Vadnagar Nyumba Yosungiramo Zinthu Zakale Zofukulidwa Pansi by Siddharth Bathla is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Chikhalidwe ndi Makampani a Chikhalidwe Competition Category.
PlatinamuChikhalidwe· 2026
Vadnagar Nyumba Yosungiramo Zinthu Zakale Zofukulidwa Pansi
Client: Design Factory India
Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award Winner in Chikhalidwe Category
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The Design
About Vadnagar Nyumba Yosungiramo Zinthu Zakale Zofukulidwa Pansi
Vadnagar ndi nyumba yosungiramo zinthu zakale yopatsa chidziwitso chokumana nacho ku Vadnagar, India. Nyumbayi ili pafupi ndi malo ofukula zinthu zakale ndipo imaonetsa mbiri ya m'derali ya zaka zoposa 2,500. Zipinda zisanu ndi zinayi zowonetsera, pakati pawo City, Belief ndi Lifestyle, zimagwiritsa ntchito luso lokongoletsa malo, ziwonetsero zopangidwa mwaluso, mawonetsero a kanema ndi mawu komanso malo ochitirapo zinthu kuti maphunziro a zinthu zakale zofukulidwa pansi akhale osavuta kumvetsa. Dothi loponderezedwa, matope ndi miyala zimakumbutsa magawo a malo ofukulidwa ndipo zimapanga makoma, mipando ndi malo owonetsera. Panagwiritsidwa ntchito zipangizo zochokera m'deralo komanso amisiri a m'deralo. Kapangidwe kake kamaonetsa mzinda wokha ngati cholowa chamoyo.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award
Vadnagar Nyumba Yosungiramo Zinthu Zakale Zofukulidwa Pansi ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe apadera kwenikweni, okongola ndi aulemerero. Opambana a Platinamu ndi zodabwitsa za kulenga, umboni wa malire a nzeru za anthu, ndipo amaonetsa ukatswiri wosayerekezeka ndi luntha la opanga awo. Mapangidwe amenewa akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito zotchuka kwambiri zomwe zimatsimikizira kukongola kwa nthawi yawo, kuthandiza ubwino wa gulu ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Vadnagar Nyumba Yosungiramo Zinthu Zakale Zofukulidwa Pansi amaonetsa mlingo wapamwamba wa ubwino ndipo mosakayikira amasandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino kwambiri ndi makhalidwe ake opindulitsa ndi amtengo wapatali. Vadnagar Nyumba Yosungiramo Zinthu Zakale Zofukulidwa Pansi ndi ntchito yopambana Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award yomwe imadzutsa zilakolako, imalimbikitsa, imasangalatsa ndi kubweretsa chisangalalo chachikulu.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- 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.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 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. - Tags
- Archaeology museum, archaeological experiential museum, excavation site museum, vadnagar, immersive, interactive, artefact display, scenography, storytelling, continuity
- Production Technology
- 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.
- Design Challenge
- 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.
- Research
- 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.
- Inspiration
- 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.
- Project Duration
- 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.
- Operation Flow
- 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.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Design Factory India
- Team Members
- 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 - Image Credits
- Image 1- Andre J Fanthome
Image 2- Andre J Fanthome
Image 3- Andre J Fanthome
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