Old Nashik Documentation Architecture study
- 1. Our heritage is what we have received from the past and should cherish, appreciate, and pass on to future generations. It becomes a part of who we are through aiding in the formation of our identity. Heritagee is often attributed with its monumentality, but it is important to understand that what we call as heritage had functional and engaging attributes to the people who actually used them. ABOUT NASHIK In the northern region of the Indian state of Maharashtra, Nashik, is a significant historical, mythical, social, and cultural city. The city is situated on the banks of the Godavari River, making it one of the holiest places for Hindus all Over the world. Old Nashik is a place of great cultural, spiritual, traditional and architectural heritage. The legend of Lord Rama, the King of Ayodhya, making Nashik his home during his 14 years of exile gives Nashik a rich historical background. Lord Rama requested that Lord Laxman cut the nose of "Surpanakha" at the same location, and as a result, the city was given the name "Nashik." GHAT GHAT Numerous temples and ghats were constructed in this area by the Chalukyas, Peshwa, and Yadav dynasties in the coming centuries. This style was characterized by less ornate sculptures, both in the exterior and interior that thus made the temples visually less attractive and functionally more efficient. Panchavati developed into a significant site for pilgrimage as the area's temple construction got more elaborate ith a number of small and major temples. This prompted the development of numerous ghats, dharamshalas, and bhojnayalas along the left bank of the Godavari. Today, this area serves as a significant religious hub and hosts the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, which takes place every twelve years. GHAT GHAT These structures were built in the style of the traditional Maharashtrian Wadas. Wadas are indigenous constructions that adapt to the local limate and are built using materials and methods that are readily available. Multiple families lived in Wada, which was designed with a central courtyard in the style of the conventional chowk system. The Peshwas from Pune won the city in their conquest against the Mughals in the late 17th Century. They took great interest in developing the right bank of the Godavari. Main Road PrimaryRoad Secondary Road | ntrodution
- 2. NAY TO SHALIMAR Reason for settlement Godawari river which is an important source of water and as the population increased the settlement started moving upward on the slope ENIRACE Built unbuilt landmarks Basic landmarks of - budha halwai badhrakali temple dixit wada Due to this being such an important area of the ratio of built is higher than unbuilt Different character in the two sides of street budha halwai on north and temple on south BADRAKALI TEMPLE In the morning most pedestrian activity IS near temple due to morning prayers and also budna halwai is activated At the junction there are two main roads which leads to ghats this makes the junction for pedestrian and vehicular activity Due to soo much activity at the chawk it makes accustics even E S11 hnd GHAT CHOWK higher So most of the wadas of residential are towards the dixit wada so that they can have a quitter BUDHA HALWAI environment SECTIONA-A' (SCALE11 Z00) I L The lanes are never under WAY TO GHAT complete sunlight or in complete shadow due to the cluster of structures in north and south. Most important is the reduction of glare this is due to the varying heights and compaction of the structures Due to varying elevation of the structures which makes varying roof heights that creates various shadow pattern at the different time of the day which gives character to the street and because of these shaded areas are created along the street and at the chawk more activity is seen. The wadas were made in cluster and people Would have more interaction. SECTIONB -B (SCALE1:200) IXIT WAUA l m GROUND FLOOR PLAN (SCALE 1:500) Street WAT YTO GHA" HHHHT Paring 3HADRAKALI TEMPLE WEST ELEVATION (SCALE 1:400) EAST ELEVATION (SCALE 1:400) bhadrakati
