19 Mar Goal of The Regional Science Center is to Bring Science to People’s Doorstep | INI Design Studio
The goal of The Regional Science Center is to Bring Science to People’s Doorstep, creating top-notch facilities that educate, entertain, and integrate modernity with cultural heritage, embodying the state’s forward-looking approach to science, education, and community engagement. It situates itself in Bhuj city, in the Kutch region of Gujarat state in the north of a hillock known locally as Bhujiyo Dungar.
Goal of The Regional Science Center is to Bring Science to People’s Doorstep | INI Design Studio
The convergence of scientific innovation and socio-economic progress is a global pursuit, with nations leveraging Science and Technology for comprehensive development. In 1986, Gujarat established the Council of Science and Technology (GUJCOST) to address regional challenges within an international context. Dedicated to mitigating backwardness, rural unemployment, and poverty, GUJCOST is establishing community science center across the state through public-private partnerships.
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The North-South axis acts as a pedestrian path and also connects with the East-West axis, along which all the galleries are located.
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The design philosophy draws inspiration from the immediate context of Smriti Van, a memorial to the devastating 2001 earthquake, thus creating a meeting point of science, culture, and social interface.
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Characterized by their mud-plastered, bamboo-framed, cylindrical traditional forms, the Bhunga houses of this desert region represent a way of life deeply rooted in the local culture. At the same time, their adaption to the climate and time-tested structural stability make them well-suited for this earthquake-prone desert region, with its sandstorms and cyclonic winds.
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Governed by the Venturi effect and Bernoulli’s principle of pressure differences, Bhungas allow for an easy flow of cool breezes within while also diverting strong winds around their curvilinear walls. Thus, it prevents the structural destabilization of Bhungas.
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Built on platforms and placed close together, the residual spaces act as shaded spaces for circulation and community engagement. The exhibition galleries take inspiration from traditional architecture of the Centre with cylindrical envelopes.
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Clustered around common spaces, they allow for a fluid transition for visitors. Thus, it offers a dynamic and interconnected journey through the exhibits.
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Elliptical in plan, each of these six galleries rises up to eight meters, casting cooling shadows. Landscaped spaces for outdoor exhibits and step-down courtyards are carved out of the curved intermittent niches.
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The dry-clad system uses locally available stone, harmonizes with the regional context, and reduces cooling loads. Seismic resilience is optimized, and economic viability influences exhibit planning, functionality, and long-term operational sustainability.
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The Centre’s programmatic arrangement aligns galleries’ themes that are focused on Space, Nanotechnology, Energy, and Marine Navigation along the east-west ‘science’ axis.
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Administration and library/workshop blocks, along with Noble/Bonsai galleries and a central plaza courtyard, align with a north-south ‘cultural’ axis. Technological aids such as a 5D theatre, interactive media, and application pods complement the immersive edutainment approach.
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Going beyond aesthetics, the design serves as a bridge between tradition and innovation in the realm of science and technology. It resonates with the rich heritage of Kutch while offering an immersive and interactive space that pushes the boundaries of science and technology, symbolizing Gujarat’s commitment to bringing science closer to the people in an engaging and culturally resonant manner that is accessible and inclusive even for remote and rural areas.
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Fact File
Designed by: INI Design Studio
Project Type: Commercial Architecture Design
Project Name: Regional Science Centre at Bhuj
Year: 2022
Location: Bhuj
Built Area: 63001 Sq.ft
Principal Architect: Ani Agarkar
Photograph Courtesy: The Space Tracing Company
Project Mentor: Jayesh Hariyani
The Project Directors: Rakhi Rupani & Saumil Mevada
Project Manager: Bhargav A Bhavsar
Source: Archdaily
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