Vadnagar Archeologijos muziejus – autorius Siddharth Bathla

Darbas Vadnagar Archeologijos muziejus, kurio autorius Siddharth Bathla, yra itin vertinamas prestižinio 2026 Platininis apdovanojimas A' Design Award laimėtojas konkurso kategorijoje Kultūros paveldo ir kultūros pramonės dizainas.

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Vadnagar Archeologijos muziejus

Dizaineris: Siddharth Bathla

Klientas: Design Factory India

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Apie Vadnagar Archeologijos muziejus

Vadnagar – tai archeologinis patirčių muziejus Vadnagare, Indijoje. Muziejus stovi šalia kasinėjimų vietos ir pristato daugiau nei 2 500 metų vietos istoriją. Devynios galerijos, tarp jų „Miestas“, „Tikėjimas“ ir „Gyvensena“, pasitelkia scenografiją, instaliacijas, audiovizualinius pasirodymus ir interaktyvias stoteles, kad archeologija taptų prieinama. Plūkta žemė, molis ir akmuo primena kasinėjimų sluoksnius ir formuoja sienas, baldus bei ekspozicijas. Buvo naudojamos vietinės kilmės medžiagos ir vietos amatininkų darbas. Dizainas pristato patį miestą kaip gyvą paveldą.

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Vadnagar Archeologijos muziejus laimėjo Platininį apdovanojimą A' Design Award, itin prestižinį pripažinimą, skiriamą tikrai išskirtiniams, elegantiškiems ir didingiems dizainams. Platinos laureatai yra kūrybos stebuklai, intelektinio kūrybiškumo ribų liudijimas ir parodo neprilygstamą savo kūrėjų profesionalumą bei genialumą. Tikimasi, kad šie dizainai bus garsiausi kūriniai, apibrėžiantys epochos estetiką, prisidedantys prie visuomenės gerovės ir plečiantys meno, mokslo, dizaino ir technologijų ribas. Vadnagar Archeologijos muziejus rodo transcendentinį tobulumo lygį ir naudingomis savybėmis daro pasaulį geresnį. Vadnagar Archeologijos muziejus yra Platininį apdovanojimą A' Design Award laimėjęs kūrinys, pažadinantis troškimus, įkvepiantis, džiuginantis ir sukeliantis didelį džiaugsmą.

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Unikalios savybės: 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.
Matmenys ir pakuotė: 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.
Žymos: Archaeology museum, archaeological experiential museum, excavation site museum, vadnagar, immersive, interactive, artefact display, scenography, storytelling, continuity
Gamybos technologija: 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.
Dizaino iššūkis: 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.
Tyrimas: 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.
Įkvėpimas: 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.
Projekto trukmė: 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.
Veikimo eiga: 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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Komandos nariai: 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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