Aim - To analyze & describe the philosophy of different streets. (Documentation) Objective - To explore every hidden surprise and explain the reason, philosophy and secret responsible for the beauty of the place. Base & example for the study/documentation:- 1. Banaras streets 2. Muslim Streets 3. Colonial or costal settlements 4. Mahulas 5. Residential Analysis - Analysis on the basis of visional perspective , anatomy , substances ( stationary , moving , people , shops etc ) , voices , changes thorough out the day , colors , materials , occupation of the inhabitants , relations and lives . Process - Process of analysis will be on basis of visiting the sites, talking to the people, reference to other similar sites, books , pictures. Limitations - Will no deal with numeric valuations and standards (sizes, by laws etc).

2. • “The site of a building is more than a mere ingredient in its conception. It is its
physical and metaphysical foundation… Through a link, an extended motive, a
building is more than something merely fashioned for the site… Architecture and
site should have an experiential connection, a metaphysical link, a poetic link.” by
Steven Holl
• The space which wear and tear the urban fabric of the society. I acts as a living
thing it runs it sleep it breaths, talk, sing and express its feelings.
• Two zones private and public, which are separated by distance, can be linked or
related to each other by a third, intermediate space. The visual and spatial
relationship between the two spaces depends on the nature of the third space
with which they share a common bond.
• In architecture, the third zone can be seen as either a portion of space contained
and defined by elements such as wall, floor, openings and ceiling or roof planes, a
quality of space displaced by the mass of a building.
Philosophies

3. Streets ?
A Street is a paved public
thoroughfare in a built
environment. It is a public parcel
of land adjoining buildings in an
urban context, on which people
may freely assemble, interact, and
move about. A Street can be as
simple as a level patch of dirt, but
is more often paved with a hard,
durable surface such as concrete,
cobblestone or brick.

4. Difference between a street and a
road
• Roads run between two
distant points — two towns,
for example. In each of those
towns, you'll find streets:
paved roads lined with
houses and other buildings. It
used to be the paving and
the buildings that made a
street a street, but today
you'll find many paved roads
that have buildings on them.

5. Types of streets

6. How streets?
• How does the street accommodate or encourage social interaction,
or serve as a social network? Is there regular pedestrian activity?
• What makes the street stand out? What makes it extraordinary or
memorable? What elements, features, and details set the street
apart from other streets?
• How is the community involved in adding vitality to the street
(festivals, parades, open-air markets, etc.)?
• How does the street reflect the local culture or history?
• Does the street provide interesting visual experiences, vistas,
natural features, or other qualities? How does the architecture of
the buildings add to the street's visual experience and public
realm?
• Is there consistency of scale between buildings (i.e. are buildings
proportional to one another), and are the buildings designed and
scaled for pedestrians?

7. Banaras (Varanasi) -
25.2807° N, 82.9557° E

8. Street type
The street type in Banaras are Alley and Snickelways.
Alley – An alley or alleyway is a narrow lane found in urban areas,
often for pedestrians only, which usually runs between or behind
buildings. In older cities and towns in India, alleys are often what is
left of a medieval street network, or a right of way or ancient
footpath in an urban setting. In older urban development, alleys
were built to allow for deliveries such as coal to the rear of houses.
Alleys may be paved, or simply dirt tracks. A blind alley has no
outlet at one end.
In India we often represent it as gullies.
Snickelways – Snickleways, are a collection of small streets and
footpaths. Words snicket, meaning a passageway between walls or
fences, ginnel, a narrow passageway between or through
buildings, and alleyway, a narrow street or lane.
In Banaras these streets were evolved organically. During our visit
to Banaras we found that most of the streets were originated from
the great Ghats. We king of relate it as a stomata in leaf cells.

