STUDENTS
Akshita Mandhyan, Virginia Bassily, Haley Cope
PROFESSOR
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 barriers.