A Contemporary Archeological and history museum

A CONTEMPORARY ARCHEOLOGICAL AND HISTORY MUSEUM

A CONTEMPORARY ARCHEOLOGICAL AND HISTORY MUSEUM AT VADNAGAR

INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE HEMCHANDRACHARYA NORTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY PATAN-384265

INTERNAL GUIDE:

SUBMITTED BY :

AR. MAYANK PATEL

AKASH PATEL 14/AR/13

CERTIFICATE THE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE HEMCHANDRACHARYA NORTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY, PATAN

The present design thesis is hereby approved as a credible work on the approved subject Carried out, presented in a manner sufficiency satisfactory warrant its acceptance as a Prerequisite to the degree for which it has been submitted. It is to be understood that by This opinion expressed or conclusion drawn therein. But approves the study only for the Purpose for which it has been submitted and satisfy his as to the requirement laid down by the Institute of Architecture. Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan.

THESIS TITLE : A CONTEMPORARY ARCHEOLOGICAL AND HISTORY MUSEUM, VADNAGAR. STUDENT NAME : AKASH PATEL I.D. NO. : 14-AR-13

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INTERNAL GUIDE Ar. Mayank Patel

THESIS CO-ORDINATOR Ar. Umang Goswami

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Ar. Meera Chatwani

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to acknowledge the help and support given to me by following individuals and make this study

possible.

Firstly, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my advisor Professor Piyash Chaudhri For the continuous

support of my study and research, for his patience, motivation, immanence Knowledge and support, without which study would not have been possible.

Besides my advisor, I would like to thank professor Mayank Patel for his guidance and support. And professor Umang Goswami for his guidance.

My father Alpeshkumar Patel for his sincere encouragement, inspiration and giving valuable to my design work

and lifting me uphill this phase of life.

My mother Ushaben Patel and brother Himal Patel for encouraging me at every point and helping me with the

research.

I would also like thanks to my Maternal uncle Aswinbhai Patel for their valuable guidance and encouragement.

I would also like to extend huge, warm thanks to my friends Tanvi Chapaneri, Sejal Agrawal, Drashti Patel, Dhruv Patel and Jay Patel for their valuable help and support.

Most importantly I would like to thank Harsh Bhatia, Ishit shah, Upasna patel, Abhishek Mochi, Parth Lavti, Hardik Rathod, Pratibha tikoo and Vanita Thakkar for helping at every stage during my Study of Architecture, Aspecially Krushnasinh Parmar, Ashish Misra, Kuldeepsagar Panjri and Anand Intwala for helping in case- study.

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ABSTRACT Architecture is the art of spaces. The human feelings were influenced by architectural Space form time to time. Relating to the design of a history museum, it could a evoke A certain feelings or memory of a historical event. This dissertation focuses on the Influences of architectural space over period times.

A theoretical as well as practical key issue in the design of museum and galleries is how the layout of space interacts with display to create a specific effect, express the Intended message to visitors. The dissertation aim to capture and represent the history Of mankind’s understanding of space in the design of an architectural building.

In my thesis I have proposed a new design of archeological museum, VADANAGAR. Because people are not aware from the heritage and conservation.

So, my aim is to create awareness of the heritage and as well as tourist attraction to Popularize India's cultural heritage.

This dissertation comprises of the all the spatial and functional requirement of a Archeological museum planning. The design component of this project is located in VADNAGAR, an ancient town. It intends to impress visitors with a vivid history of its development Through architectural expressions.

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CONTENT CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………… 8 1.1 HISTORY OF VADNAGAR - CHINESE TRAVELLER HSUN-STANG - SHARMISHTHA LAKE AND SURROUNDS CHAPTER 2 : LITERATURE STUDY ………………………………………………………………….21

CHAPTER 3 : DATA COLLECTION .………………………………………………………………….26 CHAPTER 4 : CASE STUDIES …………………………………………………………………….....36 - NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM, GREECE - NATIONAL MUSEUM, DELHI - STATE MUSEUM, BHOPAL CHAPTER 5 : EXISTING SITE …………………………………………………………………………51 CHAPTER 6 : SITE ANALYSIS ………………………………………………………………………...54

CHAPTER 7 : CONCEPTUAL ………………………………………………………………………….61 - DESIGN PROCESS CHAPTER 8 : DESIGN …………………………………………………………………………………….68 - INTERNAL VIEWS - EXTERNAL VIEWS - MODEL AKASH PATEL 14-AR-13 INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE, H.N.G.U., PATAN

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AIM • • • •

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To preserve the archeological site on the premises.

