BRIDGE TO THE PAST,

GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE

SAKSHI BHARAT MEHER-16
MAHENDRA BABAN MISAL-17
NISHITA SANDESH MORE-18
PIYUSH ABHIMANYU PATIL-19
RIYA YOGESH PATIL – 20
UPASANA YASHWANT PATIL – 21
TANVI DILIP VICHARE – 23
NIKITA GANGADHAR THOSAR-22
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Bihar Museum is a modem state of the art museum located in Patna. The Museum was planned
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to bring the region's thousands year history into focus, inspiring local residents and visitors from
across the globe to explore Bihar's rich heritage, historic sites and cultural attractions.
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LOCATION:
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INDIA BIHAR T
ARCHITECTS: Maki and Associates, Opolis
CLIENTS: Government of Bihar.
Patna High
Court
Administrative
building
L. N. Mishra Pant Government Office U
School in Patna Bhawan in Patna
AREA: 25410 m²
GROUND COVERAGE: 33% VISION AND MISSION OF BIHAR MUSEUM:
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BUILDING HEIGHT: 18m. The vision for the new Museum is to be a world-class showcase for the ancient history and
F. A. R.: 0.44 heritage of the lands now known as Bihar. It will be a destination for resident Biharis and also
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YEAR: 2018 for domestic and international tourists alike.
BUILDING TYPOLOGY: Public – Museum The mission of the new Museum is to celebrate this ancient past and to inculcate a sense of
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Modern and Contemporary pride in modern-day Biharis.
CONNECTIVITY:
PURPOSE OF STUDY: To, study the architectural and design aspects of the
3.6 km away from Patna Junction NE
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4.5 km away from Mithapur Bus Stand SUN AND WIND PATH understand the ergonomics of the exhibitions and display units in art
4.7 km away from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport
gallery and museum and to study the techniques and impacts of lighting in
museum

ENTRY FEE: Adults - Rs 100, Children - Rs 50 , Group of Student (Educational Institute)- Rs 25

and Foreigners - Rs 500 . TIMING:- All weekend 10:30 am - 4:30 pm. Monday closed. Takes
2-3 hrs to visit entire museum
CLIMATE:
Macro-Climate: Hot & Humi Average Temperature: 27.1 °C
Maximum Temperature: 46.0 °C Minimum Temperature 1.1 °C
Annual Precipitation: 1100 mm
Prevailing Wind Direction: 6km/h North-East

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THE DESIGN AIMED TO CREATE: A
1. The Museum as Expanse – a museum that reflects the many layers of Bihar’s
history. S
2. The Museum as journey – a museum that reflects the memories and epic scope
of the Bihar region. E
3. Museum as Learning Landscape – a museum that reflects Bihar’s educational
needs.
4. Museum as Symbol – a museum that reflects both India’s past and future. The constant presence of the natural environment within the Museum "campus creates a rich unique
experience with each visit, one that changes with the time and seasons. S
MUSEUM AS EXPANSE: Inspired by the generous site, Fumihiko Maki conceived the Bihar Museum as a campus with
interconnected landscape of built-up and open spaces with modest but dynamic profile, in harmony T
with the land.
The campus incorporates primarily four zones i.e, entrance, education, exhibition and administration. U
Each wing has been given a distinct and recognizable form within the complex.
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ZONING:

The breadth and scope- the expanse - of Bihar’s history is reflected in the figural
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Public collection.
spread in landscape - the expanse - of the museum throught the site.
Public noncollection.
Non public collection.
CAMPUS PLANNING APPROCH:
Non public non collection.
Outdoor areas.
Galleries

ICONIC BUILDING
Admin AREA DISTRIBUTION: SITE DISTRIBUTION:

Bildung

Public Entry

CAMPUS SCHEME

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN ( N. T. S. )
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1. ENTRY 2. TICKET COUNTER 3. BAGGAGE ROOM 4. BABY CARE CENTER 5. MUSEUM SHOP 6. LOBBY 7. INFORMATION DESK D
8. AUDIO GUIDE 9. TOILETS 10. CAFETERIA 11. MULTIPURPOSE HALL 12. WATERFALL COURT 13. PEPAL COURT 14. FIRST AID 15. KID’S
RETAIL 16. SIMUL COURT 17. CHILDRE’S EATERY 18. LIFT 19. STAIRS 20. CHILDREN’S GALLERY 21. CLASSROOM 22. AMPHITHEATRE 23. Y
ORIENTATION THEATRE 24. HISTORY GALLERY A 25. HISTORY GALLERY B 26. NIRANJANA COURTYARD 27. STAIRCASE LAUNGE 28. BIHARI
DIASPORA GALLERY 29. REGIONAL ART GALLERY 30. CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY 31. TEMPORARY ART GALLERY 32. CORRIDORS 33.
ADMIN AREA 34. RESTRICTED AREA 35. SCULPTURE STORE 36. SERVICE YARD 37. CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND 38. LIBRARY 39. PARKING

