Vadnagar Musiamo oa Baepolli ba Lintho tsa Khale ka Siddharth Bathla

Moralo oa Vadnagar Musiamo oa Baepolli ba Lintho tsa Khale ka Siddharth Bathla ke mohlodi oa khau e hlomphehang haholo ya 2026 Moputso oa Platinamo oa A' Design Award Mokhahleong oa Tlhodisano oa Moralo wa Nalane ya Setso le Indasteri ya Setso.

PlatinamoNalane ya Setso· 2026

Vadnagar Musiamo oa Baepolli ba Lintho tsa Khale

ka Siddharth Bathla

Moreki: Design Factory India

Mohlodi oa Moputso oa Platinamo oa A' Design Award Mokhahleong oa Nalane ya Setso

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Mabapi le Vadnagar Musiamo oa Baepolli ba Lintho tsa Khale

Vadnagar ke musiamo oa boiphihlelo ba baepolli ba lintho tsa khale o Vadnagar, India. Musiamo o eme pel'a sebaka sa ho epolloa ha lintho tsa khale 'me o hlahisa histori ea lehae ea lilemo tse fetang 2,500. Liholo tse robong tsa pontšo, har'a tsona Motse, Tumelo le Mokhoa oa Bophelo, li sebelisa litšoantšo tsa sethala, meaho ea bonono, lipontšo tsa molumo le pono hammoho le libaka tsa ho sebelisana, ho etsa hore thuto ea ho epolloa ha lintho tsa khale e fumanehe habonolo. Mobu o hatelitsoeng, seretse le majoe li hopotsa mekhahlelo ea ho epolloa 'me li bopa mabota, thepa ea ka tlung le lipontšo. Ho sebelisitsoe lisebelisoa tse fumanoang sebakeng seo le litsebi tsa mesebetsi ea matsoho tsa lehae. Moralo o hlahisa motse ka bo oona e le lefa le phelang.

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Mabapi le Moputso oa Platinamo oa A' Design Award

Vadnagar Musiamo oa Baepolli ba Lintho tsa Khale ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Platinamo oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang ka sebele, e ntle le e khanyang. Bahapi ba Platinamo ke limakatso tsa boqapi, bopaki ba meeli ea boqapi ba kelello, mme ba bontša botsebi bo sa lekanngoeng le bohlale ba baqapi ba bona. Meralo ena e lebelletsoe ho ba mesebetsi e tsebahalang haholo e hlalosang botle ba nako, e kenyang letsoho bophelong bo botle ba sechaba mme e sutumelletsang meeli ea bonono, mahlale, moralo le theknoloji. Vadnagar Musiamo oa Baepolli ba Lintho tsa Khale e bontša boemo bo phahameng ba bokhabane mme ntle le pelaelo e etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo ka litšobotsi tsa eona tse molemo le tse nang le boleng. Vadnagar Musiamo oa Baepolli ba Lintho tsa Khale ke mosebetsi o hapileng Moputso oa Platinamo oa A' Design Award o tsosang litakatso, o susumetsang, o thabisang mme o tsosang thabo e kholo.

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Boleng bo Ikhethang: 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.
Boholo le Phuthelo: 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.
Lithegi: Archaeology museum, archaeological experiential museum, excavation site museum, vadnagar, immersive, interactive, artefact display, scenography, storytelling, continuity
Theknoloji ya Tlhahiso: 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.
Phephetso ya Moralo: 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.
Dipatlisiso: 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.
Kgothaletso: 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.
Nako ya Projeke: 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.
Tsamaiso ya Mosebetsi: 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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Litho tsa Sehlopha: 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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