ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: This paper outlines the process by which the ecological conservation of the site of the Muziris Interpretation Center and the maritime museum at Pattanam, North Paravur was proposed, through site responsive design. The proposed site was unique, with a major part of the site being an unrealized pisciculture plot (traditional ‘chemmeenkettu’). The ecological conservation of the ‘chemmeenkettu’ was done after conducting buildability studies of the site and formulating a proposal for the future realization of the site to its full potential. The main museum was designed as a floating structure, with minimum damage to the site and utilizing only a percentage of the waterlogged area. The museum was designed as a climatically responsive building by using renewable energy systems in floating structures.
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