Surat, since its inception, has been recognised as a cosmopolitan city with a multitude of overlays that can be observed in the way the city evolved and the manner in which its architecture transformed with time. Gopipura, being the innermost and oldest core of the walled city, stands in glory observing the region's socio-cultural history: trade, literature, flourishing crafts, floods and fire. A walk through the lanes of the para is like listening to a narrative that communicates through generations and yet holds relevance to the present; a true spirit of globalisation. One can observe a wide array of architecture styles in the houses which evolved with time, creating a rich built environment. This module explores the transitional morphology of the old city of Surat.
