Khirki Reuse

Bringing life to the gem tucked away in a corner of the city, the ‘Khirki Heritage Reuse Design Competition’ was hosted for architectural students to give Khirki Masjid a fitting reuse. In collaboration with INTACH and Amit Marbles, a 3-day long competition and workshop was conducted on calligraphy, paper mache, painting, paper toys and black-pottery, followed by a session on qissa-goi (traditional art of storytelling). Being one among the dossier, this monument had become derelict almost chocked by houses from all sides. The 14th century quadrangular shaped mosque, an unusual fusion of Islamic and traditional Hindu architecture, was in a state of neglect and was encroached upon by anti-social elements. Henceforth the proposed plan to turn the mosque into a venue for school level events was found feasible.