structure City Planning, Iconic Charminar Puranapul Bridge
1518-1687
1578
Use of Mughal architectural features Building of City walls maximum construction activity North side occupied by British Cantonment Birth of Secunderabad European style of construction ChaderGhat Bridge Nayapul Bridge
1908
Flood
TIMELINE
Time Significant Event Architectural Implications
1912
1911-1948
Osman Ali Khan Asaf Jah VII cultural, economic and administrative reforms He is Fifth on Forbes All Time Wealthiest list of 2008. He was even featured on the cover of the 1937 Time magazine. It was estimated that he had $2 billion fortune in early 1940s. Post Independence Division of state on linguistic basis Inflow of Telugus to the city
Saw maximum construction activity as monumental architecture for major administrative structures
1947-1950 1956
Establishment of certain government offices Growth of Multinucleated city. Commercial plazas Private commercial firms Large scale buildings to accommodate the IT boom. Buildings that follow the universal style
1960-1980
1990 1995
2000-2012
A traditional city that has witnessed the changes in time and is a mark of existence of the cultural expression of the community and profound local character.
1798
ORGANIC
A contemporary urban city that is devoid of the local/ethnic context.
BRITISH CANTONMENT
Within 2 years of completion of Charminar, a bustling life was visible around this colossal landmark and commerce free flowing in all directions.
Jan Pieper, Hyderabad A Quranic paradise in Architectural Metaphors SP Shorey, Eighteenth Century Hyderabad, Anatomy of an Old Map
Kukatpally Ameerpet
Secunderabad
GOLCONDA FORT
DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE
CHAR KAMAN
Jan Pieper, Hyderabad A Quranic paradise in Architectural Metaphors PALACE CHOWMAHALLA
MECCA MASJID
Meant to suit needs of an Islamic city Establishment of strong Signature of Islamic Architecture Muslim hold in the region Inspiration drawn from Islamic Tazias
continuity
CONTEXT
Four arches,and framed by lofty minarets on all sides. Composition of pointed arches. Use of Islamic ornamentation - floral
Principal Mosque of Hyderabad Second Largest Mosque in India Elements pointed arches, wall treated with miniature pointed arches as parapets, minars as framing elements CONTEXT Signature of Islamic
Establishment of strong Architecture. Muslim hold in the They have a close resemblance to the region arches at Charminar and Golconda
Sense of Identity
The cornices running around the entire mosque structure and the floral motifs and friezes over the arches highlight great attention paid to detail in Qutub Shahi architecture.
2012
CONTEXT
Mughal Invasion led to Influence on faade character-making presence at the prime location
QUTB SHAHI
MUGHAL
BRITISH
ASAF JAHI
Changing Sense of Identity from a major bridge connecting important destinations to grade I heritage structure put to pedestrian use
Gateway converted to a temple showing growth of Hindu hold in the region with time
PURANAPUL - 1578
1880
Multi- Cusped Arches Chowmahalla Palace Multi-tiered & simple pointed arches Agra fort Example Mughal Architecture Jharokha/ Canopied Windows
Characteristic of Early Asaf Jahi Period are Multi-Cusped Arches, along with multi-tiered and simple pointed arches and jharoka / canopied windows. Mughal influence of bangladar window/ kiosk Mughal fluted coupled columns with vegetal capitals and acanthus leaves.
BRITISH RESIDENCY 1797-1805 The splendid Palladian Residency is an example of the fine, impressive buildings the British vied to construct.
Corintian Columns Semi-circular arches Jack-Arched roofing Roman and Palladian Facade
The flood embankments on both sides will be carried out to a height of 5 feet above the flood level. For greater part of their length these embankments will be constructed with boulevards.The boulevards will be lungs of the city. The poor who will largely use the footpaths and the roads will benefit as much as the rich, by clean, shaded, well kept roadways and graceful houses and surroundingsfor health and for pleasure. its greatest importance that Government should not miss this opportunity to render the river front healthy and picturesque.
Sir Visvesvarayas Report, October 1,1909 The Flood of 1908 at Hyderabad An Account of the Flood, Its Causes and Proposed Preventive Measures
Politically, since the borders of British India were designated permanent with no further expansion, those outside colonial rule, entered into formal relations with the British. Thus, the confirmation of political security was established for the Asaf Jah dynasty, with the treasury at his full disposal.
