DISSERTATION (Thesis part-I)-2023

STAGE-1 SEMESTER-IX (Research-Pre study)

 Subject code: 18 DES 9.1 * Contact Hours: 6 hrs. /week and * Course credits :8

SYNOPSIS WRITING:

1. Title of Thesis:
Title of the Thesis topic should be defined with reference to a
`Issue’ or a `Phenomenon’, that is concerning to `Architecture’.

1.1 Introduction of the Topic:

Choose an `Issue’ or a `Phenomenon’ -introduce, elaborate and define how your
understanding of the same will eventually culminate into an Architectural Project.

1.2 Aim:
Aim expresses the intention or an aspiration of the Thesis.
It summarizes in a single sentence what you hope to achieve at the end of your thesis project.

1.3 Objectives:
Objectives outline the specific steps that you will take to achieve your `Aim’.
Objectives can be expressed in the form of points say-1,2,3
1.3.1- What you want to study.
1.3.2- How are you going to study (i.e:) methodology
1.3.3 -How you are going to apply or utilize the knowledge acquired out of the study (research) to
Shape / Strategies your design decisions.

1.4 Hypothesis:
(Hypothesis- is from the Greek word hypothesis basis, supposition.)

Hypothesis is one sentenced statement of what you think you are going to prove
in your thesis. It is a single line statement which may be proved or disproved.

( * followed by 1.5:Methodology of the Study)

 1.5 Methodology: (A or B type base on Topic selected)
A: Issue / Phenomena Based Topic:
B: Site Based Topic:

A: Issue / Phenomena Based Topic:

LITERATURE STUDY (Forms the Main body/content of research work at dissertation part-1 stage
and the same culminates in the presentation of final report)

LITERATURE STUDY:
i. Dictionary meanings of the key words,
ii. Historical aspect of the topic,
iii. Contemporary stands on topic,
iv. Opinions of experts in the field
(Has to happen in two sub topics- topic 1 (Issue-phenomenon) and 2. architecture of the same)
Note: Briefly explain how are you conducting the Study – (Issue /Phenomena)
v. Case studies: Literature case studies
Note: Briefly explain what type of case-studies – particular names may not be mentioned.

OR (TYPE-II)

B: for SITE BASED TOPIC:

I. Introduction of the Site: Detailed introduction of the Site, Site Context; Macro and Micro level,
discuss the reasons to choose a particular Site, its problems, potentials and unique
opportunities that it offers to formulate a Design Intervention.
II. Data Collection and presentation of Site in detail.
(Documentation of-20* criteria as conducted during Urban Insert Studio (7 th sem)
III. Analysis: SWOT S-strengths (potentials) W-weaknesses (issues) ,O-opportunities and T-Threats
Presenting the same with the help of Analytical drawings and studies
IV. Literature case studies: documentation and critical analysis of the similar projects published
via edited-recognized print media. (Books-Journals-Magazines-Research Papers etc)

1.6 Conclusion: What you think your thesis is going to bring to light (realizations and solutions)
through this process.

Bibliography- list of books, journals, research papers, and websites referred (*referred till this stage)
A: STRUCTURE OF PRESENTATION OF `ISSUE’ BASED TOPICS:
1. Introduction and Synopsis
2. Literature study (Forms the main body of your Thesis-Research-Detailed-Comprehensive way)
3. Case Studies:
(Literature Case studies 2 + Live Case Studies 2 –only selection & approval from Guide)
4. Conclusions –Outcome of the Study
(At the end of 9th Semester, the Above Study is Compiled in the form of final Report and presented in Viva)

Research report Contents: 1: SYNOPSIS - completed 1.1 to 1.6) and continued here after with Literature Study.

2 LITERATURE STUDY
2.1 Introduction of the topic and Intentions of Thesis.
2.2 Dictionary meaning and elaboration on the key words.
2.3 Elaboration on Issue or Phenomenon-
a) Characteristics, Aspects of the issue/ phenomenon
b) Historical Aspect of the phenomenon.
2.4 Architecture dealing with that issue:
a) Chronological documentation of Architecture dealing in that phenomenon.
b) Contemporary architecture dealing with phenomenon.
2.5 Opinions of Experts on the phenomenon / issue and architecture dealing with the same.