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13. • Virtually every life is carried out in public right in
front of your eyes – prayers, sleeping, cooking,
eating, nursing, bathing, hair-cut, shaving, even
roadside dentistry. Nothing is hidden, and all the
truth is out on the streets. And it is all these
elements -the taste, smell, people, and most of all,
the ever so colorful sight of India. This is Incredible
India at its best.
Atmosphere

14. Eligible qualities, features & character . Possibility
Does the street accommodate or encourage
social interaction, Is there regular pedestrian
activity?
Yes, Street are dominated by pedestrian
walkways and have many social spots.
What makes the street stand out? What
makes it extraordinary or memorable?
The narrow paved antique street Light, cool
atmosphere, vibrancy, colorful homes and
Ghats makes the experience memorable.
How is the community involved in adding
vitality to the street?
Relation among people are too integral
because of nearness of homes.
How does the street reflect the local culture
or history?
Its unique features, architecture, religion
and society.
How does the architecture of the buildings
add to the street's visual experience and
public realm?
Colors create vibrancy and an architecture
unique in itself.
There consistency of scale between
buildings?
No, development was organically not
planned the ratio of the building was not
according to the streets.

15. Old Delhi - 28.6667° N, 77.2167° E

16. Street type
We can relate it to the High Streets or fore streets
found in Old England but in a different fragrance.
High streets -
High Street (or the High Street) is a metonym for
the generic name (and frequently the official
name) of the primary business street of towns or
cities, especially in the United Kingdom. It is
usually a focal point for shops and shopkeepers in
city centers, and is most often used in reference to
retailing. However, in recent times the phrase
"High Street banks" has been widely used to refer
to the retail banking sector in the United Kingdom.

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22. Atmosphere
It is small city in Delhi itself or the chaotic side of Delhi which ever
you choose. Old Delhi is much older, and today has a large Muslim
sector. It is interesting to know that India has the world’s second
largest Muslim population.
Old Delhi is shaped almost like a quarter circle, with the Red Fort as
the focal point. Old Delhi is a rich and colorful city with a medieval
ambience. Venturing along the streets and winding lanes, we can
see crowds of beggars, wallahs and street vendors swelling the city
which already seem to burst at the seams. Rickshaws, worn-out
taxis, wooden carts, endless bicycles, trolleys, over-loaded buses,
cars and cows filled the streets.

23. Eligible qualities, features & character . Possibility
Does the street accommodate or encourage
social interaction, Is there regular pedestrian
activity?
Yes, life was quite open to the streets
reflecting stories and colors of life. Hence
having a good social network.
What makes the street stand out? What
makes it extraordinary or memorable?
Crowd, shops, circulation, voices, traffic,
colors, and activities creates a whole world
of itself.
How is the community involved in adding
vitality to the street?
Everything combines to make a society at
old Delhi mutual understanding, communal
harmony, business, and religion.
How does the street reflect the local culture
or history?
Basically a Muslim oriented place that derive
a unique kind of culture at the place and
represents the history.
How does the architecture of the buildings
add to the street's visual experience and
public realm?
Jama Masjid Mosque and Red fort have
architectural influence other areas have very
chaotic and unmanaged habitats.
There consistency of scale between
buildings?
Yes but due to unmaintained condition
things are deteriorating and traffic is
unmanaged.

24. Andaman Nicobar - 12.5000° N, 92.7500° E

25. Street type
The street resembles
Esplanade
An esplanade is a long, open, level area, usually next to a river or
large body of water, where people may walk.
Shared space
Shared space is an urban design approach which seeks to minimize
demarcations between vehicle traffic and pedestrians, often by
removing features such as curbs, road surface markings, traffic
signs, and regulations
Main Street
Main Street is the metonym for a generic street name (and often
the official name) of the primary retail street of a village, town or
small city in many parts of the world. It is usually a focal point for
shops and retailers in the central business district, and is most
often used in reference to retailing and socializing.
Fore Street
"Fore Street": a name often used for the main street of a town or
village.

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29. Atmosphere
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of islands at the juncture of the Bay of
Bengal and Andaman Sea, and are a Union Territory of India. The territory's capital is
the Andamanese town of Port Blair. Andaman and Nicobar have been undertaken by
many controllers such as
Rajendra Chola I (1014 to 1042 CE)
1756, the Nicobar Islands were made a Danish colony
In 1789 the British set up a naval base and penal colony on Chatham Island next
to Great Andaman, where now lies the town of Port Blair.
During World War II, the islands were practically under Japanese control.
Now by Indian government.
We found clear evidence of its interesting history reflecting from the city of Port Blair.
Ruins of war, dark history of cellular jail, World War 2 were found at the islands of
Andaman such as Russell’s island etc.
The evidence of colonial settlement reflects from the architecture of Andaman.
Opposite from the previous cities Port Blair was well planned and managed. As a
characteristic of the colonial architecture.

