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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 01
I am very thankful to my respected teachers for their enormous help and precious guidance
throughout the process of my thesis work-
Ananya Maji (2 nd year) , Arjun Das (3rd year), Swaraj Bose (3rd year) , Shubhodip Pan (3rd year)
Sayantan Mondal
Rajkumar Ghosh
Gouranga Ghosh
1.0 CONTENTS 01
1.0. INTRODUCTION
1.1. BACKGROUND
1.1.1.DEFINITION
1.1.2.JUSTIFICATION
1.1.3.LITERATURE STUDY
1.2.1.HYPOTHESIS
5.0. CONCLUSION
1.0 PREFACE 01
The thesis work has been a five years journey for my Bachelor Degree in
architecture in Jadavpur University, Kolkata..
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1.0 INTRODUCTION 01
1.1. BACKGROUND
India gained independence on 15th August 1947, and in January 1950, the Constitution was
promulgated and India became a Republic country.
Since Independence, our armed forces have protected the borders and sovereign territory of
India, and many soldiers have laid down their lives protecting and defending the country in a
number of wars, insurgencies, and even during times of peace.
The armed forces have lost close to 25,000 soldiers in various wars and operations such as
the Indo-Pak wars of 1947, 1965, and 1971; the Indo-China war of 1962; the Kargil war of 1999,
besides the peace keeping operations in Sri Lanka, counter insurgency operations, and
internal conflicts within the country. The country is proud of these soldiers and salutes their
sacrifice.
The Ministry of Defence, Government of India has decided to build a National Memorial in order
to honour the memory of all soldiers and their sacrifice.
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1.1. BACKGROUND
An International Design Competition open to designers from India as well as other countries
is thus proposed for the design and implementation of this commemorative National Memorial.
The Memorial is envisaged at a central location in the national capital (New Delhi) as a
structure and space depicting the solemnity of the purpose. As a tribute to the brave, it would
combine architectural aesthetics and public sentiment, and serve as a place for People to
show their respect for the soldiers who sacrificed their lives to keep us safe. It is also
envisioned as a concrete record of Indias Military history and heritage.
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1.1. BACKGROUND
1.1.1. DEFINITION
KEYWORDS :
WAR MEUSEUM THEORY
India Gate is a memorial to 82,000 soldiers of the undivided Indian Army who died
in the period 191421 in the First World War, in France, Flanders, Mesopotamia,
Persia, East Africa, Gallipoli and elsewhere in the Near and the Far East, and the
Third Anglo-Afghan War.
13,300 servicemen's names, including some soldiers and officers from the United
Kingdom, are inscribed on the gate.
New Delhi:
New Delhi is the capital of India and one of Delhi cities' 11 districts.
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1.1. BACKGROUND
1.1.1. DEFINITION
The main focus of the thesis is to The design of the memorial & museum should be a fitting
monument to honour the memory of the brave soldiers. Located at the heart of national
capital, standing tall between the expanse of manicured lawns and grand buildings, the
National War Memorial must be majestic and timeless.
CHATRI RAJPATH
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1.1. BACKGROUND
1.1.2. JUSTIFICATION
The Government of India has decided to erect a National War Memorial in the vicinity of
the India Gate, New Delhi, to honour its Armed Forces and memorialize armed forces
members killed in war after Independence in 1947. A War Museum will be constructed in the
adjoining Princes Park area. The proposed National War Memorial and the War Museum will be
connected by a subway. The War Memorial and Museum are expected to cost 400
crore (US$59 million). - WIKIPEDIA
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1.1. BACKGROUND
1.1.3. LITERATURE STUDY
TYPOLOGY:
MONUMENTS
The term monuments covers cenotaphs,
obelisks, pillars, columns and gates, usually
located in outdoor places.
INDIA GATE, NEW DELHI
SCULPTURE
War memorial sculptures are of men or
women in the armed force shown either
ready to fight or after a battle so that
the effect of war can be seen.
