Changing Sacredscapes

A cultural approach for a sustainable Varanasi

Master thesis (2020)

Authors

S. Pothannoor Mukundan Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

M.M. Dabrowski Spatial Planning and Strategy - Architecture and the Built Environment (mentor)
G.A Verschuure Landscape Architecture - Architecture and the Built Environment (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment, Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2020 Sankarnath Pothannoor Mukundan
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Published Date

29-06-2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

Nature is unique on earth. Civilizations over time have defined various landscapes, some of which have been changed and some are in the process. Sacredscapes are one among those that have sustained over many centuries. The urbanization is in the process of transforming this sacred identity of many cities. But what is forgotten is beyond religion, there is a strong socio-ecological balance that has kept this landscape resilient. Is there a need to preserve this identity? If so why and how? This graduation project explores the opportunities on the planning of sacredscapes, focusing on Varanasi in India. Following a cultural approach, the research proposes a regional design and strategic framework, which further shows transferability to other sacredscapes.