Vadnagar Tsev Khaws Puav Pheej Keeb Kwm Qub los ntawm Siddharth Bathla

Qhov qauv tsim Vadnagar Tsev Khaws Puav Pheej Keeb Kwm Qub los ntawm Siddharth Bathla yog tus yeej muaj nqis heev ntawm qhov khoom plig 2026 A' Design Award Platinum hauv Pawg Sib Tw Tsim Kev Coj Noj Coj Ua thiab Kev Lag Luam Kab Lis Kev Cai.

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Vadnagar Tsev Khaws Puav Pheej Keeb Kwm Qub

los ntawm Siddharth Bathla

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Tus Yeej A' Design Award Platinum hauv Pawg Kev Coj Noj Coj Ua

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Txog Vadnagar Tsev Khaws Puav Pheej Keeb Kwm Qub

Vadnagar yog ib lub tsev khaws puav pheej keeb kwm qub uas muab kev paub tau ntawm tus kheej nyob hauv Vadnagar, Is Nrias teb. Lub tsev khaws puav pheej no nyob ib sab ntawm qhov chaw khawb tshawb keeb kwm qub thiab nthuav tawm ntau tshaj 2,500 xyoo ntawm zos keeb kwm. Cuaj chav nthuav qhia, xws li Lub Nroog, Kev Ntseeg thiab Kev Ua Neej, siv kev tsim yeeb yam, kev teeb tsa duab txawv, yeeb yaj kiab suab nrog duab thiab tej chaw sib cuam tshuam los ua kom kev tshawb keeb kwm qub nkag siab tau yooj yim. Av nias, av nkos thiab pob zeb rov qab hais txog cov txheej av khawb tshawb thiab tsim cov phab ntsa, rooj tog thiab tej chaw nthuav qhia. Siv cov khoom siv uas nrhiav tau hauv zos thiab cov kws txawj hauv zos. Qhov kev tsim no nthuav qhia lub nroog ntawm nws tus kheej ua ib qho cuab yeej cuab tam keeb kwm uas tseem muaj txoj sia nyob.

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Txog A' Design Award Platinum

Vadnagar Tsev Khaws Puav Pheej Keeb Kwm Qub yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Platinum, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo kawg nkaus, zoo nkauj thiab ci ntsa iab tiag tiag. Cov neeg yeej Platinum yog cov khoom xav tsis thoob ntawm kev tsim, yog cov pov thawj ntawm qhov kawg ntawm kev txawj tsim ntawm tib neeg, thiab qhia txog kev tshaj lij uas tsis muaj leej twg piv tau thiab kev txawj ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Cov qauv tsim no xav tias yuav yog cov haujlwm muaj koob npe tshaj plaws uas txiav txim lub caij nyoog txoj kev zoo nkauj, pab rau zej zog txoj kev noj qab haus huv thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Vadnagar Tsev Khaws Puav Pheej Keeb Kwm Qub qhia txog qib zoo tshaj plaws thiab tsis muaj kev xyem xyav ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua nrog nws cov yam ntxwv muaj txiaj ntsig thiab muaj nqi. Vadnagar Tsev Khaws Puav Pheej Keeb Kwm Qub yog ib qho haujlwm uas yeej A' Design Award Platinum, uas txhawb kev xav, tshoov siab, ua rau zoo siab thiab ua rau muaj kev xyiv fab loj.

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Cov credit, cov neeg pab thiab cov ntsiab lus kev txawj ntse muab los ntawm tus tsim.

Yam Tshwj Xeeb: 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.
Qhov Loj & Ntim: 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.
Cov Ntsiab Lus: Archaeology museum, archaeological experiential museum, excavation site museum, vadnagar, immersive, interactive, artefact display, scenography, storytelling, continuity
Thev Naus Laus Zis Tsim Khoom: 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.
Kev Sib Tw Tsim Qauv: 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.
Kev Tshawb Fawb: 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.
Kev Txhawb Siab: 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.
Lub Sij Hawm Ua Hauj Lwm: 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.
Txheej Txheem Ua Hauj Lwm: 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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Cov Tswv Cuab Pab: 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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