Vadnagar Whare Taonga Whaipara Tangata nā Siddharth Bathla

Ko te hoahoa Vadnagar Whare Taonga Whaipara Tangata nā Siddharth Bathla he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2026 A' Design Award Pāratinamu i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Taonga Tuku Iho me te Ahumahi Ahurea.

PāratinamuTaonga Tuku Iho· 2026

Vadnagar Whare Taonga Whaipara Tangata

nā Siddharth Bathla

Kiritaki: Design Factory India

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Pāratinamu i te Wāhanga Taonga Tuku Iho

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Vadnagar Whare Taonga Whaipara Tangata

Ko Vadnagar he whare taonga whaipara tangata ā-wheako kei Vadnagar, Inia. E tū ana te whare taonga i te taha o tētahi wāhi keri whaipara tangata, ā, e whakaatu ana i te hītori o te rohe mō ngā tau 2,500 neke atu. E iwa ngā whare whakaaturanga, tae atu ki Te Tāone, Te Whakapono me Te Ao Noho, e whakamahi ana i te toi whakaari, ngā whakairinga toi, ngā whakaaturanga ataata-rongo me ngā teihana tauwhitiwhiti kia māmā ai te whai wāhi atu ki te whaipara tangata. Ko te oneone taupatu, te paru me te kōhatu e whakamaumahara ana ki ngā paparanga keri, ā, e hanga ana i ngā pakitara, ngā taputapu whare me ngā papa whakaaturanga. I whakamahia ngā rauemi o te rohe me ngā ringatoi o te rohe. E whakaatu ana te hoahoa i te tāone tonu hei taonga tuku iho e ora tonu ana.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Pāratinamu

Ko Vadnagar Whare Taonga Whaipara Tangata te toa o te A' Design Award Pāratinamu, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa tino rerekē, ātaahua me te nui. Ko ngā toa Pāratinamu he whakamīharo o te waihanga, he taunakitanga mō ngā rohe o te auaha hinengaro, ā, e whakaatu ana i te tohungatanga me te mōhio kāore e taea te whakataurite o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko ēnei hoahoa ngā mahi rongonui rawa e whakatau ana i te ātaahua o tētahi wā, e whai wāhi ana ki te oranga o te hapori, ā, e whakawhānui ana i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ka whakaatu a Vadnagar Whare Taonga Whaipara Tangata i te taumata tōtika o te hiranga, ā, e pai ake ai te ao i ōna āhuatanga whaihua. Ko Vadnagar Whare Taonga Whaipara Tangata tētahi mahi i toa i te A' Design Award Pāratinamu e whakaoho ana i ngā hiahia, e whakahihiri ana, e whakamārie ana, ā, e kawe mai ana i te hari nui.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: 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.
Inenga & Pēketanga: 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.
Tūtohu: Archaeology museum, archaeological experiential museum, excavation site museum, vadnagar, immersive, interactive, artefact display, scenography, storytelling, continuity
Hangarau Whakanao: 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.
Wero Hoahoa: 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.
Rangahau: 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.
Whakaaweawe: 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.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: 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.
Rerenga Mahi: 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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Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: 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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