SUBJECT – ADS-IX (RESEARCH THESIS)

TOPIC –CHANGING DYNAMICS AND CURRENT CONDITIONS OF

TRADITIONAL BAZZAR (IN CASE OF SURAT)

Bachelor of Architecture
B. ARCH-V SEM-IX
(2023-2024)

Submitted by:
Jariwala Neha Pritesh
Batch – A Roll no.-21

Guided by:
AR.BIRVA GANDHI AR.NIRAV SHAH
 ABSTRACT

Markets play very important role to the city which reflect various trade activities,
economical aspects of the city and sometimes related to the daily lives of the city people
and also reflect social importance of the city. Bazaars are not just a place which deals
with the exchange of goods but also plays an important role of good public space from
where city could be envisioned. Markets are the place where you experience social and
cultural values of the space and revitalizes a program that promotes shared spaces and
bring different communities together at one place. Human culture in represent by the
cities and towns and markets are one of the main features of that unique identity of that
place, which also represent growth of the city by replicate city’s social and economic
development.

This kind of shopping spaces are one of the main public spaces in the built environments.
This kind of spaces is not just a tangible existence of a marketplace, but it exists as a
concept or idea, a notion of diversity coming together to form a whole set of tangible and
intangible essence of life in its own. Because of its socio-economical and cultural values,
its infrastructure development, the periodicity, you can’t make it inseparable
functionality. As time passes these spaces have so much of changes in terms of
functionality, arrangements, work patterns and many more. Throughout the history, we
can see the typological transformation of this retail functions from opened or covered
bazaar spaces to closed AC shopping malls, from traditional, culturally rich market to
modern markets. These changes have impact on traditional markets of the city very badly
because of issues with their old planning in the congested areas.

This thesis is small attempts to do some research in these aspects with respect the
change in time right from the origin of these market spaces till markets in modernization
period. It is also to understand changes depending on a factors like context, organization,
cultural, social, economic with its historic relevance and to know bazaar’s functionality as
a system to behave as a public space. This thesis also tries to analyze and explain the
behavior of the old markets against the transformation in modern period with what
difficulties it faces right now

KEYWORDS: Place-making, Public Markets, Market Significance, bazaar Nature,

Traditional Bazaar, Shopping Market.
CHANGING DYNAMICS AND CURRENT CONDITIONS : In a general sense,
"changing dynamics" can refer to the shifting or evolving nature of a situation, system, or
relationship over time. It implies that the elements or factors involved are undergoing
modifications or experiencing different patterns, behaviors, or interactions compared to
their previous state. Dynamical Change is an unpredictable, surprising change that
happens in complex systems.

TRADITIONAL BAZZAR : The Oxford English Dictionary defines "bazaar" as a market in

a Middle Eastern country, typically consisting of rows of shops selling a variety of goods.
Traditional markets are often known for their lively atmosphere, personal interactions,
and the ability to physically inspect and negotiate prices with sellers, where various
merchants or vendors sell diverse goods in a lively and bustling environment. These
markets are known for their vibrant atmosphere, cultural significance, and the availability
of unique or local products. Traditional bazaars often feature a rich tapestry of sights,
sounds, and smells, making them popular destinations for tourists and locals alike.

So, Here the Research is based on understanding the change in dynamics of traditional
market to its present condition. Understanding its evolution from History to the present
state and what can be done to revive its cultural, economical state through proper
analysis and data collection with live existing case of Surat.

WHY TO SELECT THIS TOPIC WHAT ARE ITS ADVANTAGES:

• Societal and Cultural Significance: Traditional markets hold significant cultural,

historical, and economic importance in many societies. Researching their changing
dynamics and current conditions can shed light on the evolution of these markets,
their role in local economies, and the impact of modernization and globalization on
traditional marketplaces.

• Local Economy and Livelihoods: Traditional markets are often crucial sources of
income and employment for local communities. Researching their changing dynamics
can provide insights into the socio-economic impact of these markets, such as the
contribution to local entrepreneurship, employment generation, and the circulation of
wealth within the community.

• Tourism and Cultural Heritage: Traditional markets are often significant tourist
attractions, showcasing local products, crafts, and cultural experiences.
Understanding the changing dynamics of traditional markets can help develop
strategies to leverage their cultural heritage value for tourism promotion, economic
development, and community empowerment.

• Comparative Analysis: Traditional markets exist in various regions and countries, each
with its unique characteristics and challenges. Researching the changing dynamics
and current conditions across different traditional markets can facilitate comparative
analysis, identifying commonalities, best practices, and lessons learned that can be
applied globally.
• Practical Implications: Your research findings and recommendations can have practical
implications for market vendors, local authorities, community organizations, and other
stakeholders. Your work can contribute to the development of strategies, initiatives,
and interventions that support traditional markets' viability, inclusiveness, and
competitiveness.
• Overall, researching the changing dynamics and current conditions of traditional
markets offers the opportunity to explore an important aspect of local economies,
cultural heritage, and community livelihoods. By understanding the challenges and
opportunities faced by traditional markets, you can contribute to their preservation,
sustainable development, and relevance in a changing world.