3 CASE STUDIES:
3.1Literature Case Studies (min 2 case studies)
Documentation of Architectural projects with focus on understanding conceptual processes and ideas
through detail study. Good examples of related projects addressing to similar issues /phenomena
such case studies from any part of the world. Document maximum information on the same from net
or books, focus on concepts and approaches demonstrated at varied sites and contexts.
Qualitative study-
a. Basic concept of the case study as envisaged by architect
b. User behavior and activity patterns
c. Analysis of Visual quality in massing, space making and form making.
d. User interviews and satisfaction levels.
e. Critical analysis- Shortcomings and Strengths based on the study in chart format.
Quantitative Study-
a. All Architectural drawings- Site Plan, Plans, Elevations, Sections.
b. Photographic documentation.
c. Chart of program and area.
d. Building Construction and Technology.
e. Materials- flooring, Wall finishes, fenestrations, Roofing etc. for each zone
f. Built Vs. open study
g. Zoning Study (Academic, admin Residential etc.; Public and Private zones; Commercial residential etc.)
h. Connector study (Roads, passages, etc.)
i. Open Space study (different types of spaces)
j. Vehicular zones, pedestrian routes and zones, and parking pools.
k. Services- AC, Electric, location of transformers, water tanks, lifts ducts etc.

3 Conclusions –Outcome of the Study

( A detail draft on what have you learnt and how you would like to utilize the knowledge of the same while addressing
the challenges in Architectural Design)
Bibliography- list of books, journals, research papers, and websites referred.
 B: STRUCTURE OF PRESENTATION FOR `SITE’ BASED TOPICS:
1) Introduction of Site and its issues.
2) Data Collection of the Site
3) Site Analysis
4) Literature Case Studies
(At the end of 9th Semester, the Above Study is Compiled in the form of final Report and presented in Viva)

1.0 Introduction of Site / `Place’ w.r.t. larger Context. Brief introduction to the City /Place where the
Site belongs to, mapping the chronological development of the same since its origin to present times.
Understanding Site critically with reference to its Macro and Micro Context. Introducing Site in present
times by highlighting its unique Architectural & socio-cultural significance. Discuss the needs to
address the problems and enhance potentials by evolving an appropriate design strategy and aim to
evolve an architectural design solution to better the same.

2.0 DATA COLLECTION:

2.1 City level study – History and general overview of city and relevance in
choosing city for thesis
2.2 Climatic study
2.3 Location of site in city
2.4 Major connectors to the Site

Site Level Study- (similar Methodology that is adopted in Urban Insert Studio)

1. Base Map
2. Built vs Open
3. Plot numbers
4. Land use- Residential, commercial, public- semipublic, industrial, open space, streets and
roads, lakes or water bodies, others
5. Height of buildings- G, G+1, G+2etc.
6. Roof Typology- Sloping-Mangalore tile, country tile, stone tile, RCC, tin, Flat etc.
7. Types of Construction- Load bearing- mud, brick, stone;
Composite- mud and brick, wood etc; RCC framed
8. Building Condition- Excellent, Good, fair, Bad, Dilapidated.
9. Building Typology (Planning and design)- Courtyard houses, train houses etc.
10. Street Pattern- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Cul-de-sac,
pedestrian routes (Along with widths), One way, both ways etc.
11. Parking Pattern-On Street pattern and Off Street/ In Plot Parking: Two wheelers, Four wheelers etc.
12. Types of Open Spaces- Neighborhood level, Community level, Private
front yards and back yards or courtyards, Religious, Play grounds, Recreational etc.
13. Services- Electric poles and lines, transformers; water lines, hand pumps and taps; telephone lines;
gas lines; gutters; underground drainage systems, septic tanks, gobar gas plants etc.
14. Landscape Elements- Types of trees, natural features like boulders, water bodies etc.
15. Landmarks: Popular –Iconic-Heritage value -Eye catching elements and functions to which people
relate to in general.
16. Street Elevations- documentation of street elevations- 2
17. Street Sections- 3 TO 4 strategic sections which can define scale of the street.
18. Community Type- Religion and Caste
19. Occupation- Of the primary earning member
20. Activity Patterns- Daily, Weekly, Seasonal
3.0 SITE ANALYSIS:

Detail Analysis of the Site using SWOT analysis

(S-strengths (potentials) W-weaknesses (issues), O-opportunities and T-Threats)
Analytical Drawings with the help of Detail Plans, Sections, Elevations and 3-d Models walk through
etc. using graphical tools and abstractions for proper representation.
Analysis shall be presented in a very comprehensive manner using drawings and written draft that will
represent the areas of probable Design interventions.
Detail Study Model of the Site to appropriate scale should be made.

4.0 Literature Case studies (min 2 case studies)

4.1 Architecture and Urban-Insert projects

Good examples of related case studies from all over and gathering maximum
information on the same from net or books. The study shall focus on Concerns,
concepts, approaches and methodologies demonstrated in the similar sites and contexts.

4.2 Time savers standard study-

Should be a study from time savers standards regarding zoning, circulation, area
requirements of the programs suggested.

Bibliography- list of books, journals, research papers, and websites referred.