- 3. Early in the morning upto 9 a.m, the lanes seem at peace as only flower and vegetable vendors and buyers are seen, the street at this time is very wide and spacious. After9l am the shops begin to open up and the vendors. Begin to arrange their goods on the edges of the street hence gradually we see increase in traffic, more number of pedestrians on the street, difficulty for vehicular moment and loading and unloading of vehi cles, due to all of these factors, the lane now appears to be quite compact and narrower. Again after 9 p.m. the street is wide, deserted and peaceful as the shops close down. HH ELEVATION ALE 1:400) H- EEE ELEVATION (SCALE 1:400) POCR STADOM AsTHEET An interesting intervention in the form of a shop is seen in the compound wall of saraf bazar police station. A small portion of the wall is cut out to approximate depth of 1 feet to transform intoa shop filled with kitchen accessories for sale. The owner iS carrying forward the business set up by his father and he himself wonders how the HTTTH shop was set up. This is another noteworthy part of this street, every shop has its own uniqueness in form, architecture, space making and their back- stories GROUND FLOOR PLAN (SCALE 1:400) mmmm a h vaua Bohorpati arkar Vada Parking EAST ELEVATION (SCALE 1:300) SECTIONA -A (SCALE1:200) Chowk: the end of Bohorpatticreates a chowk, popular- y known as Saraf bazaar. This place holds it's impor tance for being rich in activities as well as occupations. With the rising sun this place is filled with flower vendors and by the passing day, the whole saraf opens up with the increase in traffic. The golden lining of this chowk is the entrance of sarakarwada and the compact yet unique island of shops on the right. Sarkarwada Maruti Mandir akle Bandhu SECTIONB - B' (SCALE1:200) AL nac bohorpatti
- 4. The streets offers a diverse sense of connectivity formulated through the dynamic built form the edges detail, the plinths blend with interaction between the street and the build it form a connective and active transition, maintaining the privacy and connection the spaces to the streets. In the morning the close shutters bring out the local vegetable vendors and set the environment. "he upper level occupies the private areas; another purpose of studying the street with understanding the human skill and anthropometry that has been generated due to peoples regular needs. The activity on our street changes into two layers: displayig the goods and interdependence among different vendors. I HH SECTION AA (SCALE: 1:400) ww T SECTION BB (SCALE: 1:400) in SECTION CC (SCALE: 1:400) GHAT +2486mm SARAF BAZAR +2254mm +2 2097m +1687mm +1344mm +864mm +563mm RAMSETU BRIDGE LAN (SCALE: 1:400) n lnn nnnllnnnallo E BALAJI MANDIR CLOTHING JWELLERS SOUTH ELEVATION (SCALE: 1:400) JWELLERS CLOTHING AREA BHANDIBAZAAR NORTH ELEVATION (SCALE: 1400) L rbhanai baza
- 5. In ancient Nashik, where the wada is located, a tropical climate prevails. The wada is 153 years old .It was located near ravivar karanja which was a prime location in old nashik. A stunning piece of construction is the wada. With sides that are 7.50 x 25.75 m in length; the wada has a rectangular shape. Converging stairs rises to the top storeys provides access. The wada has both commercial and residential areas; the first floor and second floor is reserved for residences, while the ground floor houses all of the stores. The wada has a balcony across 2 sides overlooking the street. The details of the windows ,brackets niches are worth perceiving. It has pitched roof and is a complete timber construction. The arrangement is mostly linear. The wada's spaces typically adhered to the structural grid. The grid dimensions corespond to the length of the available timber. LOCATION KEY PLAN 1 E UIDI SECTION A-A LONGITUDNAL SECTION (Scale i- 1 200) SECTIONB - B UU IsOMETRIC 3D FLOOR PLANS MS BARS Index 4. Living Room(gents) 1.Shops 2.Store room 5.Living Room(ladies) 8. Balcony 9.Utility 3.Toilet 6.Kitchen 7.Dining 10.Bedroom 11.Common Hall TIMBER PANELS The wada has three floors; the first and second floors are residential; the ground floor is used for retail, and the planning was done in accordance with the grid that was created. The first floor has guest FRAME bedrooms and a family office, and the second floor has seven rooms, including two living rooms, a kitchen and store, a dining area, and bathrooms. 2ND FLOOR DOOR The wada has not undergone any development or maintenance recently, but is still standing in good TIMBER GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOF PLAN PANELS Condition. (SCALE1 200) 1S FLOOR MASIER BEDROOM TIMBER DOORS chopds wads
