The document outlines three proposed projects aimed at enhancing cultural tourism in Agra: an Art Heritage Center focusing on Mughal artworks, a Museum of Architecture showcasing significant architectural works, and a Cultural Theme Park representing Indian culture. Each project includes an introduction, the need and aim of the study, objectives, scope, limitations, and site details. The projects are intended to promote local development through tourism and provide educational experiences related to art and architecture.

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THESIS SYNOPSIS
Topic 1- Art Heritage Center Agra
Topic 2- Museum Of Architecture
Topic 3- Cultural Theme Park
Ragini sahu
(14ARCH010)
Batch 2014-2019
Anand College of Architecture, Agra
Monday, July 23,2018

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Contents
Synopsis 1..........................................................................................................................................4
(Art Heritage Center,Agra)..................................................................................................................5
1.1. Project introduction.............................................................................................................5
1.2. Need of the study................................................................................................................5
1.3. Aim of the study ..................................................................................................................5
1.4. Objective of the study..........................................................................................................5
1.5. Scope..................................................................................................................................6
1.6. Limitation............................................................................................................................6
1.7. Site 1...................................................................................................................................6
Location-.....................................................................................................................................6
Approach-...................................................................................................................................6
Site.............................................................................................................................................6
Site surroundings ........................................................................................................................6
Reasons for selecting this site ......................................................................................................6
Synopsis 2..........................................................................................................................................8
(Museum of architecture) ...................................................................................................................8
2.1. Project introduction.............................................................................................................8
2.2. Need of the study................................................................................................................8
2.3. Aim of the study ..................................................................................................................8
2.4. Objective of the study..........................................................................................................8

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2.5. Scope..................................................................................................................................9
2.6. Limitation............................................................................................................................9
2.7. SITE 2..................................................................................................................................9
Location......................................................................................................................................9
Approach....................................................................................................................................9
Site.............................................................................................................................................9
Site surroundings ........................................................................................................................9
Reasons for selecting this site- .....................................................................................................9
Synopsis 3........................................................................................................................................11
(Cultural Theme Park At Agra)...........................................................................................................11
3.1. Project introduction...........................................................................................................11
3.2. Need of the study..............................................................................................................11
3.3. Aim of the study ................................................................................................................11
3.4. Objective of the study........................................................................................................11
3.5. Scope................................................................................................................................12
3.6. Limitation..........................................................................................................................12
3.7. Site 3.................................................................................................................................12
Location....................................................................................................................................12
Approach..................................................................................................................................12
Site...........................................................................................................................................12
Site surroundings ......................................................................................................................12

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Reasons for selecting this site ....................................................................................................12
Figure 1 proposed site for art heritage center...........................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 2 museum of architecture site.................................................................................................10
Figure 3 Satellite view of museum of architecture site........................................................................10
Figure 4 site for culture theme paark.................................................................................................13

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Synopsis 1
(Art Heritage Center, Agra)
1.1.Projectintroduction
A heritage center s a building primarily dedicated to presentation of historical and cultural information.
Heritage center typically differs from most traditional museums in usually featuring a high proportion of
hands on exhibit and live or lifelike specimens and practical artifacts. This project consists of spaces
designed to give people knowledge by doing something rather than just reading about it or seeing it
being done. This art heritage center will consist of workshops to give people a better perspective of
what they are seeing. It will not only consist of workshops but a shopping center also where they can get
memento.The shoppingcenterwill give employmenttomanylocal craftsmanand painters.
Topic- Artheritage center
Sub topic- art center+ ShoppingcenterforAgra
Clients brief- This project will provide a center for development of agra by contribution from tourism
sector.
Fundingand financing ofthe project- fundedbyADA
1.2.Need of the study
Heritage conservation is a major factor in promoting tourism. It helps us to understand previous
traditions and their evolution process. The link between heritage and tourism is the most visible aspect
of contribution of culture to local development. The identification protection and management of
historic artworks is very important for any sustainable effort. Heritage visitors stay longer and therefore
have greater per tripeconomic impact. Due to preservation of heritage many new jobs can be generated
in the tourism sector. When heritage tourism is done right the biggest beneficiaries are not the visitors
but the local residents who experience a renewed appreciation in for and pride in their local city and its
history. Art has the ability to transport us into different time and place it allows us to gain historical
perspective andunderstanding.
1.3.Aim of the study
This study aims at designing art heritage center for preserving Mughal artworks to generate
employmentinthe tourismsectorwhichwill eventuallyleadtothe local development.
1.4.Objectiveof the study
1. To discussthe importance of art and itsimpacton the visitor.

