Approaches for Adaptive Reuse of Abandoned Industrial Sites - A Case of Teliya Mill Compound and Prasad Mill Compound

Abstract

Adaptive reuse of industrial sites can be used to reduce the number of abandoned or unused industrial sites and/or prevent the demolition of cultural heritage assets by introducing new programs and functions into a structure. This helps maintain, rehabilitate, develop, and redevelop areas within a community. Because of its simple reuse strategy, adaptive reuse can contribute significantly to sustainability. De-industrialisation has left many industrial heritage sites abandoned. This issue of abandoned industrial sites is addressed by analyzing related cases, relevant to their design solutions and effects, and provides answers to the questions by investigating two relevant case studies in the context of Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad has long been known for its trade and commerce skills and business expertise. The city has always been self-sufficient and has seen prosperity as more people begin to invest in the textile industry. It was known as the “Manchester of the East” at one point. However, the same part of the city that gave its name in history is now facing a major shift in its role in stimulating development. To reintegrate the historically rich part of the city, abandoned and defunct industrial heritage sites serve as the focal point for regeneration. In order to, study this better, this research looks upon the abandoned mills of Ahmedabad and identifies the values of the industrial site, and determines the approaches that can be used for the reuse of the sites. A mixed research methodology – qualitative and quantitative is used to carry out the analysis to determine the values of the industrial sites. The comprehensive framework for the analysis is developed from the works of Aishwarya Tipnis, Heike Overmann and Harald A Meig. The research concludes that the sites studied are in the capacity of being alternatively reused and preserved. At the end of the research, the thesis will be able to provide a framework and guidelines for finding appropriate reuse approaches and solutions for industrial sites.