THE IMPACT OF URBANIZATION ON RURAL ARCHITECTURAL IDENTITY: A CASE STUDY OF THAVA, BHARUCH, GUJARAT

The process of urbanization has a dramatic impact on rural areas, changing social structures, economy, and landscapes in India. This study of Thava Village located in Gujarat state of Indian subcontinent, as a case aims to investigate how urbanization affects rural architectural identity. Like many other rural settlements, Thava Village has seen substantial transformation as a result of urbanization, modernization, and the fusion of country and urban architectural forms. In addition to taking into account the adaption of contemporary infrastructure, the research attempts to examine how these changes have affected the preservation of historic architectural forms, materials, and cultural activities. An intimate understanding of the interaction between tradition and modernity in Thava's architectural landscape is achieved by looking at both historical influences and recent advancements. The study explores how the community's planning methods adapt to shifting socioeconomic circumstances while attempting to preserve cultural continuity. The research emphasises the value of modernisation and sustainable growth while embracing architectural heritage preservation through this story.