National museum for tribal freedom fighters

NATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION, 2018

1 COMPETITION PROPOSAL

1.1 BACKGROUND

Government of India wishes to build permanent museums in the States where Tribals lived, struggled against the British and refused to be bowed down. The Government will work to make such museums in different states so that the coming generations may know how the Tribals were ahead in making sacrifices. At present several Tribal museums exists across the country which are basically cultural museums. There are no museum that depicts the contribution of tribal freedom fighters and their sacrifices. Museum displaying the struggle of tribal freedom fighters would be a right tribute to the history of the Tribals as well as the National independence movement of India.

1.2 MAJOR OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF PROJECT:

The main of objective of the proposed tribal museum:

The free spirit of tribal through symbolic depiction of the theme of their contribution in Indian freedom struggle that shall evoke emotional connection amongst the audience. It is to collect, preserve, interpret and display items of historical events, struggles against British rule by tribal.

To show the actual contribution in freedom struggle which have not been given its due diligence till now.

To sensitize the present generation about the tribal contribution in the nation building.

It will display the rich tribal culture, traditions, heritage of the tribals. The museum is also proposed to have a Center of Excellence for tribal and anthropological research.

The museum will also show transformation of the tribal communities that has occurred due to the Tribal Development Programs like Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana.

There are several ways by which the contribution of the tribal freedom fighter can be depicted in the proposed museum. The contribution of the tribal community leaders can be made in a chronological manner and as the audience moves on to get the feelings of their struggle and pain. In this museum the history of the freedom struggle is depicted in interactive manner. The team shall further innovate and develop the concept and create the plan, design accordingly but not necessarily limited to mentioned theme only: 1. Tribal contribution in the Indian Freedom Struggle through

Historical Materials

Display their struggle using modern communications-(audio-visuals)

Audio-visual documentaries

Sound and light shows. 2. Tribal Culture and Life Style

Tribal Handicrafts, artefacts

Narration of cultural richness using modern communication technology 3. Tribal Knowledge

Focus on tribal wisdom specific to nature

Display of tribal ecology ,herbs and medicine 4. Center of Excellence for Tribal Archives, Research and Documentation

Archives for Scholars

Research facilities to Scholars

Administrative offices, academic facilities, state of art library, seminar halls and auditorium

5. Tourist/Picnic Spot

As tourist/picnic spot for outside and local visitors

1.3 AIM

The aim of the competition is to design an iconic museum for tribal freedom struggle in Rajpipla that will reflect the spirit of tribals and also their culture and lifestyle. The team shall develop the concept considering the Tribal Theme and the same shall reflect in design of building, gallery, entrance and other features. The design developed by team shall be in accordance with existing laws governing the design/construction activities.

1.4 DESIGN TOPIC

National museum for tribal freedom fighters in Rajpipla, Gujarat

1.5 MAJOR COMPONENTS:

Museum Complex, Amphitheater, Research institute, Souvenir shop, Cultural Center, Auditorium, Gallery with latest facilities such as 3D and 7D holographic, OAT, Panoramic and interactive screens technology, basic infrastructure, amenities for visitors/public, electrical works, lighting etc.

1.6 TOTAL SITE AREA:

25 acres ( 10.11 hectares)

1.7 ELIGIBILITY

The “Competition” is open to all Architecture Students and professionals (with a group

maximum of four people). Each participating group is required to fill in the enclosed

“Expression of Interest” form.

1.8 THE SELECTION

Selection Committees consisting of renowned Architects and Faculties will be doing ranking

(and Screening) of entries. In the first round, max. 8 best entries will be selected based on the

ranking of the proposals, as per the criteria formulated by the Committee. The participants of 8

short listed entries will be duly informed and called to Gandhinagar to appear before the

Central Selection Committee in the Final Round of Competition to display and present their

entries. The approximate timing of the same is around one month.

1.9 SCHEDULE

Standard Registration starts: 28/02/2018.

Standard Registration ends: 22/03/2018.

Closing day for Submissions 26/03/2018.

Announcement of Shortlisting of candidates: 02/04/2018.

Jury Date (Presentation): 09/04/2018.

Announcement of Winners: 11/04/2018.

*Note: All deadlines are 11:59 pm - 00:00 IST (India).

1.10 REGISTRATION FEE:

For Students - INR 100, for Professionals - INR500.

