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Conservation efforts in Rajasthan and other projects

Summary:

Talking about another significant project they undertook in Bombay, which was a residential project, Parul recalls the details of how it went and being introduced to another furniture maker. They went on to have a long association with them and she explains how their work sustained for years. Going on to talk about the R C Vilas project which was built on an island, she talks about further details of interesting projects which they received, the challenges they faced, the learning that happened and how they took on projects despite not having field-specific knowledge, but sheer passion and attitude. She speaks of the Shambhu Nivas project, working on a bar lounge, and the conversations around it, which revolved around reviving traditional culture and architecture. Sharing fascinating anecdotes regarding her work in those years, she details her work in Udaipur, talks about different people they collaborated with in their Rajasthan projects, noting how they worked with local craftsmen, artists, graphic designers, and even with textile designers and students. She speaks of their meeting with INTACH, presenting a talk on conservation policies in Udaipur which was done by Nimish Patel, and how they approached heritage policies and efforts. She concludes with detailed remarks about the same, recalling further engagements, conferences, and other insights. 

Practitioner:

Parul Zaveri

Interviewee:

Parul Zaveri

Interviewer:

Ishita Shah

Duration:

00.24.34

Mode:

Online

Date:

02/05/2023

Language:
English

Highlights:
(00:04:27:04) Concepts of reviving Havelis in Udaipur, (00:09:01:04) Promoting Jag Mandir as a wedding destination, (00:14:08:19 Collaborators involved in Lake Havelis, (00:20:27:28) Policy issues in the government in Rajasthan