KHAMIR CRAFTS RESEARCH

CENTRE,BHUJ

NAME:PRAJAPATI HARSH
• Khamir is a platform for
the crafts, heritage and
cultural ecology of the
Kachchh region of Gujarat.
• Located 15 kms from Bhuj in Kukuma,Kachchh
the campus is a space
for artisans,buyers,suppliers
and craft lovers fro around the world to gather
under one roof to
exchange ideas,collabarate and
learn.
• Instituted after the earthquake of 2001,it is a
space for engagement and development of
Kachchh’s rich creative industries.

 • Khamir means “intrinsic pride” in Kachchhi –

the local language.
Staggered arrangementof built form can be seenin plan .
• As shown in plan same modules repeat to form clusters which represent Kutch village.

• Built up area is about 2200 sq. m.

• Orientation of built form ( workshops n administrative block )results in proper

breezeflow , reduction of thermal radiation
exposure and create effective daylight
conditions
The walls of the first floor of this Craft Facility were made with Wattle and Daub Panels.
•In this method of construction the vertical wooden stakes or wattles are woven with
horizontal twigs and branches.
•‘Daub’ is a combination of materials such as wet soil,clay,sand,lime,animal dung and
dried grass.
•Substances such as clay is a binder to hold the daub together and the addition of
materials such as dried grass  help to hold the daub mixture together and provides
flexibility
The ground floor of this Craft Facility is constructed in rammed earth.
•Rammed earth is simple to construct, on –combustible, thermally massive, strong and
durable.
•Natural raw materials such as earth,chalk,lime and gravel are used.
•One of the significant benefits of rammed earth is its high thermal mass,it can absorb
heat during the day and release it at night.
•This moderates daily temperature variations and reduces the need for air conditioning
and heating.
Ferro cement is a system of reinforced mortar or plaster applied over layer of metal
mesh woven expanded-metal or metal-fibres and closely spaced thin steel rods such
as rebars.
•In Khamir Craft Facility , Ferro-cement is used as ventilator
•ADVANTAGES:
1.Avoids Sunlight
2.Proper Ventilation
3.Adds to aesthetic quality of space
•There are number of courtyards connected by pathways.
•Pathways are made up of sandstones.
•Trees are planted along courtyards to provide shade.
•Trees are planted in front of windows to create proper screening.
•Many levels are created for people to have interesting pathways.
•Trees are planted along exterior wall of admin block to create buffer zone.