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SYNOPSIS FormatTentative topic/s: [1. Rehabilitation housing mechanisms - Role of Vernacular Architecture 2. Tourism complex, Hampi, Karnataka 3. Contextualizing an Adaptive reuse : The case of Mahboob Mansion ,Malakpet, 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 [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 theories you will be exploring during the course of study/Design.]

AimAim[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 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.]

Objectives[Students should enlist a set of objectives, which shall help in formulating Scope and Limitations of the proposed study and to [Students should enlist a set of objectives, which shall help in formulating Scope and Limitations of the proposed study and to explore relavent theories 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.]

Methodology[Students should define their Research and Design Methodology, evolve and present the key milestones or stages of study [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 Site and Justification of Site selection[Students should present details of the proposed Site. 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.][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]

Note: The specific design requirements can be finalized during the second stage, ie. along with the literature review and pilot case studies.

DADepartment of Architecture,School of Planning and Architecture,Vijayawada, AP. www.spav.ac.in Design Thesis 2013-14