The activities undertaken at Centre for Heritage Research (CHR) focus on:
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Documentation and Research of Heritage Resources
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Design Social Outreach Programs and Initiatives
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Consulting Projects
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Repository Based Projects
The projects undertaken in Phase-I are researched by the faculty members and students of School of Environmental Design and Architecture (SEDA) at Navrachana University which are as follows:
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Laurie Baker in Vadodara
Architect Laurie baker is known for his cost-effective and sustainable approach to architecture using local materials and building practices. It was in mid-1970's when he was invited by the industrialist Nanubhai Amin to work in Vadodara.
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Narrow Gauge Railway Heritage of Vadodara
This project is an ode to an important part of history to the Nation's first Narrow Gauge Railway which began a change in the landscape of India in terms of travel and transport.
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Vad (Banyan Tree) of Vadodara
"Vad of Vadodara" is a multi-disciplinary research project under the Heritage
Research Centre, Navrachana University.
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Heritage Publications
Students at School of Environmental Design and Architecture (SEDA) have been documenting various historical settlements in the country. As a way to bring this wealth of information to public domain the Heritage centre has initiated a publication series on the Vernacular Dwelling types of various regions of India.