PLAQUES
plaques can form the whole memorial or
be a part of a larger monument
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1.1. BACKGROUND
1.1.3. LITERATURE STUDY
CONCEPT OF WAR MUSEUM:
A museum is an institution that cares for (conserves) a collection of artefacts and other
objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance and some public museums
make them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or
temporary.Most large Museums are located in major cities throughout the world and more
local ones exist in smaller Cities, towns and Even the countryside. Museums have varying aims,
ranging from serving researchers and Specialists to serving the general public.
War museum is an institution that conserves a collection of artifacts and other objects
of artistic and historical importance related to war and make them available for public viewing
through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary.
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1.1. BACKGROUND
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1.1. BACKGROUND
1.1.3. LITERATURE STUDY
INDIAN ARMED FORCES:
The Indian Armed Forces are the military Forces of the Republic of India. It consists of
three professional uniformed services :
The Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.
Additionally the Indian Armed Forces are supported by three paramillitary organisations:
Assam Rifles, Indian coast guard and Special Frontier Force.
PARAMILITARY FORCES
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OBJECTIVES
A
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1.2.1. HYPOTHESIS
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SCOPE OF WORK
LIMITATIONS
The height of the built form in the hexagonal part is restricted to 1.5m.
The outer road network is out of the scope of design.
2.1. SELECTION
SITE FOR
MUSEUM
LOCATION MAP
Proposed Museum site is located at the junction of Copernicus Marg & Tilak Marg.
2.1. SELECTION
HYDERABAD HOUSE
BARODA HOUSE
BASE MAP
2.1. SELECTION
HYDERABAD HOUSE BARODA HOUSE
SAGAR APARTMENT
SITE FOR
MUSEUM
Site for
museum
CHATRI
INDIA GATE
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VEGETATION
It belongs to the CPWD and falls under New Delhi Municipal Council.
But since NDMC does not have its own set of bylaws, the DDA bylaws are to be
followed.
In Delhi, a large number of areas are old and are characterized by poor structural
condition of buildings,sub-optimal utilization of land,congestion,poor urban
forminadequate infrastructure services,lack of community facilities,etc. The stock in both
planned and unplanned areas can be enhanced through various approaches as given
below.
C. Bungalow Area
Lutyens Bungalow Zone comprises of large size plots and has a very pleasant green
environment. The essential character of wide avenues,large plots,extensive landscape
and low rise development,has a heritage value which has to be conserved. Mixed use,high
intensity development along MRTS corridor and de-dencification of trees/reduction of
green cover is not permitted at all.The strategy for development in this zone will be as
per the approved plans and the LBZ guidelines,as may be issued by Government of India
from time to time.
Civil Lines has also has Bungalow Area of which the basic character has to be maintained
ACCESS
Description
Access can be possible into the museum site from
Copernicus Marg & Tilak Marg.
For memorial site, direct access through Raj Path &
India Gate.
Analysis
External road network is fixed.
Traffic movement is very dense.
Conclusion
To provide an accessible road network inside the site
to connect external.
SPACE
Description
Temporary Residential area & garage- Princess
park.
Unorganized Commercial centers around the site.
Administrative space with heritage value- India
Gate.
Recreational open space- Proposed memorial site. BUILT FORM
Analysis
Lack of designed public spaces for recreational and
commercial purpose.
Conclusion
To provide designed public spaces. OPEN SPACE
ACTIVITY
Description PATIALA HOUSE COURT
Type of activity- Administrative
- Education
- Tourism
Activity zones- India Gate, Raj Path.
Conclusion
To develop the area of India Gate to enhance its
activities in terms of administrative, education and
INDIA GATE
tourism.
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VISIBILITY
Description
Viewpoint- India Gate-As the historical memorial of
India.
- Raj Path- View of the India gate as an axis.
Analysis
More viewpoints are needed in several areas for
proper visibility
Conclusion
To provide maximum possible viewpoints to experience
the scenic and heritage beauty of India Gate and recall
the martyr soldiers.
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE/FEATURES
Description
Most of the buildings surrounding the site have its own
architectural style.
