WORKSHOP 2
Source of Water in Absence of Water
Stepwells were fundamental to life in the driest parts of India. For centuries, stepwells which incorporated a cylindrical well that extended down to the water table provided water for drinking, washing, bathing, and irrigation of crops. Unique to the region, stepwells are often architecturally complex and they vary widely in size and shape. These stepwells not only served as the interaction spaces but they also were mainly used for water harvesting.
This workshop should focus on the processes involved in the revival of stepwells to understand hydrological &
geological construct in place with their relation to the confined & unconfined aquifers.
Excerpt from ISOLA Unbuilt Landscapes Brochure