- 6. LONGITUDNAL SECTION (Scale 1 200) Located close to Godavari river, the street 'Aasara Chi Ves', is considered the oldest settlement in Nashik. The street comprises majorly of Vada's and Chawl being majorly a residential area. A chawl in Maharashtra is a type of residential building equivalent to a Tenement. A Chawl could be referred to as a space for communitylivin8 Chawls were once made with Mud and Timber construction and often not subjected to repairs resulting in them becoming unstable or unsafe to live in. Over a period of time, they have renovated with MS steel construction supporting slabs. Families in chawl have to share a common block of latrines. SECTION A -A LLLLINNUULUWL SECTIONB - B' Dixit Chawl consists of 40 tenements with a temple and a masjid. Chawls are built around a small courtyard, which functions as a communal space for the residents. The staircase serves the building and gives access to a long passage which runs along the length of the floor above. These dwellings are known as Kholis. As the people living are often considered to be economically backward which makes the design of kholis minimal consisting of a cramped bathrooms and a single room which is used for multiple purposes in their daily life. Due to compact space, the kholis accommodate a family of 3 to 5 members only. E FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOF PLAN Residents of chawls sometimes cite a sense of community where everything is shared amongst themselves; the cramped design of chawls forces Social Interaction between residents. The chawl has Evolved over Time with a verandah space which once served a purpose in weddings but is now converted into small bedrooms. The experience of living together is magnified during festivals like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi and Gudi Padwa. Flooding is resolved with high plinth with a slight slope and sloping roofs of overall chawl. The chawl is associated with poverty. It experiences problems with Water Supply and Sanitation as wel. GROUND FLOOR PLAN (Scale- 1 :200) AL aizit aizit haa
- 7. One of the best examples of old archiecture built on slopes in nashik.More than 7 generations have lived in this wada. This wada used to accumulate 200 people at one time. the critical response to slope gives a character to the house and also has a effortiess transition between the levels. The vada is planned considering the central open to sky courtyard and all the masses are inward looking which made the space more interactive. The courtyard plays a very important role in adding religious and cultural value to the society.The people in the area used to gather in the courtyard to celebrate various festivals.The office window and bridge were used as Overlooking spaces for the courtyard activities. The peripherial walls were arOund 1.5 m thick as many of them are retaining walls and the residence is built on steep slopes.The thick walls create a micro climate in the residence which adds up to the experience of the space. Centuries ago in the reign of peshwas the residence was used as a house for defence and thus the wall thickness varies so LE much.The slab of every floor had a cutout which helped in quick vertical access at times of emergency.As the vada is planned at various levels a good visual connection takes place. IIILLL KITCHEN KITCHEN BEDROOM KITCHEN iiiiti OFFICE OFFICE LIVING BEDROOM KITCHEN VASHING AREA SHOPS SECTION B - B' SECTION A -A . WWulakzzURLZLLAL LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN dizit wada
- 8. The Laxmi Narayan Temple is located near the Swaminarayan bridge of Nashik. The templeiss very close to Tapovan, the place where the brother of Shri Ram- Laxman had cut the nose of Surpanakha, the sister of Ravana.Tapovana is a place of penance and meditation where great sages used to practice austerities.The Laxmi Narayan Temple is a strikingly coloured temple. The Goddess of Wealth Laxmijii and her husband, Lord Narayan, both have statues at the shrine. The temple is clean, tranquil, and calming. When pilgrims travel to Tapovan, they make it a point to stop for darshan at the Laxmi Narayan Temple. L The Laxmi Narayan Temple, is situated on the street's north-south axis, has also been documented. As soon as you enter, you move through a series of gradually increasing volume levels that end in a tri- ple-height courtyard. According to information provided by the owners of the wada, the mandir is a 200-year-old building where the Shikhar of the temple ensures that I travel to the sky, which is the sur- prise element. Because the temple is also integrated into a full house and permits public movement without obstructing the privacy of the house, this Wada was studied. All of the liveable spaces in the Vada are connected by a triple-height courtyard, which also provides ventilation. = "3150 MM SECTION A -A (Scale 1 :200) SECTION B-B (Scale - 1 :200) SHOP 1 LIVING ROOM LIVING ROOM LIVING ROOM SHOP 2 STORE ROOM STOD KOOM BAITHAK POOJA GHAR SABHA MANDAP MULTIPURPOSE ROOM AT KITCHEN MANDIR MANDIR MANDIR B GROUND FLOOR PLAN (Scale1:100) FIRST FLOOR PLAN (Scale 1:100) SECOND FLOOR PLAN (Scale-1:100) N azoinarayan tErople