Thesis synopsis

Art heritage museum

Govindarajula nidhish
RA1511201010052
B. Arch b
Srm school of architecture

Topic -(Art and heritage museum-agra)

Introduction: Agra is also know as city of Taj, of tombs, city of mughals

and hence the Taj Mahal is the monument which is know as one of the
international wonders and empowers the rich heritage of country.
Hence the notion of identity of a place is transient to nature.
Aim: the articulation and translation of tangible and intangible heritage of
Agra into the architecture.
Objective : the project envision to develop as cultural hub to strengthen
the city identity by showing the city historical, cultural, political milestones
of different eras and also exhibit the contemporary and futuristic
development of the city.
Research outcome:
The tangible outcome of the is gardens, streets, monuments, markets, old
havelies,
The intangible heritage are the culture, arts, crafts, cuisine ,busy daily life,
traditions.
Project details:
Name : Agra museum
Typology : institutional (museum)
Location : Agra uttarpradesh
Client. : uttarpradesh tourism
Site area : 25,050sqm
Built-up area - 19262sqm (approx)
Height restriction - 21 m
FAR - 1.2
Set back - front 7m (12m open space to be left)
Side - 7m
Rear -7m
Permissible ground coverage -40%

Case studies :
National crafts museum, new delhi
Humayuns Tomb site museum, delhi
Museum of Islamic art Doha, qatar
Bihar museum, patna
New Acropolis museum, athens
Scope of design :
● Galleries
● Exhibition
● Work and research centre
● Library services
● Convection facilities
● Office
● Hospitality
● Administrative and management support
Thrust: to show the shades of historical, cultural, contemporary phrases
into the building.
Area statement :
Museum - 11486sqm
Exhibition - 5761sqm
Workshops - 2567sqm
Library. - 830 sqm
Convention -1236sqm
Office. - 1760sqm
Hospitality. - 1400sqm
Total floor area- 25,042sqm
Site location: