ARCH 672 Propositions 46

Thirupudaimaruthur Bird Conservation Reserve

Akshita Mandhyan, Virginia Bassily, and Haley Cope
María Arquero de Alarcón
Our project, the design of an interpretation centre for the Thirupudaimaruthur Bird Conservation Reserve (TBCR), reimagines interpretation in a way that is both meaningful and contextually appropriate for the local community, addressing the complex socio-ecological challenges of the village. By centering the needs of both the people and the environment, the design seeks to create a space that fosters deeper engagement with the landscape and its heritage. Our interpretation center is not a singular, permanent entity but a network of multiple centers—some static, some dynamic. We propose a mobile infrastructure which addresses pressing societal challenges, including infrastructure deficiencies, and accessibility…