HOW IT IS RELATED TO ARCHITECTURE:

• Urban Design and Planning: Traditional markets are often integral parts of urban
fabric, shaping the physical layout and structure of cities.
• Adaptive Reuse and Preservation: Traditional markets often occupy historic buildings
or spaces that possess architectural significance.
• Vernacular Architecture and Local Identity: Traditional markets are often
characterized by unique architectural styles, construction techniques, and materials
that reflect local traditions and identity.
• Public Space and Social Interaction: Traditional markets serve as vibrant public spaces
where social interactions and community engagement occur.

• TO WHOM IT IS TARGETING OR BENEFICIAL:

Overall, the topic of "Changing Dynamics and Current Conditions of Traditional Markets"
has a wide range of beneficiaries including
• Researchers and architects
• Urban designers and Planners
• Policymakers
• Market vendors and Community organizations
• Local authorities and Government agencies
• Cultural and Heritage organizations
• Communities and Residents
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter:1 Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Vision
1.3 Aim
1.4 Objective
1.5 Research questions
1.6 Methodology

Chapter: 2 Literature review

2.1 Evolution in bazaar place
2.2 Changing dynamics of Bazaar

Chapter: 3 Theoretical understanding & reviews

3.1 Bazaar
3.2 Market space and public space- Relationship
3.2.1 Public spaces
3.2.2 What makes good public spaces?
3.2.3 Market as a good public space
3.2.4 Market as community hubs
3.2.5 Development of markets
3.3 Evolution of bazaar
3.3.1 Evolution globally
3.3.2 Evolution in India
3.4 Indian culture and markets
3.4.1 Traditional shopping markets

Chapter: 4 Data collection

4.1 Surat City
4.1.1 History of Surat
4.1.2 Overview of markets in Surat
4.1.3 Types of markets in Surat
4.1.3 Current Scenario of Old city Traditional markets

Chapter: 5 Case-study
5.1Chauta bazaar
5.1.1 Origin and location of the market
5.1.2 Evolution Of Chauta bazaar
5.1.3 Accessibility
5.1.4 Issues
5.1.5 Activity mapping
5.1.6 Shop Typologies
5.1.7 Types of vendors & sellers and Stakeholders
5.1.8 Social & Economical aspect
5.1.9 Cultural Identity
5.2 Ravivari bazaar (Surat)
5.2.1 Origin and location of the market
5.2.2 Evolution of Ravivari market
5.2.3 Accessibility
5.2.4 Issues
5.2.5 Activity mapping
5.2.6 Shop Typologies
5.2.7 Types of vendors & sellers and Stakeholders
5.2.8 Social & Economical aspect
5.2.9 Cultural Identity

Chapter: 6 Literature Case-study

5.3 Sarojini Market (Surat)
5.2.1 Origin and location of the market
5.2.2 Evolution of Sarojini market
5.2.3 Accessibility
5.2.4 Issues
5.2.5 Activity mapping
5.2.6 Shop Typologies
5.2.7 Types of vendors & sellers and Stakeholders
5.2.8 Social & Economical aspect
5.2.9 Cultural Identity

Chapter: 7 Conclusion
7.1 Major findings
7.1.1 Social & cultural importance of Bazaar
7.1.2 Economic importance of Bazaars
7.1.3 Globalization impact on Bazaar
7.2 Found issues
7.3 Some suggestions

Chapter: 8 Bibliography
Chapter: 9 Annexure
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TRADITIONAL MARKET (IN CASE OF SURAT)

CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
What we see today- bazaar, the concept of bazaar was developed in Iran around 3000 BC.
The first word use for it is Bazaar, according to some reports. They developed these
concept in some large cities which dedicated to trade and commerce, some suggest the
markets are seen in ancient Mesopotamia, too. Market districts are also found in Egypt
for some international trade. But Sassanid rule plays an important role in Iran for
development of urbanization and commerce. These bazaars were usually in the heart of
town or city, where it spread around and affected the development of the
neighborhoods. These bazaars usually have or adjoined by an open-air plaza that have
various activities at a place.( From: The Evolution of Urban Bazaars from Traditional
Bazaars to Modern Shopping Centers).

With this changing world, India also changes a lot in many aspects, one of those things is
consumer growth with globalization. the evolution of shopping spaces have
commendable changes. In the way of modernization & rise in globalization there are
some standard strategies adopted all over the world for the architecture of shopping
mall. India is become major part of this globalization.

This modern shopping mall culture effect rooted commercial habits & urban forms that
existed in medieval times. The malls provide comfortable shopping experience but the
traditional place like character is no longer present in malls.

