FOSSIL MUSEUM @

ARIYALUR,TRICHY
INTRODUCTION
MUSEUM:
A building where objects of interest or value are collected, conserved, exhibited and
interpreted. The discipline of designing, organizing and directing museums is called
museology.
Museums continue to evolve and change. New technologies, emerging art forms and
collections and diverse audiences have given rise to new museums and exhibition
environments. The functional and operational requirements that are unique to the museums.
FOSSIL:
Fossils are the recognizable remains of animals and plants lived in the past geological ages
and preserved in the rocks of the earths crust by natural process.
FOSSIL MUSEUM:
A place to preserve and exhibit to the people. When these fossils are placed in the
environment like museum, the space shall carry a special interest. It is most like a learning
place and entertainment to help the students and people give idea about it.It can be in
different mediums like sculptures and interative exhibits.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE:

To achieve the expression of freedom in the form and display spaces.

To yield more important data on past environment on the history of evolution of
geology of India.
To make interesting spaces and more interactive.

CONCEPT

Proper circulation in and around the museum

Adequate lighting in the exhibition space
New technologies to be implemented for good interaction with visitors
Wireless and electrical considerations

S.Pratheepa
School of Architecture,Dindigul

B.Arch 5th Year

R.V.S.

FOSSIL MUSEUM @
ARIYALUR,TRICHY
PROGRAM

LIVE PROJECT Geologist who had been designated nodal guide of the region by
the district administration, said the field museum would be a first of its kind given its
sheer size and shape.
Signages and footnotes to be provided
Fossils found in the district would be displayed here.
Amenities seating, conversations, toilet design
Grouping of shops, open spaces, work spaces
Other services will be provided

ACTIVITIES AND USES

Indoor and outdoor exhibition spaces

Animation center

Sculpture garden

Library

Workshops

Temporary gallery space

Research laboratory planned for scientist to study the exhibits and

contribute their knowledge for the development of the museum.

SITE LOCATION

ARIYALUR, TRICHY

S.Pratheepa
School of Architecture,Dindigul

B.Arch 5th Year

R.V.S.

FOSSIL MUSEUM @
ARIYALUR,TRICHY

JUSTIFICATION
Thousands of years ago, the sea had ingressed and egressed in the region. Geological studies
have indicated that the sea had transgressed more than 120,000,000 years ago.
During this period, geologically known as the cretaceous, the sea abounded in a variety of
marine animals. Animals and trees along the shore were buried after being carried by flooded
streams of seawater and were petrified in course of time.
This had made Ariyalur a geologists paradise.

SITE CONTEXT
Climate : Hot
Location : Ariyalur, Trichy
Area : 50 hectares
Neighbouring site : Vacant land

TECHNOLOGY:
This proposal shall achieve learning environment with lighting, ventilation inside the
building.

S.Pratheepa
School of Architecture,Dindigul

B.Arch 5th Year

R.V.S.