Vadnagar Amgueddfa Archaeolegol gan Siddharth Bathla

Mae Vadnagar Amgueddfa Archaeolegol gan Siddharth Bathla yn enillydd uchel ei barch o'r 2026 Gwobr Blatinwm A' Design Award mawreddog iawn yng Nghategori Cystadleuaeth Treftadaeth Ddiwylliannol.

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Vadnagar Amgueddfa Archaeolegol

gan Siddharth Bathla

Cleient: Design Factory India

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Y Dyluniad

Am Vadnagar Amgueddfa Archaeolegol

Amgueddfa brofiadol archaeolegol yn Vadnagar, India, yw Vadnagar. Saif yr amgueddfa wrth ochr safle cloddio ac mae'n cyflwyno mwy na 2,500 o flynyddoedd o hanes lleol. Mae naw oriel, yn eu plith Dinas, Cred a Ffordd o Fyw, yn defnyddio senograffeg, gosodweithiau, sioeau clyweledol a gorsafoedd rhyngweithiol i wneud archaeoleg yn hygyrch. Mae pridd wedi'i guro, llaid a charreg yn dwyn i gof haenau'r cloddio ac yn llunio waliau, dodrefn ac arddangosfeydd. Defnyddiwyd deunyddiau o ffynonellau lleol a chrefftwyr lleol. Mae'r dyluniad yn cyflwyno'r ddinas ei hun fel treftadaeth fyw.

Y Gydnabyddiaeth

Am y Gwobr Blatinwm A' Design Award

Mae Vadnagar Amgueddfa Archaeolegol yn enillydd Gwobr Blatinwm A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau gwirioneddol eithriadol, cain a godidog. Mae enillwyr Platinwm yn rhyfeddodau creu, yn dystiolaeth i derfynau creadigrwydd deallusol, ac yn dangos proffesiynoldeb ac athrylith diguro eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i'r dyluniadau hyn fod y gweithiau enwocaf sydd yn diffinio estheteg oes, yn cyfrannu at les cymdeithas ac yn gwthio ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae Vadnagar Amgueddfa Archaeolegol yn arddangos lefel drosgynnol o ragoriaeth ac yn gwneud y byd yn lle gwell yn ddiamau gyda'i nodweddion manteisiol a gwerthfawr. Mae Vadnagar Amgueddfa Archaeolegol yn waith buddugol Gwobr Blatinwm A' Design Award sydd yn deffro dyheadau, yn ysbrydoli, yn cyffroi, yn swyno ac yn cynnau llawenydd mawr.

Y Tu Ôl i'r Dyluniad

Pecyn i'r Wasg

Credydau, aelodau tîm a manylion technegol a ddarparwyd gan y dylunydd.

Priodweddau Unigryw: First Archaeological Experiential Museum in Vadnagar, India reveals over 2,500 years of living history. Through thematic galleries City, Belief, and Lifestyle, it translates archaeology into an accessible and engaging experience. Immersive scenography brings artefacts to life, where one walks over excavation site, visits markets of past, and try hands at making a terracotta pot. Rooted in resilience and continuity, a local Bhavai inspired musical reflection on what we will carry forward.
Dimensiynau a Phecynnu: First archaeological experiential museum of India
Overall 68500 sqm
Indoor and outdoor curated spaces
Around 2 lakh visitors visited
9 galleries
Over 100 installations, 30 avs, 25 interactives, 9 mega shows
Adjoining excavation site experience
Audio guide tours
Cafe, temporary exhibition space, play area, outdoor amphitheater, anchor for city heritage tours
Administration block comprising of curator staff offices, conservation labs, library, research labs and conference rooms.
Tagiau: Archaeology museum, archaeological experiential museum, excavation site museum, vadnagar, immersive, interactive, artefact display, scenography, storytelling, continuity
Technoleg Cynhyrchu: The museum adopts a true to material approach, mud shapes the City gallery, stone defines Belief, and artefacts lead Lifestyle, using sustainable, locally sourced materials. Rammed earth reflects excavation layers, innovatively used in walls, furniture, and installations. Replicas and scaled models make archaeology accessible. Designed and fabricated in India with local artisans, it celebrates indigenous talent, technology, and living heritage of Vadnagar.
Her Dylunio: The challenge was to translate archaeological discoveries into a cohesive, engaging, and accessible narrative beyond academia. Primary and secondary sources were studied, along with interactions with subject matter experts to gather insights and validate inferences. The experience evokes curiosity and exploration, balancing factual accuracy with creative interpretation. Three similar floors are transformed into distinct, visually rich environments, each with a unique narrative identity.
Ymchwil: The museum narrative is grounded in rigorous research and close co curation with archaeologists, historians, and subject experts. Excavations were studied in situ, supported by literature reviews and artefact analysis across materials and typologies. An evolving, dialogue driven process ensured validated interpretations, transforming research into stories of lived heritage. Technical knowledge was simplified, placing visitors at the centre of an evidence-based yet accessible narrative.
Ysbrydoliaeth: The Vadnagar excavations anchor the narrative of the museum, revealing a city evolving through seven cultural periods. It explores archaeology as a bridge between past and future, questioning if they mirror each other. Rammed earth embodies layered time, uncovering stories within. Situated next to an excavation, the museum frames Vadnagar as a living heritage, where the city itself becomes a museum, and the museum becomes starting point to the story.
Hyd y Prosiect: After winning the open design competition on a proposal based on the concept of Vadnagar archaeological experiential museum the project was initiated in October 2022, in Vadnagar city, Mehsana district, Gujarat. Following detailed research and design, on site execution began in October 2023. The Anant Anadi Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum was inaugurated by the Home Minister of India in January 2025. We continue to curate and engage with public programming for the museum.
Llif Gweithrediad: Since inauguration, the museum attracts around 1000 daily visitors, locals, scholars, students, and international audiences. It offers layered storytelling through independent interactives, stand alone shows, usher led tours, and audio guides with 1000 artefact stories. Sculptures connect indoor outdoor spaces, with break areas between galleries. It has become a vibrant cultural hub, fostering strong sense of pride among locals. Continued outreach initiatives expand its reach and engagement.
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Aelodau'r Tîm: Siddharth Bathla
Prashasti Chandra
Niharika Sarna
Suryanath Sunny
Swarnika Nimje
Abhisht Thapak
Abhinav Mithal
Ankita Duhan
Rinkoo Kumar
Purnima Roy
Ashish Varshney
Prashant Nehra
Ashwani Kumar
Pankaj Sharma
Grace Ann Varkey
Harish Kumar Singh
Manish Bardia
Burzin Unwalla
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