Programme Development
EXCERPTS FROM INTERVIEWS
One of the key understandings from research was that a startegically developed program is required in order
“.....need for an interpretation space, which will hold
“.....a building centre it will benefit the whole of Goa,
to create a holistic model for heritage tourism. The
people for a while, instead of them walking through
not just this area, can give guidance to locals on how
process adopted for the programme development
the place and leaving.....”
to maintain their houses and be a place for innova-
therefore focusses on catering to the needs of the host community while also creating an enjoyable & informative environment for the visitors.
AR. ARMINIO REBEIRO FONTAINHAS RESIDENT, ARCHITECT & MEMBER OF PANJIM’S CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
tion.....” AR. GERARD DA CUHNA PRINCIPLE ARCHITECT, ARCHITECTURE AUTONOMOUS
“.....Better research will help people construct in
“.....This is an especially sensitive area ecologically
forgotten local materials like mud.. The landscape
and the design must take that into account...The
Step #1: Analysing opinions of residents, tourists &
should also be integrated with the traditional theme
crafts need to be highlighted, but also a space for
local experts in the field of conservation, heritage
of the place....”
the people is needed.....” AR. DEAN D’CRUZ PRINCIPLE ARCHITECT, MOZAIC
management and spatial design with respect to the
PROF. DR. ASHISH REGE PRINCIPLE, GOA COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
community & site. Step #2: Understanding the heritage under focus through as many lenses as possible in order to allow for authentic representation of the heritage to the visitor.
“.....Heritage and its maintenance is not a priority for
“.....more than creating a new attraction, there should
the people right now because they are struggling
be something to help manage what is existing here,
with basic amenities in life like water and drain-
that is very important.....”
age.....”
AR. SUDHARSHA PREETHI CORE TEAM MEMBER OF MALA LANE REDEVELOPMENT
MR. JACK SUKHIJA OWNER OF THE PANJIM INN & MEMBER OF G.H.A.G.
“.....proposals till date overlook the needs of the peo-
“.....We got to know about this beautiful place
Step #3: Understanding the needs, aspirations and
ple and lacks thorough understanding of the area...
through Nat Geo... Lonely Planet... There is not much
expectations of all the users & stakeholders of this
residents need a recreational space.....”
to guide us once we are here... Wish we got to know
space.
AR. POONAM VERMA MASCARENHAS CONSERVATION ARCHITECT & MEMBER OF G.H.A.G.
more about the place.....” VARIOUS INDIAN AND INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS IN FONTAINHAS
The ‘programme’ will be derived out of an understanding of what the people need and what the site demands. Critical analysis of the observations from all three steps will be put together to arrive at the spatial requirements for the project. 111