Disainilahendus Vadnagar Arheoloogiamuuseum, autor Siddharth Bathla

Disainilahendus Vadnagar Arheoloogiamuuseum, mille autor on Siddharth Bathla, on kõrgelt hinnatud 2026 auhinna Plaatinaauhind A' Design Award võitja konkursi kategoorias Kultuuripärandi ja kultuuritööstuse disain.

PlaatinaKultuuripärand· 2026

Vadnagar Arheoloogiamuuseum

disainer: Siddharth Bathla

Klient: Design Factory India

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Vadnagar on arheoloogiline elamusmuuseum Vadnagaris Indias. Muuseum asub väljakaevamiskoha kõrval ja tutvustab enam kui 2500 aastat kohalikku ajalugu. Üheksa galeriid, nende hulgas Linn, Usk ja Eluviis, kasutavad stsenograafiat, installatsioone, audiovisuaalseid etendusi ja interaktiivseid punkte, et muuta arheoloogia ligipääsetavaks. Tambitud muld, savi ja kivi meenutavad väljakaevamiskihte ning kujundavad seinu, mööblit ja eksponaate. Kasutati kohalikke materjale ja kohalikke käsitöölisi. Disain esitleb linna ennast elava pärandina.

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Auhinnast Plaatinaauhind A' Design Award

Vadnagar Arheoloogiamuuseum on Plaatinaauhinna A' Design Award võitja, ülimalt prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse tõeliselt erakordsetele, elegantsetele ja suurepärastele disainidele. Plaatinavõitjad on loomingu imed, tunnistused intellektuaalse loovuse piiridest ning näitavad oma disainerite võrreldamatut professionaalsust ja geniaalsust. Nendelt disainidelt oodatakse, et need on kõige tuntumad tööd, mis määratlevad ajastu esteetika, panustavad ühiskonna heaolusse ning nihutavad kunsti, teaduse, disaini ja tehnoloogia piire. Vadnagar Arheoloogiamuuseum väljendab transtsendentset tipptaset ning teeb maailma ühemõtteliselt paremaks oma kasulike ja väärtuslike omadustega. Vadnagar Arheoloogiamuuseum on Plaatinaauhinna A' Design Award võidutöö, mis äratab soove, inspireerib, erutab, rõõmustab ja sütitab suurt rõõmu.

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Disaineri esitatud autorid, meeskonnaliikmed ja tehnilised andmed.

Unikaalsed omadused: 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.
Mõõtmed ja pakend: 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.
Sildid: Archaeology museum, archaeological experiential museum, excavation site museum, vadnagar, immersive, interactive, artefact display, scenography, storytelling, continuity
Tootmistehnoloogia: 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.
Disainiülesanne: 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.
Uurimistöö: 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.
Inspiratsioon: 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.
Projekti kestus: 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.
Tööprotsess: 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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Meeskonnaliikmed: 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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