August 13, 2014 [VICTORIA ALBERT MUSEUM - NORTH EXTENSION, MUMBA]

MALAVIYA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JAIPUR.

INTRODUCTION
The Mumbai City Museum, also known as the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum (Dr. BDL Museum), is
in the process of creating a new dynamic identity for itself as a cultural hub in Mumbai. It is
one of Indias most outward-looking cultural institutions, with strong links to its sister museum,
the V&A in London. The Dr. BDL Museum regularly hosts international events, including the
BMW Guggenheim Lab.

Museums in India have traditionally been viewed as graveyards, relics of history that are of
little consequence in the daily lives of the people. The Museums Board is determined to
change this perception and ensure that the Museum plays a constructive role:
communicating across the generations and society and engaging in long term relationships
with visitors.

To do this design must offer a meaningful and refreshing discovery of Mumbais history and
culture, as well as interrogate contemporary issues and create a platform for cultural
dialogue.

New North Wing project, the subject of this competition, will allow us to unlock the full
potential of existing collection, historic main building and lovely setting.

OBJECTIVE
The Museums mission statement explains the organisations purpose:
to serve the community as an institution dedicated to excellence in cultural education
through exhibitions and different visual and intellectual media
to engage the community, especially children
to promote a greater appreciation of Mumbais artistic, cultural and economic history and
development
to promote cross cultural understanding and cultural awareness at all levels
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The new wing will provide contemporary spaces and facilities to meet the evolving work of
the Museum-in Mumbai and internationally. This will combine enlarged and improved
conservation, research and documentation accommodation with new galleries a library
and convention amenities. The new wing will be a destination in its own right, with its own
identity and operational distinctiveness. It will complement the remarkable heritage
architecture and detailing of the main building, yet it will say something fresh and relevant to
the 21st century.
August 13, 2014 [VICTORIA ALBERT MUSEUM - NORTH EXTENSION, MUMBA]

MALAVIYA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JAIPUR.

The current site benefits from a sense of tranquillity, enriched by the mature landscape. This
rare attribute will be continued in the development of the new wing. The grounds also
support various educational and community activities springing from the Museums objective
to engage with the cultural life of Mumbai. The enlarged site is expected to continue and
develop these uses so a masterplan approach to the site and location of new amenities is
needed.
SITE
This is conceived as a contemporary addition, expected to be 8,000 to 10,000m2 (85,000 -
110,000 sq ft), providing new galleries and facilities including an interpretation centre, a
library, an archive, conservation facilities and a new museum shop and caf.