Empowering Tambat Ali: Rethinking Spaces for the Coppersmith Artisans of Pune

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This project is located in Pune, India.

The thesis proposes a Hybrid Campus for Pune's traditional Tambat (coppersmith) community, integrating living, working, learning, and retail spaces. The project revitalizes the historic craft ecosystem by improving artisans' working and living conditions, preserving cultural heritage, and creating opportunities for collaboration.

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Riham Faragallah

Juror

9d ago

Riham Nady is a Professor at the Department of Architectural Engineering in Pharos University in Alexandra (PUA), Egypt. Her main research interests are environmental studies.

Well done! Keep up the excellent work!

Khalil Taleeslami

Juror

5d ago

Lecturer at Bu-Ali Sina University – Faculty of Art and Architecture

An exceptionally well-researched and socially grounded thesis that translates community needs into clear architectural strategies. Further development of the implementation and long-term management model could make this highly relevant proposal even stronger.

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