To store, maintain, conserve, enhance and extend the Museum collection.

As tourist attraction to popularize India's cultural heritage.

To promote education, research and publication relating to the history of the Vadnagar, to the all religion, to culture and heritage.

To provide a library resource centre and to organise lectures and cultural events in furtherance of the objectives of the Museum.

To raise funds for the furtherance of these objects.

OBJECTIVES : Vadnagar is the name of the ancient city. History of Vadnagar goes back to more than 2500 years and was reffered to as Anantapur in Mahabaharta.

The OBJECTIVES are : • to focus on the contribution from this area to the evolution of the history and civilization of the Indian subcontinent.

• To include many great and important stone, bronze and terra-cotta sculptures and artifacts that tell the stories of ancient Vadnagar and the lasting impact these culture have had on the region, India and the world (as collection).

• To includes stories of the buddha, and other great political literary and scientific world leaders from this period.

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WHY THE TOPIC IS BEING SELECTED..?

History museums cover the knowledge of history and its relevance to the present and future. Some cover specialized curatorial aspects of history or a particular locality, others are more general. Such museums contain a wide range of objects, including documents, artefacts of all kinds, art, archaeological objects. It would be my pleasure to design such an building which will have an historical importance.

SCOPE OF WORK To change the mood of the city, there is a need for design of museums which will mingle with urban fabric of the city and which will interpret the tradition and history of the place.

Since the design of proposed on the live site, so in the latter stage it can be brought forward to the building construction department (BCD) Govt. of Mehsana, for construction.

PROLOGUE/ JUSTIFICATION OF THE TOPIC Historic museums cover the knowledge of history and its relevance to the present and future. Some cover specialized curational aspects of history or a particular locality, others are more general. such museums contain a wide range of objects. Including documents. artefacts of all kinds, art, archeological objects. It would be my pleasure to design such a building which will have a historical importance.

LIMITATIONS The depth of the study will be limited to the history of Vadnagar with focus towards the ancient Vadnagar.

Also the study may include the history of Indian subcontinent related to the context covered in the history of the north Gujrat.

The design is limited to the external form , concept, functionally, Visitors circulation, etc.

Design will not focus towards much details if interior lighting and structural aspects.

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1. Introduction

VADNAGAR

HERITAGE

TOURISM

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INTRODUCTION

Location

VADNAGAR

- Longitude – 72’-63’ East Latitude - 23’ – 78’ North Altitude - 143 meters (469 Feet's) Climate - Hot and Dry Temperature - Maximum 46c Minimum 20c Population - 27790 (2011)

History of Vadnagar goes back to more than 2500 years and was reffered to as Anantapur In Mahabaharta. Vadnagar is famous for Kirti toran Or Narsinh mehta’s chori, sharmistha lake and Hatkeshwar Temple.

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HISTORY OF VADNAGAR

One can see know about the legends of this place and its prosperity attracting Distruction for it. The city was known by several different names viz, Chamatkarpur, Anandpur, Anartpur, Vruddhanagar.

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At an elevation of 100ft, Vadanagar city is said to be established over an ancient mound created by the structures constructed and demolished with time in this area.

After about four centuries of peace Vadnagar was attacked, looted, burnt by the army of Delhi Sultanate. Yet, during the rule of Gujarat Sultanate, Vadnagar bounced back its prosperity.

Seventh century Chinese traveler Hsuan-Tsang visited Vadnagar, then known as Anandpura.

In 632 A.D he stayed in Anandpura and described the city as rich and densely populated.

