In view of the traditional craft in the decline how can we revive these crafts
Dear Revathi Devi Allu,
Role of Craft in the Building Industry :
Plant Occupations - Plant Operator, Plant Mechanic
Steel Occupations - Fabricator , Erector
Wood Occupations - Carpenter , Shop Fitter , Wood Machinist
Exterior Occupations - Bricklayer, General Construction
Interior occupations - Painter and Decorator, False Ceiling Fixer
Specialist occupations - Carpenter , Roofer, Scaffolder
Our decisions as architects (and as building professionals) influence not just larger industrial world, but also artificial and natural systems. The choice of modern material and machine-fabricated building components have empowered modern manufacturers who are often unsustainable and capitalist. The choice of indigenous craft can revive the local systems including the local economics and historical traditions.
Example: In Udaipur, for the hotel, Udai Vilas, the architects, Nimish Patel & Parul Zaveri, opted for traditional style based on stone crafts of Mewar over the set template of hotel design around the world. So, what it has done?
1. At the urban scale, the architecture jigsawed well with the built environment of Udaipur and doesn't appear from an outer world.
2. Along with the idea of timelessness and identity, it has showcased the rich Mewari Architecture's design and construction principles.
3. Most importantly, it has revived the craft economy of stone crafts in the region. The local stone craft is in high demand now as many visitors desire the craft-work back home. The demand rejuvenated the otherwise dying tradition.
4. Had architects opted for the standard fixtures and components, with modern building methods, it would have benefitted the big and mainstream concrete builders and contractors.
Also, using local craft contributes to broader sustainability goals of social, cultural and environmental dimensions.
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