Indian National War Museum International Competition by HD Studio

Indian National War Museum International Competition – 2016.

• Design Firm: HORIZON DESIGN STUDIO
• Project Location: New Delhi,
• Design Team: Sunil Yadav ARB (UK) ‐  Msc Advanced Architecture, PG Dip International Planning & Sustainable Development. Anil Yadav:  COA (India) ‐ Bachelor of Architecture.
• Graphics: Potsangbam Anandibala, Tina Sehgal.

Indian National War Museum Design Concept

The design for the museum is based on intuitive and sympathetic approach to the context and nature of Central (Luyten’s) Delhi.

The design is influenced by the Delhi’s vivid history. Glorious architectural heritage and its vibrant character. The armed forces rich past, dating back to millennia are assimilated into design by the proposed robust materials (Dholpur Stone and white exposed concrete). Colossal volume and the symmetrical design approach of the building.

Proposed War Museum Design Constitutes:

The proposed design constitutes “Two replicated linear concrete blocks connected by a smaller glass box sitting on a large platform / plinth facing India Gate”. The symmetrical volumes and semi-underground volume are juxtaposed in the vernacular architecture pattern of Delhi influenced by earlier Delhi rulers Mughals, Rajput’s and partially Indo-Saracenic influence.

The symmetrical layout: The singular design approach and the incorporated architecture elements (raised plinth, domes and column) makes it an Iconic building. The  design encourages the visitors at India gate, Central Vista, Copernicus Marg and Tilak Marg. To flow into building through multiple levels & entries making is truly a public building offering  a mix of indoor & outdoor spaces.

The raised Plinth / terrace allows the visitor to walk on all four side of the building at Upper ground level. And also on the top floor making the building a intelligent functional space without any rear or front in essence.

The front facade is a huge entrance, which is recessed into the largest volumetric space of the building. The massive atrium features a generous common public space.

The central atrium with multiple grand stairs connect various levels,  with centralized central core and flexible exhibits spaces on either side minimize the long linear corridors resulting in less walking time to cover the same amount of area.

The design approach takes serious consideration into existing surrounding landscape. The proposed building and the India Gate and offers continuous visitor experience and engaging / outreaching to the community in particular.

Indian National War Museum Structure:

The War Museum Building will be achieved by concrete column as grid and walls cast in-situ. The dome will be metallic frame cladded with stone on western side. Stairs are concrete in-situ cladded with timber.

The proposed building is “Three symmetrical boxes assembled in regimental order on a Larger box semi buried in ground –signifying  the   innovation of “simplicity, aesthetic, historical, transparency yet mysterious, – and with aim of affirming the harmony between the natural and built, history & future, Men & Machine.

War Museum Design Plans:

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