“DIALOGUE WITH THE PAST” – CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE -HAMPI

Location

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Hampi is found on northern part of Karnataka. Karnataka is a state in south western region of India. The southern state of Karnataka, in India, has a distinct art and culture. Its combined with their long histories have contributed immensely to the varied cultural heritage of the state. Hampi is around 350kms from Bengaluru.

Hampi Northern karnataka

Bellary district

Hospet taluk

 It was one of the richest and largest cities in the world during its prime.  It is located within the ruins of the city of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.  It continues to be an important religious centre, housing the VirupakshaTemple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old glorious city.  The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at HAMPI.  Hampi is been selected because is one of the biggest world’s

Introduction 

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we on to our future generations.

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A heritage centre is a museum facility

primarily dedicated to the presentation of  historical and cultural information about a place and its people, including some natural features. 

This center specializes in the protection and preservation of the world’s ancient and

historic monuments and archeological sites. 

Hampi “The City Carved of Stone” is an outstanding location of Natural landscape and Archaeological remains.

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Human skill and natural beauty blend beautifully to create harmony. The cultural and heritage centre specializes in the protection and preservation of the world’s ancient and historic monuments and archaeological sites.

Issues

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There is no basic amenities found. There is no proper accommodation facility. Lack of research facility.

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No proper connectivity to the historical site.

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Re – constructing of hampi bazaar

Proper connectivity of roads

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Anegondi was the capital of the region, before it was moved to Hampi. It was the core of a tiny kingdom that eventually expanded into the Vijayanagar Empire. Currently Anegondi is sleepy village. Anegondi is at the opposite bank of the river where the Hampi village is located. Its located 6.5kms from Hampi.

Aim 

To design cultural heritage centre to retain and reuse significant existing historic fabric and harmoniously unite it with new built and open spaces.

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To study historic and cultural backgrounds of Hampi. Understanding the deg of new buildings in a heritage context and creating dialogue with the past in this design case. To establish a healthy connection between tourists – heritage – local culture and art activities.

Scope 

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To design a cultural heritage centre at Hampi which revives the historic and cultural fabric of the world heritage site. Revitalizing the heritage experience. Creating a dialogue with the past by using Hampi monuments as a back drop for the cultural heritage centre. Merging contemporary architecture with the monumental heritage architecture in such way that it complements the past without overshadowing the existing heritage/monuments. A proper movement between dedicated ,temporarily dedicated and non – dedicated spaces. Use of modern material in the design of cultural heritage centre.

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The depth of the study will be limited to the history of Hampi with focus towards the Architecture, planning and culture of Hampi. The design will not be focused on much of structural aspects. The design is limited to the external form, concept, functionality, circulation etc..,

Expected outcome.. Introduction of modern building in a heritage site without disturbing the monumental setup of the location by deg a Cultural and Heritage center will help in making Hampi more recognized tourist destination other than just being an archeological study area.  The greatness of Hampi can be ed to the future generation. This will also bring about an increase in the revenue. Provides jobs for the localities and artisans. 

Reference http://www.archive.india.gov.in/knowindia/culture_heritage .php?id=38 http://www.culturalindia.net/monuments/hampi.html