Elevation of those buildings are very much similar to
the site context.
Analysis
Elevational features are mostly colonial and vernacular
in type.
Conclusion
To create such as iconic architectural style to enhance
the site context.
FACILITIES :
Amphitheatre
Exhibition hall
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Museums
Gallaries
CONTEXTUAL FORM WITH SITE
DESIGN CONCEPT :
Form of the building is quite relevant with the surroundings foothill of himalaya
Form & structure of the buildings allows large amount of natural light inside
GALLERY
PLAZA
FOOT BRIDGE
GURDWARA
The museum is located on the first and second floor of the drum house. It contains
several galleries pertaining to the military history of India during the first and second
world war.
Items that are on display is a diorama of the Battle of Panipat (1526), in which Babur
defeated the forces of Ibrahim Lodi and established the Mughal Empire.
Further objects on display are traditional weapons such as daggers and gupti, as well
as arms and helmets. The advent of the industrialisation brought in new weapons such
as machine guns and grenades.
Open Air Theatre for light & sound show about histoty of
India
The Indian Air Force Museum, Palam, is the museum of the Indian Air Force, and is located
at the Palam Air Force Station in Delhi, India.
The museum was the only one of its kind in India until the unveiling of the Naval Aviation
Museum in Goa in 1998.
ACCESSIBILITY:
The museum is situated next to technical area gate of air force station Palam, half an
hours drive from IGI airport, Delhi which is connected to all major cites in India and
world by air.
45 mins. drive by taxi/auto from New Delhi railway station or inter state bus terminus
connected to all major cities in India.
SITE PLAN OF AIR FORCE MUSEUM, NEW DELHI BASE MAP OF AIR FORCE MUSEUM, NEW DELHI
The air force museum has an annexe and a hanger.
The annexe is divided into three sections. The 1st section contains a photographic history
of air force from the early days.
The 2 nd section, contains photographs of decorated Indian officers of the 2nd world war.
The last section contains information of the important facts of modern aviation history.
The hanger houses 15 different types of military aircraft that have formed the backbone of
air force since its inception.
The hanger does not have adequate lighting. A lighting system should provide.
The circulation appears monotonous and could have been worked out differently.
There are no separated work shed for maintenance of the fighter gets.
The museum is a part of the redevelopment project of the Bethlehem hospital, which
has been turned into a military museum.
The objectives were mainly to improve access and circulation through the museum,
open the interiors to daylight and views, and create new connections with the
surrounding park.
The approach is scooped out to create a single accessible entrance for all below the
existing portico stairs.
SERVICES
SERVICES
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
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VOIDS OF MEMORY
The accessible void, called the Void of
Memory is strewn with wrought iron sad
faces on the floor.
VOIDS OF MEMORY
The accessible void, called the Void
of Memory is strewn with wrought
iron sad faces on the floor.
Due to its expressive power, concrete was chosen to be the predominant building
material for the Canadian War Museum. Concrete was used as both the structure and
the finish for the building, making use of its unique dramatic qualities and practical
characteristics.
The building is structured with tilting planes that intersect with one another; some at
dramatic angles and some that are barely visible. Raw concrete walls emerge sharply
from sloped floors at 3 to 31 angle.
Research Block
Staff, Semi-Public
War Museum
Galleries,
Public
5.0 CONCLUSION 01
To develop the India Gate area strategically to enhance its activities in terms of
education, tourism and public participation.
To redefine the existing architectural style of the area and its surroundings to
enhance the site context in terms of space, form and aesthetics.
LIGHTING OPTIONS
DISPLAY CASES
ZONING PLAN
RECHERCH
BLOCK
MUSEUM BLOCK
RECREATIONAL
AREA
AUDITORIUM
EXIT
ENTRY
VIEW OF GAZEBO
PERSPECTIVE VIEW
PARKING
RESEARCH BLOCK
CONNECTING BRIDGE
MUSEUM BLOCK
RECREATIONAL
BLOCK