Vadnagar has been strongly associated with Nagar Brahmins, a caste of high order Brahmins known for their novelty and knowledge.

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The people were wealthy enough to support rich culture, literature, arts and religious centers of learning for buddhist monks and temple and Priests.

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SHARMISHTHA LAKE AND SARROUNDS THE EARLY SETTLEMENT WAS ON THE BANK OF RIVER KAPILA FLOWING FROM THE HILLS IF ARAVALLI. IT FED WATER TO A LAKE, KNOWN AS SHARMISHTHA, AT THE SITE AND THE SETTLEMENT EXTENDED AROUND IT. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THE SETTLEMENT GREW INTO A CITY OF CONSIDERABLE SIZE. THE PRESENT CITY WHICH APPEARS TO BE SITUATED ON A HILL OF A HEIGHT VARYING FROM 7 TO 30 METERS, IS ACTUALLY SITTING ON VERY LARGE ARTIFICIAL MOUND.THIS MOUND IS CREATED BY A NUMBERS OF LAYERS OF BUILDINGS BUILT AND DISTROYED IN EARLIER PERIODS. EXCAVTIONS DONE FOR ARCHEOLOGICAL PURPOSES OR CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSES IN RECENT TIMES SUCH TRACES WHICH DATES BACK TO RICH HISTORY DURING THOSE DAYS.

WATER CATCHMENT

VILLAGE

WATER CATCHMENT

WATER CATCHMENT

VILLAGE WATER CATCHMENT

LAKE WATER CATCHMENT

VILLAGE

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LAYERS L I N K A G E

B U I L T

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P A T T E R N S O C I A L S T R U C T U R E

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MONUMENTS

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EXCAVTION SITES

SITE 4

SITE 3

SITE 2

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EXCAVTION SITE

SITE 1

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Vadnagar - Buddhist Monastery

The recent excavations have brought to light a Buddhist Monastery belonging to the 2nd-7th century AD, within the fortified area of Vadnagar. The monastery had two votive stupas and an open central count yard around which initially nine cells were constructed. The arrangement of cells around the central courtyard creates a swastika-like pattern.

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EXCAVTION SITE

SITE 3

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EXCAVTION SITE

SITE 4

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2. Literature Study

WHAT IS ARCHEOLOGY?

Archeology is one of four subdisciplines of Anthropology.

Anthropology is the study of people and their culture.

Anthropology Disciplines:

Archeolology

Archeology Cultural Anthropology Linguistic Anthropology Biological or Physical Anthropology

Archaeology is the systematic, scientific recovery and analysis of artifacts in order to answer questions about past human culture and behavior.

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Archeology: the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and the analysis of artifacts and other remains.

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Artifacts found are a primary resource for anthropologists, ethnologists, paleontologists, biologists, and historians.

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Archeology is essentially destruction: once a site has been excavated, it can never be reworked.

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Accurate and meticulous notes are essential.

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A grid is made of the site with all notes painfully recorded in detail.

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TYPES OF ARTIFACTS

• Inorganic remains – remains like stone tools or pottery that have been created • Marks on tools can give information on what it is used for • Stones used for specified tasks and their quarries • Pottery is the most common of all archeological finds • Style, clay, name of the potter all provide clues • Organic remains – remains of living things (plants and animals) • Best preserved in dry/hot regions, freezing conditions, or in waterlogged areas (peat bogs preserve flesh but not bones because they are acidic)

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CONCLUSIONS FROM FINDINGS • Wood – was it from the environment or used by humans? Used in buildings or as a tool?

• Human Remains • Age - analyse the teeth for you, bone fusions for adults • Sex – bone structure (pelvis, density) • Disease – deformation of bones (arthritis, tuberculosis, syphilis) • Cause of death – wounds from weapons (swords, holes) • Archeologists are really just detectives or crime scene investigators but of ancient sites

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3. Data Collection

SITE SELECTION During selection of site for a museum the following points must be considered.

