Interpretation Centre | Varanasi

Thesis Topic : Interpretaion Center Subject : Varanasi

Interpretation center is an information hub supporting and interpretation a subject or a content. The main aim is to support and deliver the required knowledge about the subject to the visitors and keep the essence of the subject alive and true. VARANASI, a treasure of culture and hub of beliefs, the city itself is an opportunity for us to gain the ultimate knowledge of life and death. With the subject so unique and content so strong, there is a need to carve a structure which tries to interpret the city and helps to deliver the correct information to the present era and for the generations to come.

To understand the various aspects of interpretation center different case studies were done. Akshardham (Gandhinagar) was studied for its galleries and water-show technology. Sabarmati Ashram (Ahemdabad) was studied for its interpretation center designed by Charles Correa. LalBhai DalpatBhai Museum (Ahemdabad) was studied for the understanding of museum..

STRESS AND RELIEF

Essence of the city lies in its streets and the banks the street delivers mystery and suspense ultimately leading to a sweet stress and the river Ganga gives the hustle bustle of the city a relief , a rest. At the banks the mystery of roads is solved and the peace is restored.

The roof of the structure is kept uneven and ORGANIC which interprets the sprawl of the city Varanasi. The visitors will deposit their shoes at the entrance and will be free to circulate inside the shell. the sunken galleries will be filled with water having a center island platform for dedicated galleries of various GODS. The water will interpret the River Ganga. The smaller sinks will be for multipurpose use , for workshops and exhibitions of artists work etc.