BRITISH REQUIREMENTS INCREASING HIS OWN POWER ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSE EXHIBIT LOCAL DOMINANCE MONUMENTAL ARCHITECTURE INTEGRATE EXISTING URBAN CHARACTER
POLITICAL IDENTITY
The buildings recalibrated the authority symbolised by the cultural heritage into a new statement on Asaf Jahi political identity that clearly highlighted his shift from the mughals towards a new claim for roots in the Deccan.
His architectural patronage used both processes and symbols that were clearly linked to traditions in the Islamic world and were imagined on an urban scale. When imagined on an urban scale, they were intended to present an urban design that changed a proto-colonial Mughal city into a new Princely State Capital.
Alison Mackenzie Shah in The City in an Islamic World, Volume 1, Page 589.
STATE LIBRARY
Post-Independence
INDIA BECAME INDEPENDENT: YET UNREST PREVAILED 1947 FORMATION OF THE NEW STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH - 1956
The Struggle for Independence and Division of state on linguistics basis, continued for a decade, and it is observed that the construction activity came to a stand still. It can be addressed as a state of POLITICAL TRANSITION The progress or leap in architecture during the Asaf Jahi dynasty was absent. The Monumental Administrative buildings that were constructed during the reign of the Asaf Jahi dynasty were already in use. The administrative section continued to function in the existing buildings. The palace of the Nizam was converted into the State Assembly.
IT Revolution
Influx of Telugus
New State
Hyderabad developed into a multi-nucleated urban centre of the region under different political, economic and socio-cultural conditions that added onto the existing urban complexities.
Hyderabad emerged not only as the administrative centre but also into a major industrial centre. Started to develop extensively with a multitude of opportunities, visible from the large influx of population between 19411961. This resulted in the formation of many suburban settlements/ agglomeration units. The growth of the city was not only peripheral but also intensification of residential and commercial activities in the city core.
Urban Redevelopment High rise in Hyderabad, K. Narayan
Post-Independence
THE SECRETARIAT
Influx of Telugus
New State
IT Revolution
CONTEXT
SENSE OF IDENTITY
Post-Independence
Influx of Telugus
New State
Suggestive Temple form Tiered Shikhara Windows Ornamented with traditional motifs and brackets
IT Revolution
Post-Independence
SULTAN BAZAAR
SHOPPING PRECINCT
Influx of Telugus
The shops along the street are very functional. The merchandise displayed on the street becomes the aesthetics, and the signages the identity, thus making the building design is only secondary. Integrated into the chaotic fabric are few old buildings that are not redeveloped and are in a dilapidated state and if restored can add to the heritage value.
IT Revolution
New State
Post-Independence
Chaotic development
New State
IT Revolution
CONTEXT
SENSE OF IDENTITY
IT Revolution
Chaotic development
New State
Post-Independence
LOST IN TRANSITION
Chaotic development
New State
Post-Independence
IT Revolution
Use of arches in the faade with a difference. Unique stepped form Monumental appearance
TAJ KRISHNA
New State
Post-Independence
The glass faade with all its transparency provides a complete view of the store and the advertisements to the outside.
IT Revolution
Chaotic development
New State
Post-Independence
HYDERABD CENTRAL
CITY CENTRE
INORBIT MALL
Post-Independence
The Cyber Gateway is Phase II of HITEC City. A giant arch in front of the building stands as a gateway to the rest of HITEC City and hence the name. A glass faade, landscaped gardens, and waiting lounge. Special bracing to take the load of 10 floors.
CYBER TOWERS, HI-TECH CITY 1998 : Iconic of the IT Revolution in Hyderabad TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (TCS)
IT Revolution
MICROSOFT
IBM
DELL
The faade provides a range of transparency according to the needs of the spaces inside. Perforated and embossed metal screens over a high performance glazing system give privacy to the hotel rooms while allowing diffused daylight to enter the interior spaces. The project certification. has LEED Gold
CONCLUSIONS
We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims. Richard Buckminster Fuller
DRAWING AN INSPIRATION FROM THE PAST Giving shape to the present expression from the identity of a bygone era
TOWARDS A GLOBAL IMAGE Giving shape to an expression that portrays an identity at the global level.
TRANSFORMING EXPRESSIONS
REAR
REINVENTING THE PAST EXPRESSION Restoring the structures to retain their original charm.
NAMPALLY