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“...3). The restored building of the Sher Shahi mosque (Fig. 4) reveals several deviations from the original one. The most striking of these deviations are: (1) The monumental appearance has been altered and subdued by changing the surface finish by using glazed ceramic tiles instead of plaster and the reduction of height of the front facade, particularly the central bay, so that the entire building now has a uniform height and (2) The architectural character - the Afghan style that led to the development of Indo-saracenic style by the Mughals in India, culminating in the wonderful Taj Mahal - is just faintly reminiscent.
Other changes include addition of two engaged columns to flank the central bay, use of white and green coloured glazed tiles in the exterior, removal of the multi-cusped decoration of the arches and instead covering them with black granite, change in the size, form and style of the corner turrets instead of the short and stout form they had earlier, they have been made tall...”
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“...part of restoration is concerned with architecture, specialized architectural knowledge is therefore essential. In fact, Giiler et al27 maintain that for development of an effective methodology for restoration and strengthening of important historical buildings, an integration of knowledge in the areas of seismology, geotectonics, structural engineering, material science, architecture, art as well as social, cultural and economic aspects is essential.
Indirli et al28 report the involvement of a multi-disciplinary expertise (mainly skills on natural/human-made hazards assessment, geology, geomatics/ICT, structural engineering, architecture, urban planning, energy management and sociology) towards providing solutions for a better overall resilience in the post-earthquake reconstruction. Their work also exemplifies “an effective development of a multidisciplinary approach” when seismic protection of entire city centers instead of singular heritage monument was undertaken combining “hazard assessment...”
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“...potential and ensuing commercial value can finance the health and well-being of such monuments.
Maintaining structural integrity during restoration by ensuring that it acts as a single tightly connected unit for withstanding such shocks in future is another important highlight. This study has also suggested the preferred course of action for the severely damaged Dharhara Tower, Kathmandu.
Acknowled gement
This study is a result of a presentation made by the author as a trainee in Trainers’ Development Programme on “Earthquake Resistant Buildings in Bihar” organized during May 27-31, 2015 by Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA) to whom the author is grateful for providing such an opportunity. Appreciation of the presentation by Padma Shree Dr. A.S. Arya was a motivational.
An interaction with globally eminent conservation architect Jukka Jokilehto was a great source of encouragement. The contributions of Ajmal PS, Gaurav Dagar, Md. Shahbaz Khan, Mohsin Raza, Ishan Garg, Neha...”
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