1. It should have security against theft, environmental factors such as flood and earthquakes.

2. The site should have provision for further expansion.

3. The site should be easily accessible through public transport and should be within reach of educational institutions.

4. There should be clear access to the site from main road.

A museum which is to be built in an isolated spot or reserved space needs to be surrounded by an enclosure, especially if the site forms part of an extensive area. For the visitor this enclosure will provide a fore taste of the museums architecture and thus must not constitute a psychological barrier though the fundamental aim of security which has to serve must not be sacrificed.

ZONING Based on environmental needs, security considerations as well as levels of finish the total museum space can be divided in to following zones.

1. Exhibition galleries and study areas with public access. These are expensively built finished well.

2. Entrance, reception, toilets, cloak rooms, phone booths, educational rooms, library, cafeteria, auditorium.

3. Stores, laboratories, unloading and loading areas etc.

4. Staff offices, workshop, stores.

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Types of spaces 1. Galleries

Permanent Temporary

2. Gallery support space

Curatorial office and related space. Conservation laboratories.

Collection handling and registration space. Photographic, media, publications

3. Museum storage

Storage of collection and related materials. Storage of pre-rational supplies. Collection storage.

4. Study areas

Library Computer rooms and class rooms Studios, training labs

5. Public services

Auditorium and related space. Museum shop sales. Dining and support space. Cloak rooms and toilets. Reception areas.

6. Administrative space

Museum programs and related administerative offices.

7. Operations

Security protection and related space. Surveillance room.

Maintenance, staff lounge, toilets.AC and electricity control rooms

8. Circulation space

Public and non-public. Services.

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Shape of rooms The rooms which are all of same size become very monotonous. By varying the dimensions and relation between height and width and also by using different colours for the walls and different kinds of flooring we can provide as pontaneous and unconscious stimulus to attention monotony also results when a number of rooms follow the another in a straight line. When this cannot be avoided, the doors should not face one another providing a telescopic view trough the buildings.

The doors should be placed in such a way that visitor Coming through will see the full length of opposite wall. It is therefore not advisable for it to face window, since the visitor will then be dazzled just as he comes in.

Oblong rooms, divided by partitions to certain height but with one ceiling and skylight however be avoided. This system has proved unsatisfactory worth from aesthetic and functional point of view. A square room when it exceeds a certain size about 7mts, has no advantage over an oblong one either from the point of view of cost or from that of use of space in the satisfactory display of exhibits, especially if they are rare paintings.

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LIGHTING : ARRANGEMENT

Forms of Lighting for Internal Areas Direct, symmetrical lighting 7 CD is preferred for all general illumination of work rooms, meeting rooms, rooms in public use and circulation zones. The required level of illumination can be achieved with relatively little electrical power: standard values for specific loadings are given on p.

147. When designing a lighting system, an angle of illumination between 70° and 90° should be tried first. Downlights (wall floods, louvre lighting) • C2l can provide uniform wall illumination while the effect on the rest of the room is that of direct lighting. Wall floods on a power supply rail --> G) can also give uniform wall illumination over the required area, depending on the separation between the lamp and the wall; up to 500 Ix can be achieved. Fluorescent lamps and halogen filament lamps can also be used.

Wall floods for ceiling installation can be sited so as to provide low room light or illumination of one wall. These can also make use of halogen filament lamps and fluorescent lamps.

Downlighting with directed spotlights using a regular arrangement of lamps on the ceiling and swiveling reflectors can give different lighting levels in the room.

Halogen filament lamps are most suitable, in particular those with low-voltage bulbs.

Indirect lighting can give an impression of a bright room free of glare even at low lighting levels, although the room must be sufficiently high and careful ceiling design is needed to give the required luminance.

Energy consumption in this form of lighting is up to three times higher than for direct lighting so combinations are often used (e.g. 70% direct, 30% indirect) providing the room height is adequate (h23m) Fluorescent lamps are usually used in direct/indirect lighting, but they may also be combined with filament lamps.

Ceiling and floor floods are employed to illuminate ceiling and floor surfaces. They usually use halogen filament or fluorescent lamps, although high pressure discharge lamps are also a possibility.

