This is the core of Shirvani’s methodology, outlining the sequence of activities required to complete a project.
Prioritizing the human experience through walkable streets and safe crossings. Urban Design Process Hamid Shirvani.pdf
India’s calendar is a continuous cycle of festivals that break the monotony of work. This is the core of Shirvani’s methodology, outlining
You can change the clothes, the language, and the device an Indian uses, but you cannot easily change the Ras (essence). Whether a billionaire in Mumbai or a chai-walla in Varanasi, the Indian lifestyle revolves around —to family, to food, to a higher power, and to the chaotic rhythm of the street. You can change the clothes, the language, and
To understand India, one must stop looking for a single narrative and instead watch the flow —specifically the flow of the monsoon, the flow of traffic, and the flow of jugaad (the art of finding low-cost, innovative solutions to complex problems).
The process does not start with a sketch; it starts with a question. What is the failure of the current urban fabric? Using the eight components, the team defines measurable goals (e.g., “Increase pedestrian traffic on Main Street by 40%”).