SIDDHARTH BATHLA
India
I am architect and an industrial designer by education. My keep interest lies in story telling and problem solving through design. I don’t get along to a silo as a designer, this is very fundamental to the kind of designing I do . The hunger to make a difference. Also to lead a time of passionate and creative people is a high in itself . My design philosophy is not to work in a silo but to be creative through the multidisciplinary approach. To work on public projects which brings narrative to the society. I design spaces where you experience a story, like you have films showcasing you a story , we do storytelling in space. Such spaces / museums are new to India comparatively. I see; we have long way to go and it can be super successful in Indian scenario . Access SIDDHARTH BATHLA Newsroom
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Museum
Vadnagar is an archaeological experiential museum in Vadnagar, India. The museum stands beside an excavation site and presents more than 2,500 years of local history. Nine galleries, among them City, Belief and Lifestyle, use scenography, installations, audiovisual shows and interactive stations to make archaeology accessible. Rammed earth, mud and stone recall the excavation layers and shape walls, furniture and displays. Locally sourced materials and local artisans were used. The design presents the city itself as living heritage.
A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Award - Platinum (2026) - Access SIDDHARTH BATHLA Museum Press Kit
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Visitor Orientation
Red Fort Center is a visitor center located within the Red Fort in Delhi, a World Heritage Site. The project is an adaptive reuse of colonial barracks that had remained unused for many years. Conservation work relied on local materials, including lime, brick dust, jute and Badarpur sand, with custom bricks matching the original dimensions. Red sandstone from the mines that supplied the fort covers the floors. Spread across 20,000 square feet on two levels, the center provides ticketing, public amenities and curated galleries that present the history of the fort.
A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Award - Platinum (2024) - Access SIDDHARTH BATHLA Visitor Orientation Press Kit
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Earthquake Museum and Memorial
Smritivan is an earthquake museum and memorial located on the Bhujio Dungar hill in Bhuj, Gujarat, India. The museum covers 9200 square meters of indoor and outdoor space, arranged in seven thematic blocks and 27 galleries. The exhibits recall the 2001 earthquake through personal stories, archival material and scientific content. Local craftspeople co-created the artworks, and woven textiles are combined with durable steel. A large earthquake simulator and digital tributes to the victims are also included. The central theme of the design is human resilience.
A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award - Silver (2023) - Access SIDDHARTH BATHLA Earthquake Museum and Memorial Press Kit