DIALOGUE WITH THE PAST CULTURAL

HERITAGE CENTRE -HAMPI

Location

Hampi is found on northern part of Karnataka.

Karnatakais a state in south western region ofIndia.
The southern state of Karnataka, inIndia, 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 ofVijayanagara, the
former capital of the Vijayanagara
Empire.
It continues to be an important
religious centre, housing
theVirupakshaTemple, as well as
several other monuments belonging
to the old glorious city.
The ruins are aUNESCOWorld
Heritage Site, listed as theGroup
of Monuments at HAMPI.
Hampi is been selected because is
one of the biggest worlds

Introduction

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

Aheritage centreis amuseumfacility

primarily dedicated to the presentation of

historicalandculturalinformation about a
place and its people, including somenatural
features.

This center specializes in the protection and preservation of

the worlds ancient and

historic monuments and archeological sites.

Hampi The City Carved of Stone is an outstanding location of

Natural landscape and Archaeological remains.

Human skill and natural beauty blend beautifully to create

harmony. The cultural and heritage centre specializes in the
protection and preservation of the worlds ancient and historic
monuments and archaeological sites.

Issues

There is no basic amenities found.

There is no proper accommodation facility.
Lack of research facility.

No proper connectivity to the historical site.

Re constructing
of hampi bazaar

Proper connectivity of
roads

Site Location

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.

Objective

To study historic and cultural

backgrounds of Hampi.
Understanding the designing 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

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.

Limitation

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 designing 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 passed 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