National Museum of Art and Architecture

AIM:
To connect the society to architecture on a level that bridges the
gap between the understanding of the architecture between the
architects and their victims

The architecture of exhibition spaces, site planning and the

building form. Major functions:
1. LIBRARY: Library provides services to the public and
contain large number of books or volumes related to all aspects
of architecture including biographical information about
renowned architects.
2. CONVENTION CENTER: Auditorium, Multipurpose Hall
and exhibition galleries are largely public function, people-
intensive components. These spaces allow events like seminars,
lectures, film-screenings, launches of new proposals, etc.
3. MUSEUM: Museum is an institution that cares for a
collection of artefacts and other objects related to subject which
are available for public viewing through exhibition that may be
permanent or temporary. The museum will house various
galleries showcasing the historic works of architecture to the
traditional-vernacular to the contemporary architecture. It will
house drawings, models, photographs and films showing
depicting design as well as the construction process.
i. Gallery of ancient history (permanent)
ii. Gallery of modern architecture (permanent)
iii. Gallery of contemporary architecture (temporary)
iv. Gallery of contemporary art (temporary)
v. Gallery of the futuristic visions (temporary)
vi. Gallery of art and architecture (permanent)
4. RESEARCH CENTER: It is consisting of R&D labs,
innovation centres, discussion rooms, workshops, lecture rooms
all programmatic element associated with the activities involve
in the pursuit and dissimulation of knowledge.
OBJECTIVES:
 The museum will be designed in such a way that the
general public would interact with the collections of the
museum.
 The museum will be designed in a loop, where the visitor
is led through the exhibit and ends back at the entrance
hall.
 Natural light plays a very important role in articulating the
museum.

SCOPE:
 The Architecture Museum provides people with knowledge
about different types of Architecture in the world.
 The Museum provides scopes for the increase in tourism
thereby improving the economic status of the area.

PROGRAM:
 The museum can safeguard and showcase some of the
evidence of the architecture that was lost years ago.
 The Architecture Museum can act as a hub for innovation
and inspiration.
 Program activities include public display areas, entrance
hall, public restroom facilities, loading and unloading
areas, interaction spaces, staff facilities, packing and
unpacking area.
 The users of this place are the staff and visitors.
CASESTUDY:
Live casestudy:
 Museum of Art and Photography, Bangalore
 National gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore
Literature study:
 Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
 National useum, New Delhi

SITE: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nTaeqST5dY5iHpxC9

Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Site proximity
 The Government college of architecture and sculpture
 Sculpture and engraving museum
 Dakshina chitra heritage museum
 Shore temple