National Museum of Architecture

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TOPIC: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ARCHITECTURE, DELHI
INTRODUCTION
A museum is a place where everyone, with or without qualification can be inspired by the past
and present. Museums hold a collection of artifacts and other objects of artistic, cultural,
historical or scientific importance. These collections are made available to the public for viewing
through temporary or permanent exhibits.
“Museum is an institution that tells the story of human kind. Education is one of the most
important criteria for development and one of the fundamental of museum is to educate.”
There are many types of museums, including art museums, natural history museums, science
museums, war museums, children’s museums and architectural museums. Architecture of any
museum tells its own story through circulation, density, lighting, backgrounds, arrangement and
labels.
ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM
Architecture Museum is a unique repository of architects’ and allied professionals’ records and a
dynamic hub of research of architectural and built environment history. The Architecture
Museum is a facility for the acquisition, preservation and management of architecture and related
records.
NEED
Architecture is an ancient discipline, and the result of it’s thinking and endeavor provide us with
some of the most lasting examples of our culture. Our monuments, cities, and villages speak of
our culture and civilization over the longest span of time. Yet, and possibly by an accident of
history, the representation of architecture and its role in our society has not flowered. It is to
bridge this gap in understanding of architecture as an element of our culture as well as a
profession a National Museum of Architecture is needed.
The Indian sub-continent has produced a civilization that is rich with cultural variation. This is
evident in the geography, in terms of physical features, in the history, in terms of the great
monuments built over a very long span of recorded history, and in the profound ethical teachings
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which inform our spiritual tradition. However, in recent times this great variety is producing a
medley of styles and approaches which are confusing and disharmonious, leading to increasing
social strife. Systematic research is needed to establish cultural coherence in this milieu and
rediscover the unifying spirit which sustained this civilization over centuries. The museum can
provide the matrix for such research and theoretical enquiry.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The National Museum of Architecture is a project proposed by Greha along with the council of
architecture, INTACH and Indian Institute of architects. GREHA, a registered society, working
in the field of architecture, environmental design, and development of human habitat, took on the
responsibility of conceiving a Museum of Architecture, which will raise public awareness of this
discipline, which affects our lives in significant ways on a daily basis. The site for the project is
in Lado Sarai, New Delhi, 1km away from Qutub Minar. The project consists of spaces like:
 Art gallery,
 Exhibition spaces,
 Library,
 Open air theatre,
 Administrative and
 Public amenities
SITE DESCRIPTION
It is a 1.3 hectare, vacant institutional site, that

belongs to the Delhi Development Authority. It
is located in Lado Sarai, close to the Qutub
Complex and the Indian Institute of
Technology, Delhi with access from the
Mehrauli Badarpur Road.
Location: 28.521196 N, 77.198624 E
Area: 1.3 Ha(13000 sqm)

SITE JUSTIFICATION
The site is situated in the national capital of India which makes it a perfect site for people from
all over the country to come and understand the importance of architecture. Further, since Delhi
is often considered as the gateway to India it also adds to the infrastructure of Delhi. The site is
situated near the Qutub Complex, which itself is an architectural masterpiece. People visiting
Qutub complex will surely access the museum, especially the tourists. The site is also close to
the urban village of Lado Sarai and Hauj Khas both of which are urban centers as well as heart of
art galleries.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
 To develop an architectural museum to bridge the gap between architecture and society.
 To design a building inspired from the past, present as well as the future.
 To study the architectural design and aspects of an architectural museum.
 To study the visitors experience, circulation, ergonomics as well as display units in art
galleries and museums.
 To study the techniques and impacts of lighting in a museum.
SCOPE
Space integration is the most important part of museum planning and it is the main scope of
work which can be exhibited through circulation patterns and zoning. Lighting, both natural and
artificial are a crucial aspect of museums so as to properly represent the collections.
Interior details also form an important part of a museum design, along with exterior details, thus,
these will also come under the scope of work.
Landscaping and site planning are also crucial to transform it from a boring museum into a living
being, hence landscaping exhibited through the site plan as well as details is also a very
important element of the scope of work.
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What is the proposed site for the National Museum of Architecture?

What are some of the aims and objectives of the museum?

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TOPIC: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ARCHITECTURE, DELHI

It is a 1.3 hectare, vacant institutional site, that

Location: 28.521196 N, 77.198624 E

Area: 1.3 Ha(13000 sqm)

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

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