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Tentative Topic/S:: Architectural Thesis Synopsis

This document outlines the requirements for an architectural thesis synopsis to be completed in 2020. It provides guidance on choosing a topic, establishing the scope and objectives, and methodology. Topics proposed include rehabilitation housing in Tamil Nadu, a tourism complex in Hampi, and adaptive reuse of a building in Hyderabad. The synopsis must define the type of thesis, theoretical background, aims, justification, objectives, scope, limitations, methodology, location, case studies, and references.

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Tentative Topic/S:: Architectural Thesis Synopsis

This document outlines the requirements for an architectural thesis synopsis to be completed in 2020. It provides guidance on choosing a topic, establishing the scope and objectives, and methodology. Topics proposed include rehabilitation housing in Tamil Nadu, a tourism complex in Hampi, and adaptive reuse of a building in Hyderabad. The synopsis must define the type of thesis, theoretical background, aims, justification, objectives, scope, limitations, methodology, location, case studies, and references.

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ARCHITECTURAL 2019-

THESIS SYNOPSIS 2020

TENTATIVE TOPIC/S:

1. Rehabilitation housing mechanisms -Role of Vernacular Architecture, Karaikudi,


TamilNadu

2. Tourism complex, Hampi, Karnataka

3. Contextualizing an Adaptive reuse: The case of Mahboob Mansion, Malakpet, and


Hyderabad etc.

BROAD TYPOLOGY OF THESIS

Students should outline the nature and typology of the proposed Architectural Thesis,
like Study-based, Design based or Study and Design-based and also mention the
theme base like Heritage and Conservation, Energy efficiency and sustainability, Spatial
politics and manifestation etc.

PHILOSOPHY OF DESIGN AND THEORETICAL BACKGROUND

This should reflect the purpose and function of the study/Design you have taken up.
What is its relevance in the current context and how it will contribute to the realm of
architecture/Urban design or to the users i.e, the public realm. Also mention the related
themes you will be exploring during the course of study/Design.

AIM

Students should briefly mention the aim of the chosen Thesis topic, based on the
expected outcome. For instance, if the chosen topic is Topic no. 2 given above, then
the aim may be, "To complement the tourist facility of Hampi town by analyzing the
need as well as demand for such a facility amidst the existing heritage structures and
propose a suitable design for proposed Tourist Complex".

OR

If the chosen topic is Topic no. 3 given above, then the aim may be, "To study the
concept of Adaptive reuse, shared Heritage and its changing notions in a
cosmopolitan city and to contextualize the design proposal for the selected case."

JUSTIFICATION OF THE TOPIC

Students should present a background of the premise of chosen thesis topic so as to


establish the context and thereby justify the selection of the Thesis topic, also
mentioning if it is a hypothetical or live project and need for such proposed project.

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ARCHITECTURAL 2019-
THESIS SYNOPSIS 2020

OBJECTIVES

Students should enlist a set of objectives, which shall help in formulating Scope and
Limitations of the proposed study and to explore relevant themes related to spatial
organization, building science and other social theories

SCOPE OF WORK AND LIMITATIONS

Students should clearly outline the scope of Work as well as limitations in order to define
the depth of study as well as desired outcome and to enable evaluation of students'
accordingly.

Note: The specific design requirements can be finalized during the second stage, ie.
along with the literature review and pilot case studies. However, tentative built up area
can be mentioned so as to visualize the scope and scale for the thesis.

METHODOLOGY

Students should define their Research and Design Methodology, evolve and present
the key milestones or stages of study chronologically, in order to relate the progress of
study as well as to clarify the appropriateness to the evaluator at every stage of the
Thesis.

PROPOSED LOCATION

Students should present details of the proposed location. Students should only choose a
site which physically exists so as to enable evaluation of the context.

CASE STUDIES

Students should enlist the proposed Case Studies by clearly substantiating the
appropriateness of the choice.

CONCLUSION

Students should summarise the overall content of the Synopsis and conclude herein

REFERENCES

Students should list the various references used to choose topic and prepare the
synopsis

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