30. Eligible qualities, features & character . Possibility
Does the street accommodate or encourage
social interaction, Is there regular pedestrian
activity?
No, due to excessive gap between
residences, different occupation, culture etc.
social interaction only limited to groups.
What makes the street stand out? What
makes it extraordinary or memorable?
Its mixed heritage, mixed culture,
architecture, colonial flavor, costal fragrance,
colorful and interesting mixed culture.
How is the community involved in adding
vitality to the street?
Regional festival are celebrated. Most of the
time mixed cultural celebrations.
How does the street reflect the local culture
or history?
streets reflects its varied history, through
architecture, culture, etc.
How does the architecture of the buildings
add to the street's visual experience and
public realm?
Andaman have been used as a naval base
famous for its cellular jail which is related to
India’s great freedom fighters.
There consistency of scale between
buildings?
Yes a particular scale and proportion is
carried at different places of the city which
can be clearly identified.

31. Kolkata - 22.5697° N, 88.3697° E

32. Street type
Street types we can found at Kolkata.
Avenue
In landscaping, an avenue or allée is traditionally a straight route
with a line of trees or large shrubs running along each.
Living street
A living street is a street designed primarily with the interests of
pedestrians and cyclists in mind and as a social space where
people can meet and where children may also be able to play
legally and safely.
Lovers' lane
Lovers' lane (or "The Point") is a generic term for secluded areas
where lovers can spend some quality time. These areas range from
parking lots in secluded rural areas to places with extraordinary
views of a cityscape or other feature.
Main Street
Main Street is the metonym for a generic street name of the
primary retail street of a village, town or small city in many parts of
the world. It is usually a focal point for shops and retailers in the
central business district, and is most often used in reference to
retailing and socializing.

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39. Atmosphere
Kolkata or Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east
bank of the Hooghly River, it is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational center
of East India, while the Port of Kolkata is India's oldest operating port as well as its sole
major riverside port. Its the third-most populous metropolitan area in India. Kolkata is
like living legends in cities by just entering in city we can feel a different flavor, especially
if we are from a different cities we can feel it strongly. Kolkata have its own unique
history, consist of literature, club culture, movies, culture, unique tradition etc.
Kolkata consist of many famous streets such as-
Park Street
College Street
Sudder Street
Millennium park

40. Eligible qualities, features & character . Possibility
Does the street accommodate or encourage
social interaction, Is there regular pedestrian
activity?
Yes, there are clubs, restaurants making the
night life colorful. Pedestrian walkways
everywhere.
What makes the street stand out? What
makes it extraordinary or memorable?
The streets are painted with the history,
culture, architecture, literature and fun.
That’s why we call it as the ‘The city of joy’.
How is the community involved in adding
vitality to the street?
As the whole state have its own unique
culture and tradition it celebrates its own
unique festival with full enthusiasm.
How does the street reflect the local culture
or history?
Due it’s deep and rich history it reflects its
vibrant culture and history. Architecture,
culture and tradition give the city its identity
How does the architecture of the buildings
add to the street's visual experience and
public realm?
The Street offer surprises at every corner of
it. Different architecture at different places
.But a common theme is carried over.
There consistency of scale between
buildings?
No, as Kolkata is a very large city we can find
difference at every corner, but yes every
streets carry its own perspective and scale.

41. Conclusion
By understanding the importance of convivial life in the street as
seen in all the above cities one can understand the concept that
public street life must be maintained as a positive attribute
informing the integration of the street edge so that it becomes a
boundary unmarked by set parameters. These streets are a part
of our life when we celebrates it celebrates, it share our feeling
such as joy, pain, sorrow, and all. Streets play an important role
to connect people and nurture bonds of communal harmony.
These lively streets should always be a part of an architect’s
design. But yes the true identity a street can get by its people
and time. With its identity and influence become stronger and
stronger.

42. Thank you