Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Sept 1: The 9th semester students from the School of Architecture and Landscape Design (SoALD), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), recently embarked on an in-depth site visit to Reasi.
The trip was organised and supported by Head SoALD, Abhiney Gupta and course coordinators, Aditya Kumar Singh and Vinod Kumar and supported by student coordinators Aditya Agrawal and Vanshika Singh. This visit was a crucial part of their academic journey, aimed at understanding the complex dynamics of urban and architectural challenges in the region.
In this project, five sites were identified for potential urban development and distributed among five groups of students, each site of significant importance within Reasi: Bhimgarh Fort, the District Hospital, the Chenab Riverfront, the Railway Station and the DC Office.
These sites were carefully chosen to represent a broad spectrum of the city’s architectural and infrastructural landscape, allowing the students to engage with a diverse set of challenges and opportunities.
Throughout their visit, the students actively engaged with the local communities, conducting detailed surveys to gather firsthand information on the issues faced by the residents. This direct interaction provided invaluable insights into the everyday lives of the people of Reasi, revealing both the visible and underlying challenges that the community grapples with. The students’ approach was holistic, as they not only focused on the specific sites but also studied the entire city to understand how these individual locations fit into the broader urban context.
A pivotal moment of the visit was the students’ meeting with the DC Reasi, Vishesh Pal Mahajan. During this discussion, the DC highlighted several pressing issues that the region faces, including significant water blockage problems and the ongoing challenges related to road infrastructure. These insights from the DC were instrumental in shaping the students’ understanding of the region’s needs and expectations.
By engaging with local residents, surveying the area, and studying the city’s overall layout, the students were able to identify key areas where architectural interventions could have a meaningful impact.
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