Wall lights are principally used for decorative wall lighting and can also incorporate special effects (e.g. using color filters or prisms).

To a limited extent, they can also be used for the illumination of ceilings or floors. Wall floodlights and spotlights on power supply.

Directional spotlight

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Indirect Light

Direct symmetrical illumination

Wall flood : Direct illumination

Wall flood on a power supply rail; partial room illumination

Direct/Indirect lighting

Wall flood on power supply rail

Wall floodlight

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LIGHTING : ARRANGEMENT

Geometry of Lighting Arrangements The spacing between light fittings and between the light fittings and the walls depends on the height of the room.

The preferred incidence at which light strikes objects and wall areas is between 30° (optimum) and 40°.

The shading angle of downward lighting lies between 30° (wide-angle lighting, adequate glare control) and 50° (narrow-angle lighting, high glare control) , and between 30° and 40° in the case of louvred lighting.

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Downlight, distance from wall: a ~ '/3h

Downlight, separation between lights: b . 2a

Angle of inclination of directional spotlights and floodlights: u = 30·40·(optimum)

Illumination of objects

Wall illumination, floodlight

Angle of inclination of spotlights illuminating objects and walls: u = 30·-40· (optimum)

Wall illumination, spotlight

Shading angle = 30,40,50

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Types of Exhibits They can be divided as follows: • Static exhibits: These are historic exhibits, reproduction of original objects.

• Active exhibits: They are the exhibits which are static till a visitor activates them into producing sound and motion.

Working models are the best examples.

• Interactive exhibits: They are the most advanced and allow the visitor to activate and give them a multiple choice of options and then give various results. The visitor can accommodate with exhibits. These exhibits allow the visitors to experiment.

Classification of exhibits: • Permanent exhibits • Temporary exhibits The permanent exhibits undergo periodical change from 5-10 years. The changes are minimal but they have permanent effects and goals to achieve.

The temporary exhibits, the museum organizes the exhibition for a limited period and for a specific cause. They are two spaces internal and external.

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Mode of Display

The idea of exhibits considerably changed during years rather than awesome display of exhibits with “do not touch” restriction, the display has for meda team of inactive, active and interactive types. The worLoop concept(active/interactive) encourages public participation through visual demonstration and the film shows and lectures are more encouraging and entertaining.

Measurement

The approximate eyelevel and the levels of comfortable visibility are given in the figures with little eye movement people usually see and recognize the things which are within an approximately, elliptical come of vision with apex at the cone at eyeball height. Studies have shown that in general the adults absorb an area only about one foot above his own eye level to 3 feet below it at an average distance of 24”-48” arraying objects above or below these limits, places a strain on seldom used muscles and produces aching backs, tired feet, burning eyes and stiff necks some large objects such as to temples or dinosaurs will inevitably saw above these viewing limits. The visitors must be permitted space to back away from the object to comprehend it.

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Design parameters for overhead illumination are listed below :  Roof lights should not be orientated toward the south.  Convert solar radiation into diffuse light radiation.  Maintain quality criteria for daylight.  Avoid excessive contrasts in luminance levels.  Pay attention to variation in Dm.  Ensure illumination of all room corners and enclosing surfaces.  Avoid glare by artificial shading.  Treat room-enclosing surfaces according to their separate technical requirements.  that it is possible to see outside.

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Direct shafts for direct and in direct incident radiation

Lantern light

Ridge lights

Opposed inclined surface

60 degree inclined

Rounded with white External surface

Butterfly roof light

Glass roof with slats for Diffuse and direct light

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Exhibition rooms Certain general relationships between spaces and such preferred organizations on plan and selection may increase the possible museum user in other words some building forms, but never only one make museum installation easier than others, principally these performances concern the movement of the visitors.

Except for the isolation exhibits, the typical museum experience is one of the image viewing in a sequence. Which refused by a walking observer meeting static objects, the design may ensure if necessary that the images are viewed in one particular sequence with themes in which objects are not icons but are to be viewed in context with proceeding and succeeding ones.

