Traditional Approach towards Contemporary Design: A Case Study

Abstract

Traditional architecture acts as a valuable source of inspiration for contemporary designs. The paper aims to analyse the link established between contemporary architecture that with the traditional architecture; as architecture and time are considered as two variables. The study investigates how traditional architecture has been integrated and manifested in contemporary architecture. The paper examines a contemporary house based on traditional design and a view into the past era. The attempt has been made to explore relevance between traditional architecture and contemporary architecture through a case study. Case study method has been employed to identify various aspects of design for continuity of traditional architecture into contemporary architecture. Case study helped in exploring the traditional architecture of Peshawa period in Pune. It was found that features and characteristics of traditional architecture have been adopted in today’s conditions. This study will help in increasing awareness amongst contemporary designers to integrate traditional characteristics, style, elements into contemporary designs. It provides knowledge about how traditional architecture embodied in today’s practices.