1. Registration form can be downloaded from website- https://dsag.gujarat.gov.in/ under notice/ advertisement section. The filled registration form shall be mailed back to email id- tribalmuseumcompetition2018@gmail.com, along with payment receipt.

2. Payment can be done through-

a. Paytm no. 7874879612 with remarks mentioning “National museum for tribal freedom fighters”

b. Account details:

Name- Development Support Agency of Gujarat.

Account Number- 66015493964.

Ifs code-SBIN0060228.

*NOTE: payment receipt to be attached with registration form, while submitting through email.

1.11 AWARDS

Winning participants will receive prizes totaling INR 75000.

1.12 COORDINATORS

Name: Mahendra Solanki

Contact no.- 7874879612, 725346590

email id- tribalmuseumcompetition2018@gmail.com

* Note: All Communication shall be done through email, calls will be entertained between

9am to 6pm IST.

1.13 DELIVERABLES & SUBMISSION

The participants are invited to send their entries / application containing the followings:

• A self-declaration by the applicant(s) certifying the originality of the work should be

submitted.

• 8 page (Max.) report, A4 size (summarizing the concept, inspiration, case, idea exploration,

material palette).

• Perspective View of the buildings/structures in form of images (Jpegs).

• Technical Drawings in scale 1:100, 1:200, 1:500 scale (guidelines) – 5 Nos (Max.) A1 size

• 3D views to exhibit the design detailing and overall forms in PDF/JPEG format.

• Submissions in form of Soft copies through email in form of PDF of drawings/ reports/

presentation work must be submitted. (email id-

tribalmuseumcompetition2018@gmail.com)

• Entries including drawings and other documents shall be mailed within the date of

submission of entry. (email id- tribalmuseumcompetition2018@gmail.com)

• If selected for final round, presentation to be made to the Jury as per the mentioned date

of final evaluation.

1.14 GENERAL RULES

1. EOI is to be sent to email id- tribalmuseumcompetition2018@gmail.com

2. There is no limitation of the numbers of participating groups from any Institution.

3. Originality of work is essential and the application will be disqualified, if found otherwise.

4. The decision of the Expert Committee is final and binding. Canvassing in any kind will lead

to disqualification.

5. Outstation candidates appearing for the final round of competition will be called.

6. All the entries / proposals received by DSAG at all stages of the above competition shall be

treated as property of DSAG.

7. DSAG by means of the said competition shall reserve all the rights of the material provided

in terms of drawings, images, files and documents and shall take care that the same is not

used for any purpose without the consent of the candidate.

1.15 COST OF PROJECT

Total cost of project- 55 crores

2 IMPORTANT LOCATIONS SURROUNDING THE PROJECT SITE

3 EXISTING SITE IMAGES

New taluka panchayat office,

Garudeshwar

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4 AREA STATEMENT

Tentative area statement for reference, Area and components can be changed according to the design.

Sr.No. Particular Total Built up Area (SqMt.)

Roads and circulation / parking

A roads parking and circulation

1 2 wheeler parking 290 vehicles

2 4 wheeler parking 310 vehicles

B Museum ante room 730

1 Tourist Information Centre (3 persons)

2 Cafeteria

3 Ticketing area (8 windows)

4 cloak room

5 Waiting Area (250 Tourist)

6 Souvenir Shop

7 Toilets

C Museum 6440

1 Entrance and orientation

2 Galleries

3 5d theatre - 32 seater

4 Circulation and transition between halls

5 Toilets

6 Kiosks plus small seating/ waiting- for beverages and dry snacks within museum complex

7 storage for extra exhibits & repair

D Research institute 690

1 Administration

2 Library

3 Toilets

4 Research Room (4 Nos )

5 Meeting Rooms

6 conference room

7 A.V. Room

8 Canteen / cafeteria

E Cultural centre 15

1 Administration

2 workshops

Sr.No. Particular Total Built up Area (SqMt.)

Roads and circulation / parking

3 Toilets

4 Exhibition/ Display

5 souvenir shops / sale area

F restaurants / Food zone 850

1 Fine dine restaurant

2 Restaurant 2

3 Food kiosks (10)

4 circulation in front of food kiosks

5 semi open seating for food zone

G Staff Qtrs 3180

1 Class- 1

2 Class -2

3 Play Area - Garden

H Home stay 850

1 Huts

2 Restaurant

3 Kitchen

4 Reception

I Other Services 660

Total 13,415

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