The theme comes First and then objects of various kinds are devised and assembled in some sequence that would produce a message of that communicates the theme.

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CASE STUDIES NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM, GREECE

NATIONAL MUSEUM, DELHI

STATE MUSEUM, BHOPAL

CASE STUDY

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ARCHITECT LOCATION AREA TYPE

: BENARD TSCHUMI ARCHITECTS : ACROPOLIS, ATHENS , GREECE. : 21000SQ.M. : ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

IT IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH SIDE OF ACROPOLIS. THIS AREA IS AN EXTENSIVE TRAPAZODICAL PLOT WHICH WAS USED BY THE MILITARY. WITH VARIOUS CONSTRUCTIONS ALONG THE SOUTHEAST FOOT OF THE ACROPOLIS. THE COMPLEXITY OF THE SITE IS EASILY SEEN IN THE PLAN. IT IS SET ONLY 280METERS AWAY FROM THE PARTHENON, AND A MERE 400 METERS WALKING DISTANCE FROM IT.

THE LOWER PART AND THE MIDDLE PART OF THE BUILDING IS PARALLEL TO THE GRID OF THE ATHEN’S STREET. THE MUSEUM HAS ABOUT 8000SQ.M OF EXHIBITION SPACE AND A FULL RANGE OF VISITORS AMENITIES. THE PROGRAM OF EACH INDIVIDUAL LEVEL OF THE MUSEUM WHICH WILL BE EXPLAINED BY THE CIRCULATIONOF THE MUSEUM. AKASH PATEL 14-AR-13 INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE, H.N.G.U., PATAN

THE MUSEUM STANDS LESS THAN 1000FT. SOUTHEAST OF THE PARTHENON. THE MUSEUM IS CONNECTED AS A BASE, MIDDLE ZONE AND A TOP TAKING ITS FORM FROM THE ARCHEOLOGICAL EXCAVTION BELOW AND FROM THE ORIENTATION OF TO THE TOWARDS THE PARTHENON.

AS THE FRIEZE WAS ON OF THE PRIMARY GOALS FOR MUSEUM TO BE BUILT.

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NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM,ATHENS

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TOP

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PARTHENON GALLERY

MIDDLE MAIN GALLERIES

THIS GALLERY IS OVER 7 METERS IN HEIGHT WITH A FLOOR SPACE OF ABOUT 250SQ.M. IT IS SHIFTED 23 DEGREES FROM THE REST THE BUILDING TOWARDS THE PARTHENON.

BASE

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NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM,ATHENS THE FLOOR IS TRAPOZODIAL IN PLAN AND IS A DOUBLE HEIGHT SPACE THAT HAS HEIGHT OF ABOUT 10 METERS. ACCOMODATING THE GALLERIES FROM THE ARCHAIC TO THE LATE ROMAN PERIOD.

HERE THE VISITORS CAN SEE THE EXCAVTIONS THROUGH THE THICK GLASS UNDERNEATH THEIR FEET.9

LIGHT SKYLIGHTS, WALLS OF SHEDED GLASS, AND RECTANGULAR OPENINGS ALSO HELP LIGHT FLOW

THIS CANOPY ACT AS A LANDMARK TO THE BUILDING AND MARKS THE ENTRY TO BUILDING AS WELL AS PROTECTIVELY SHADES. THE MAKREIGINI EXCATIONS WHICH ARE SEEN THROUGH PART OF THE GLASS BELOW IT.

A MEZZANINE FEATURES A MULTIMEDIA SPACE, A BAR AND RESTAURANT WITH A PUBLIC TERRACE LOOKING OUT TOWARDS THE PARTHENON.

THE PARTHENON FRIEZE

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 Access to Museum if from main Maulana Azad Road On the western side of the road.  Two Main entries from main road, one is temporarily Closed.  Ashoka Devdar, Meetha neem, palm etc.