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2. To explainthe importance of artconservation.
3. to educate the visitor about various forms of artwork during the Mughal era and their use in today’s
scenario.
4. To understandcontributionof heritageconservationindevelopmentof society.
5. To studyvariousMughal artworks andmethodto conserve them.
6. To establish a center where visitors can know more about evolution of artworks from Mughal era till
now.
1.5.Scope
This study covers designing an art heritage center to conserve all types of painting during the Mughal
empire It also covers designing of spaces which will not only educate about Mughal art but will also
connectpeople toart by meansof workshopsandotheractivities.
1.6.Limitation
Thisstudyonlycoversdesigningartheritage centerforconservationof Mughal artheritage.
Projectislimitedto designingacenteronlyforart conservation.
1.7.Site 1
Location- The site islocatedonhotel tridentroadnearhotel tridentagra.It islocatedat a distance of
15.5 km fromTaj mahal and18.1 kmfrom agra fort.The site islocatednearvariousaccommodationsfor
all typesof visitors
Approach-The site canbe approachedthroughtaj eastgate road. Publicvehiclesare alsoavailable to
reach the site.
Site Area – Approx.20,000 sqm (4.9 acre)
Site surroundings–the siteissurroundedbyvarioushotels. The site issouthfacingandhasfarms to
the north.
Reasons for selecting this site – thissite isselectedbecauseof itsclose distance tovarious
accommodationswhichcanmake it easierforthe visitorstoexplore thisplace

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Examplesof heritage centeraround the world-
1. Bidefordrailwayheritage center,DevonEngland
2. Crewe heritage center,Vernonwaycrewe England
3. Elsecarheritage center,Elsecar,barnsley, England
4. Gowerheritage centerunitedkingdom
5. Heritage motorcenter,England
6. Lincolnshire aviationheritage center,Eastkirkby,Lincolnshire,England
7. Nottinghamtransportheritage center,Nottinghamshire
8. RCMP heritage center,Regina,Saskatchewan,Canada
9. TeluguSaamskruthikaNiketam, AndhraPradesh vishakapatnam
Figure 1 proposed site for art heritage center

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Synopsis 2
(Museum of architecture)
2.1.Projectintroduction
Famousworksdone by differentarchitectneedstobe documentedanddisplayedtopeople forthemto
understandthe buildingssurrounding them.Thisprojectconsistsof displaysof worksof architectfrom
differentera.Itwill alsodeal preservationorarchitectural drawingsof famousbuildings.Itwillalsoact
as an educational centerforaspiringarchitectsbymeansof spacesdesignedforlecturesand
competitiontobe held.
Topic- musuemof architecture
Sub topic- an initiative topromote betterarchitecture
Clientsbrief – Visitorsinagra
Fundingand financing ofthe project- fundedbyADA
2.2.Need of the study
In India people are unaware that how important architect’s contribution is in developing the society. For
better understanding of buildings around us it is important to design a space where multiple architects
work is preserved, researched and exhibited on permanent basis thus providing the need to facilitate
such a museum of architecture where students, architects and common people can understand, study
and analyze the works and the relics for a better understanding of their built environment. Exhibition of
works of different architects can serve as a time capsule of human history and human thought.
Architecture is a powerful reflection of human culture and therefore needs to be exhibited to
strengthen the connection between people and their built environment. It is essential to display how
architecture responds to society’s functional needs while making use of modern technology in building
design. The global population is not only growing but also urbanizing at a rapid rate. As this trend
accelerates,the role of architecture indesigningsustainable space will becomecritical.
2.3.Aim of the study
The purpose of the museum is to showcase the work of important national and international architects
and to create a timeline for visitor of how buildings around them have evolved from the past and give
thema betterunderstandingof howitcanbe furtherdeveloped.
2.4.Objectiveof the study
1. To showcase differentarchitectsworkatone place.

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2. Promotionof betterarchitecture andbuiltenvironment.
3. Helpingeveryone understandandappreciate the potentialof architecture anddesign.
4. Encouragingpublicengagementanddemandforexcellence inart,designandarchitecture.
5. To create a knowledgehubforaspiringarchitects.
6. Preservingarchitecturaldrawingsandmodelsof famousarchitects
7. To educate architecture studentsaboutvarioustypesof structures.
8. To designa space whichcan serve asa centerwhere aspiringarchitectscanget betterknowledge of
theirsubjectandcan understanditsimportance.
2.5.Scope
1. Thisprojectcoversall typesworksdone by differentarchitectsonanational andinternational level.
2. It coversdisplayof drawingsaswell asmodelsof famousbuildings.
2.6.Limitation
Thisprojectcoversdisplayof onlyarchitectural works.
2.7.SITE2
Location- The site is located near agra fort. The site has a scenic view of agra fort. Taj gardens are also
locatednearthe site.
Approach- The site can be reached by agra bah marg. Public vehicles like bus and auto rickshaw are
available toreachto the site.
Site Area- 32430.19 sqm (8.01 acre)
Site surroundings- The site is surrounded by military housing area to the south west side, agra fort
towardnorth. The site givesbeautiful view of taj gardensinthe front.
Reasons for selecting this site-thissite isselectedbecause of itsclose proximitytothe agrafort and
itslocationinthe main cityof agra. The site iswell connectedtoothermonumentslike taj mahal,taj
garden,mehtabbaghetc..the site isalsonearto Yamuna river.
Examples- Canadiancenterforarchitecture,Germanarchitecture museum

