ABSTRACT:
There are many aspects that gave birth to Baker’s Architecture. But more than anything else his personality is what reflects in his work. Honesty and simplicity from the core of baker and his work. One strong chord that held together his Architecture did not spring from sentimentalism but came from a need or a set of requirement, often the bare essentials. This is observed in the use of curve. Baker used the curved wall because the length of a curved wall enclosing a specific area is less compared to the length a square or a rectangle would take to enclose the same given area. Often a curve is used with the need of define a space in a warmer manner, and not really for its practical aspect.
Introduction:
As stated by Gautam Bhatia
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This study would help gain an understanding of the influence of a master architect at a local level.This study would also help document other architects works based on low cost housing.
Hypothesis:
Laurie baker’s influence is mainly observed in construction techniques, use of materials and cost reduction methods.
Aim:
The study aims at understanding the influence of the architect Laurie baker through an examination of architectural practice of certain architects.
Objectives:
1. To study Laurie baker; influenced on him, his approach to architecture, his beliefs and practice.
2. To study traditional materials, techniques employed by local people in India.
Research questions: What is the extent of influence of Laurie baker on architects in India ? What is this influence is it for commercial purpose or the genuine reasons like providing basic shelter in the homeless, or is it used for cost reduction? Is this techniques can be used in other areas for cost reduction?
Scope and
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This was done by a broad literature survey. The analytic framework for the analysis of the works of the architects influenced by baker was derived from this study.The next part is data collection. It involved interviews with architects, surveying of projects, on site rough sketching, photography of projects to be analyzed and collection of basic drawings from the architect or his firm.The primary data collection was done by approaching the respective architects and their firms, it was necessary to short list around five projects of each architects for documentation and detailed analysis. The projects for detailed analysis were selected after discussing with the architect, based on the content of the project. The projects which were closet to baker’s philosophy and approach (according to the architects) were shortlisted. After the collection of basic data five projects of each of the architect, the clients of the respective projects were approached and interviewed. The structure was then examined and photographed. Each project was then analyzed based on the analytic framework. The analysis was done on the basis of design approach, construction “techniques” materials used,
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