Nearest Stops :-

Central secretariat Metro station - 1.2km New Delhi Railway Station - 3.8km

IGI Airport - 14.5 km ABOUT THE PROJECT Project : National museum, Delhi National museum Architect : Maurice Gwyer Committee bus-stop Location : Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi Client : Ministry of Culture, GOI Established :1949 SITE SURROUNDINGS :Area : 9.5 Acre EAST VIGNAN BHAVAN, INDIA GATE Climate : Humid Sub-tropical Climate WEST JAWAHARLAL NEHRU BHAVAN Tropology : Flat land NORTH RAJPAT ROAD SITE of glance SOUTH ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA  If we look at the Building the Built form Seems to be merged in the surrounding Buildings.  First planned museum at the National Level.  Building comprises of four Storied with a basement  Basic plan of the building is Fan Shaped with a circular courtyard in between surrounded by a cover Verandah.  Wings and Linked with the courtyard according to Different requirements and need.

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NATIONAL MUSEUM , DELHI

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Public areas Entrance lobby Auditorium Library Exhibition Galleries Canteen

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Administration Directors office Clerical Staff Reception Sales office

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Services Electrical Substations Plant room Machine room Laboratories Storage

GALLERY CIRCULATION  All the Galleries are in Closed space therefore binding once if to Reach on Every Display.  Main corridor is approx. 6mt wide all along the O.T.S.  Galleries are mostly Rectangular in shape.  Staircase are Provided for Vertical Circulation.  Height varies from 2.4 to 3.5 mt.

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 The whole building is of Composite Structure.  The building is oriented towards north and the main Entrance is in west facing.  Basically two entries are provided one for Public and one for Service.  Circular courtyard act as a circulations core and connects all wings together.  The building is located in such a way that courtyard faced open side on southwest to northeast wind direction.  Courtyard act as both Informal and Formal activities.  It also helps to take indirect light and also helpful for Air-vent.

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Haphazard circulative movement The shape of Room is itself useful in Display Columns coming in between is also Used for Display Linear arrangement along the corridors.

Some paintings are Boxed inside the walls, While most of them are Hanged on Walls.

Display to display Distance Distance is 3.5 to 4m Each display has its own Focused Light , Diffused Light.

Light are Used in False ceiling or Hanged by Steel Section.

No Natural Light are used inside The Museum.

Interiors are Done with Help of Wood, Glass And Stone.

Flooring used is Marble and Wood.

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About the Project Project : State Museum, Bhopal Architect : Capital Project Administration (C.P.A.) Location : Shamla hills, Bhopal Established : 1909 Area : Composite climate Tropology : Flat land

Vision & Mission The vision / motto of State Museum is • To collect art objects of Historical, Cultural and Artistic significance for the purpose to display, protection, preservation and interpretation (research).

• To disseminate knowledge about the significance of the objects in respect of history, culture and artistic excellence and achievements.

• To serve as cultural center for enjoyment and interaction of the people in artistic and cultural activity.

• To serve as epitome of national identity.

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CONCEPT The new museum building has been designed keeping in view the convenience of the visitors. The galleries have been inter connected in such a manner so as to ensure easy access to them while maintaining the interest and the thrill of the visitors.

SERVICES The entire premises have been connected to a ramp to facilitate an easy access for the disables. A lift has also been provided state of the art lighting arrangements like cold Light and fibre lighting have been made in the building besides ensuring natural light.

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STATE MUSEUM, BHOPAL

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Madhya Pradesh is a unique amalgamation of deverse cultural, politics and religious influnces over the ages.

The musical instruments, literature, paintings, weapons, coins and textiles kept at the museum Span many centuries.

The inscriptions provide information about social, political, cultural and religious activities of those times.

Other added attractions of the state museum are the colossal statue of Lord Buddha, exquisitely carved figure of Khajuraho's romantic couples, magnificent statue of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva etc.

The rare coins displayed in numismatics gallery reflect the stability and prosperity of the rulers.

The earliest coins are in the silver and copper punch marked coins form 2nd century B.C.

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ANALYSIS

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SITE ANALYSIS

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MEHSANA - 37.9KM SIDDHPUR - 42.5KM PALANPUR - 57.5KM

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6. Program

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AREA TABLE

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INTERIOR VIEWS

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