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Figure 2 museum of architecture site
Figure 3 Satellite view of museum of architecture site

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Synopsis 3
(Cultural Theme Park At Agra)
3.1.Projectintroduction
A Cultural Theme Park isan amusementparkwhichisthemedonaparticularculture,andall itsrides,
attractionsas well asotherelementsof interestare basedonideasfromthatspecificculture.Inthis
case,the culture referstothe “Culture of India”,andall the recreational elementsusedare meanttobe
associatedwhichthisculture.ThisthesisprojectwouldproposeaTheme Park,whichwoulddepictthe
IndianCulture,itsrichnessandversatilityona large scale.Itsareaswouldbe distributedgeographically,
so that the people whobelongtoIndiabutare eagerto getacquaintedwithitsculture aswell asthe
people whovisitthe country,bothgetaclear ideaof what the countryhas to offerandrelate itwell
withtheirownunderstanding.
Topic- Cultural theme parkatagra
Sub topic- Mughal theme park
Clientsbrief – Visitorsinagra
Fundingand financing ofthe project- fundedbyADA
3.2.Need of the study
A theme park is a destination, which combines entertainment, food and beverage and shops, and an
environment that is different from that found outside its gates. A theme is used to provide a focus for
the design, development and operation of such a park. Theme parks are star players in the tourism
industry, and play a special and important role in generating tourism demand. Due to lack of proper
promotion and global advertisement many Indian traditions which depict Indian culture to its fullest, do
not fall in the notice of tourists and visitors. A cultural theme park, depicts the culture of our country at
itsbest,highlightingthe low-promotionzonesandgive anappreciable definitionto“India”.
3.3.Aim of the study
The aim of thisstudy isto create a park whichwouldpromote variousIndiantraditionsbymeansof
recreational elements.Itsaimistopromote Indianculture aroundthe worldandto designspacestolet
people escape fromtheirdaytoday life intorelaxationandfun
3.4.Objectiveof the study
1. To generate tourism bydesignatheme park.
2. To designrecreational activitieswhichwouldtransport people intoMughal era.

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3. To designspacescreatinga timeline of Mughal empire.
4. To provide spacesforvisitorswhowishtostaylonger.
5. To give visitorsexperienceswhichwill helpthemknow more abouttheirculture.
6. To create stationaryand longlasting recreational space unliketemporaryfunfairandcarnivals.
3.5.Scope
Thisprojectcovers all elementsof interestandentertainment whichwoulddepictthe culture of Mughal
empire inindia.Itwill consistof spaceswhichwoulddepictscenesfromMughal eraand give people a
betterunderstandingof the culture.
3.6.Limitation
It projectconsistsof a theme parkwhichwill depictonlyMughal traditionsanditsculture.
3.7.Site 3
Location - the site islocatedonnational highway2Agra Mathura road runuktaAgra. It is locatednear
north india’sbiggestwaterparkthe dolphinwaterpark.Itis locatednearsoorsarovar wildlife sanctuary
keethamjheelandYamunariver.
Approach –the site canbe approachedbynational highway2Agra Mathura Road. Visitorcanget
publicvehiclesfromSikandraorRunukta.Busfacilityisavailableatbhagwantalkies.Itislocated8.8 km
from Akbar’stombat sikandraagra.
Site Area - Approx 60,000 sqm (14.8 acre)
Site surroundings –the site issurroundedkeethamjheel onthe northside andisadjacentto dolphin
waterpark. Site islocatedinawayfrom the crowdedcityand isa verygood place to relax one’smind.
Reasons for selecting this site– thissite isselectedbecauseof itslocationawayfromthe cityso that
the visitorcan relax here.Thissite hasscenicview of Yamunariverandkeethamjheel. The site isaway
fromthe citybut iseasilyaccessiblebypublicandprivate vehicle.

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Examplesof culture theme parkinindia
1. Kingdomof dreamgurgaon
2. Dilli haat
3. Aventure islandnew delhi
Figure 4 site for culture theme paark

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