Malls are the place where you find every possible thing that comes in your mind like from
cloths, food, home appliances. Basically, mall is a place where segregation of every
function and activity with multiple serviced provided at one place. Change in a time and
with new technologies, almost every Indian cities have big malls where one can find
international brand with their fixed price & systemized buying on the goods and products.
Characters of local market spaces are missing over these kinds of shopping malls.

On the other hand, markets have their own values- where huge amount of people
roaming all around this area, surrounded by chaos of all type of noises all together
packed within this beautiful place with various colors, smells and touch. There are
many typologies of markets like Government markets, Old traditional markets, Street
markets, Cultural markets, Festival markets, Seasonal markets and many more types.

If we talked about Surat city, which is formerly known commercial capital city of the
Indian state of Gujarat and second largest commercial hub of western India after
Mumbai. Surat have so many Markets in the city which covered different areas in the city.
The purpose of these markets are also different like some of them are for Fruits &
Vegetables, some are for jewellery, some are for clothes, and so on.
 Changing Dynamics And Current Conditions Of Traditional Market

Focusing on traditional markets of Surat. Purpose, cultural value, of these markets are
gone with time changes. Spaces are not suitable with current scenario. people of Surat
tend to enjoy all sorts of markets with full energy but somehow these markets ignoring &
neglecting the people who lived around these markets and every time when we think
about these spaces then the situations which are come in our mind is Chaotic,
Unhygienic, Unorganized, Uneven, and so on.

Whenever I visit these markets there is no traditional values which comes in my mind the
only questions which comes in my mind like Why our markets are so dirty? Why there is a
wastage of things? Why our markets are unorganized? Why we can't imagine market as a
well- developed public space? And so on.

FIG.-1 SHANIVARI MARKET,SURAT FIG.-2CHAUTA BAZZAR, SURAT

It always gives me thoughts to address this issues & resolve it with proper approach
which benefit vendors as well as its users.

It's high time to upgrade our market places by research about the markets with
considering community's social & economic needs, and also understand their urban
outlines which amalgamate with the surroundings.
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1.2 VISION
To understand the origin of the market and changes in the market spaces over period of
time in India and document some of the famous markets of Surat city.

1.3 AIM
To understand the whole market as a public realm in the city-from its origin to changing
dynamics over the period of time and its system in the city. Also, to Understand all the
aspect of current condition of market spaces and give proper concussive suggestions to a
market space considering its own identity.

1.4 OBJECTIVE
To understand,
1. Bazaar as a system in the India.
2. The urban character of bazaar in the city, social & cultural significance, economical
value and functional value.
3. The role of bazaar in Indian culture & importance of bazaar in India.
4. The relation between markets and urban spaces & how it maintains public realm (area
of interest) in the city.
5. The changes of these traditional markets over the time since the origin.
6. What is current status of markets in the city.

1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1. How these bazaars become an important space from the medieval times to modern
time?
2. Why are bazaars so crucial in India? What are the values that bazaar plays in Indian
culture?
3. What is contribution of bazaar to maintain sociability as a public realm?
4. What is the importance of traditional markets in the era of globalization & what is the
impact of globalization on it?
5. Are social, cultural, economic values remain same of traditional markets of Surat’s to
the city?
6. What kind of issues traditional markets are facing in today’s time?
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1.6 METHODOLOGY
This research is exploratory & the method is qualitative based. Literature study, primary
data collections with field work & some secondary data collection with some information.
Reviewing some literature to study the main topic & do proper research on it. Then
covers some case studies with their history of city, understanding current scenario, types
of market, working methods, etc. Then analyze all the topics in depth like macro & micro
activity analysis, site & contextual analysis, etc. and give back the proper conclusion to
the research.

-What is bazaar
-Study evolution of bazaar on global and
Indian level.
LITERATURE/
-Relation between bazaar and public
THEOROTICAL STUDY
spaces.
-Understanding bazaars of different area
of India.
-Understand functional system of Bazaar.
-Define parameters to study Bazaars

RESEARCH
CONCLUSION
FRAMEWORK

INFERENCES

-Identifying Case studies and research

zones.
-Writing Observation and experiences.
-Understand the current situation of
SITE OR FIELD STUDY Bazaar.
-Interviewing the shopkeepers and the
customers to take their point of view.
-Photographic documentation.
-Documentation of Bazaars based on
defined parameters.
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REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334963711_Study_on_The_Evolution_of_The
_Nature_of_Bazaar_in_Shiraz_From_Traditional_Bazaar_to_Modern_Shopping_Malls
https://www.pps.org/article/the-benefits-of-public-markets
https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.1030.1818&rep=rep1&ty
https://issuu.com/rutvigajjar/docs/urban_food_tales_-_rutvi_gajjar
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342725956_Changing_Dynamics_of_Old_Mar
kets_in_Heritage_City_of_Mysuru
https://urbanupdate.in/the-idea-and-evolution-of-bazaars/
https://www.pps.org/article/grplacefeat#:~-text-In%20evaluating%20thousands%200

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