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN ( N. T. S. ) N ( N. T. S. )

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Exterior view of gallery with long
vertical window for daylighting
Bridge exterior which connects two
galleries
Main Entrance Exterior view of Children’s
gallery
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SECTION-EE’ THROUGH GALLERY SPACES
( N. T. S. ) ( N. T. S. )

ISOMETRIC VIEW OF MUSEUM Exterior view of gallery space Children’s gallery interiors Jaali window in childrens gallery which
gives comfort by play of light

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ELEVATIONS:
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SOUTH ELEVATION S
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NORTH ELEVATION
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MATERIALS: USER ACTIVITY ANALYSIS:

STONE

SANDSTONE

CORTON STEEL
(GALLERY SPACES, GLASS
MAIN ENTRANCE) (TEMPORARY EXHIBITION,
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM)

WHITE TERRACOTTA
INDIAN GRANITE
(NIRANJANA COURTYARD,
ENTRANCE, ADMIN
BUILDING,CHILDREN’S MUSEUM.)

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VIEWS A
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1.Temproray Exhibition 2..History Gallery 3. Cafeteria 4. Main lobby 5. Children’s museum
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6. Staircase area 7. Main entrace

8. Open amphitheatre & admin 9. History gallery

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PASSIVE STRATEGIES:
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Jalis: Allows light to enter, Niches: Creating play Water bodies in courtyard: Green roof: Regulates Bridge: Dramatic effect Façade: Openings for good T
minimizing harsh sun rays of light. Evaporative cooling as well indoor temperature and while providing natural air air circulation.
(Children’s Museum) as minimizing heat gain purifies the air. and light
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Whole structure is merged inside the natural green environment which is beneficial to both human and animals which will give natural air, cooling effects and peace. Water
elements and green spaces can attract the birds and animals around these area as well as maintain the micro climate within the museum complex. Implementation of these
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systems in buildings reduces energy needs.
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They divived the structure in four zones and the division of these zones into different spaces
SWOT ANALYSIS:
was a major factor in the conceptualization of the design, which consecutively helped them
to design inter-connected buildings and landscapes in a harmonious way. Each structure has
STRENGTH WEAKNESS
its own appeal and aura and a distinctive form, which are linked to together via both internal
• An innovative and fresh structure • Risk of noise (Connected to road)
and external courtyards, plazas and bridges, all in one complex.
• Minimal use of materials • No proper parking facilities
• Use of natural light and AWARDS:
ventilation Bihar Museum has been awarded the GRIHA provisional 5 Star rating for its excellence in
green building design.
• Increasing interest in history and
OPPORTUNITIES
education. CONCLUSION:
• Provision of better parking facilities.
• Incorporation of multiple entries The design of the museum follows the group form concept, which emphasizes linkages. The
• Increasing number of tourist and
and division of zones with proper elongated site in Patna, the museum complex could be called chained group form, where
foreigners
services helps in crowd heterogeneous elements are effectively linked by outdoor courts, plazas, and cloisters into a

management. single complex. The museum is well designed and one of the most innovative museum in the

• Use of passive strategies. present era, encompassing every aspect of design like Green roofs, Dynamic profile, Harmony
THREATS with land, Play of levels and volumes, Strategic Lighting, Waterfall courts and Courtyards, Jalis,
• Uniqueness and variety of
• Strong competition
Semi open and Open spaces.
exhibits.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
https://www.archdaily.com/889978/the-bihar-museum-maki-and-associates-plus-opolis S
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bihar_Museum
https://biharmuseum.org/more/more-about-museum/ E
https://ishankhosla.com/work/bihar-museum-rediscovering-indias-glorious-past
https://vebuka.com/print/181124162516-3656bffd2a4a7be5ca87d5bfd2d926f8/AGRA_HERITAGE_MUSEUM_THESIS_REPORT
https://docplayer.net/39351739-Passive-cooling-techniques-theory-and-practice.html
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