The Cultural Promenade - Thesis 2015' - Case study on Arts (Artist Village) - Comparative Analysis

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Contents Cholamandal artist village, Chennai Uttrayan Artist village, Baroda, Gujarat
Entry spaces
The entry plaza clearly segregates the pathways
Public Entry (Includes entry, reception, ticketing Public entry is not enhanced much but is easily to various functions such as workshops,
and coat check spaces.) identifiable as it is encountered first. residences etc…
Elders Entry (Includes reception and gathering
space) N/A N/A
School/Group Entry (Includes orientation space,
back-pack storage and restrooms) N/A N/A
There is a provision of second entry that passes
Possible Second Public Collections and/or There is no such provision and what ever vehicle the entrance plaza then straight through the
Archives Entry (Includes Loading/Unloading that enters goes straight through the main entry to workshops which can be used for
bays) the workshop areas. loading/unloading of raw materials.
Store (Includes visitor support store or larger Store is located within the workshop and there is Store is located within the workshop and there is
destination store) not any provision for separate store areas. not any provision for separate store areas.
Located near the entrance near contemporary art The dining or café is located at the other half of
Café (Includes Kiosks) museum so that visitors can make a use of it. the site as it is more of a privately used space
Located within the museum and near the
Public Restrooms (Wash and Toilet) gathering area. N/A
Forum spaces
Large Community Meeting Room (Could be used
for native forums, community meetings and
events) N/A N/A

Small Community Meeting Room(s) (break-out

room(s) N/A N/A
Classroom(s) (Includes screening, listening and
storytelling areas) N/A N/A
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Contents Cholamandal artist village, Chennai Uttrayan Artist village, Baroda, Gujarat
Forum spaces

The workshops are more of a private space and

hence are located next to the public areas but
accessible to specific group. Every residence The workshops can be easily reached through the
holds a private workshop depending upon the second entry and located adjacent to the entrance
Workshops (Includes activity areas) specialization. plaza.
Crafts Bazaar (Includes stalls and Souvenir The workshops themselves acts as shops and the
shops) paintings in the museum is open for sale. N/A
Performing centre (Includes spaces related to
performing arts) N/A N/A
The OAT is provided at the highest contour level
Theater (Could be used for performances and to provide maximum possible view to the
storytelling) N/A surroundings.
Changing Rooms (changing rooms for
performances ) N/A N/A
Provided next to the Dining area which facilitates Provided next to the Dining area which facilitates
Kitchen (Indoor/Outdoor) easy functioning of services. easy functioning of services.
Forum Storage (Includes Stacks/Rooms) N/A N/A
Content spaces
There is a provision of gathering space at the end The site has got good break out spaces in the
Gathering of the People and Stories (Includes of the site which is nearer to the sea. So one can form of shaded verandah, decks, seating under
Major interpretive content areas that introduce hear the mesmerizing sound of the sea. The group tress shade, OAT, Buffer zones in-between
the visitor to the Native worldview) discussions are carried out here. building, raised seating etc…
Cycles (Provides a sense of traditional life. The huge banyan tree near the museum acts as a
Includes exhibit and associated public education place which acts as an educational space that
spaces such as storytelling spaces and limited conveys native art practice. The space acts as a
access Native Practice spaces such as prayer practicing area for paintings and other There is no focal point which acts as a cycle
spaces) workshops. space.
The Cultural Promenade - Thesis 2015' - Case study on Arts (Artist Village) - Comparative Analysis
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Contents Cholamandal artist village, Chennai Uttrayan Artist village, Baroda, Gujarat
Content spaces

Memory (Provides an understanding of the

impact and conflict that came from outside
cultures. Includes exhibit and associated public
education spaces such as screening, listening,
reading and reflection areas and limited access The contemporary museum and the artisans The entire complex is developed on a whole and
Native Practice spaces such as alcoves for private houses in transition acts as spaces that conveys did not give much to be connected to the
texts and oral histories) the conflict of the art through ages. memory.

Connections (Offers a perspective on Native

communities battle for survival. It includes
exhibit and associated public education spaces
such as screening and storytelling spaces and There is no such spaces but the whole site itself The complex is developed as a whole and did not
limited access Native Practice spaces such as conveys the battle for survival of the artist. The have much which offers a perspective on native
quiet and elder zones) project grown over time communities.

The galleries acts as spaces for changing exhibits. There are display spaces adjacent to the
They are more in the form of planes because the workshops which makes the transfer of the goods
Changing Exhibits (Semi-permanent) displays are limited only to paintings. easier.
Library and Archive spaces N/A N/A
Tribal Treasure store N/A N/A
Office and support spaces
Staff (Includes Mix of closed office and open The reception and office area is provided at the
workstations) contemporary centre for arts closer to the entry. Located near the entrance plaza.
Community Resources and Services (Includes
Mix of closed office and open workstations) N/A Located within the Office area.
Office Space for other Organizations (Includes
Resources to share office and copy) N/A Located within the Office area.
Staff Conference Room Located within the office (15 persons).
The Cultural Promenade - Thesis 2015' - Case study on Arts (Artist Village) - Comparative Analysis
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Contents Cholamandal artist village, Chennai Uttrayan Artist village, Baroda, Gujarat
Office and support spaces
Staff Restrooms Located within the Office area. Located within the Office area.
Staff Locker Rooms Located within the Office area. Located within the Office area.

Located away from the public area i.e. far away Located away from the public area i.e. far away
from reception, café and workshop areas so that from public areas so that the artist can work in
Artisans in Residence the artist can work in relative peace of mind. relative peace of mind.
Tourist Accommodations (Includes ethnic resort
associated with the tourist stay or guest
accommodation.) N/A N/A

Located next to the workshops & art centre

makes it easier for the functioning of workshop
services and accessibility for the service
personnel's limited with in the first few kilometer
so that any service/repairs will not disturb the
Mechanical and Electrical N/A artisans residence areas.
Outdoor entry spaces
Gateway (A space to mark entrance) Provided before the entry to the site. Entrance plaza acts as gateway
Landing | Arrival Zone (A resting/landing area
where pedestrians and bicyclists are welcomed to Buffer space around entrance plaza acts as zone
the Cultural Village) The huge banyan tree acts as space for landing. for landing.
Drop-Off Area (Bus and vehicle drop-off at main
entry to Cultural Village) Provided next to the landing area. At the entrance plaza.
Entry Courtyard (Round open space linking There are separate entry spaces and roundabout
Cultural Village facilities) N/A for various zones.
Outdoor forum spaces
Playing Field for demonstration of Native Games
(Large open field for Native games) N/A N/A
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Contents Cholamandal artist village, Chennai Uttrayan Artist village, Baroda, Gujarat
Outdoor forum spaces
Public Events Area
(Outdoor Theater - Large, semi-formal gathering
space for events, performances, concerts.) N/A N/A

Traditional Meeting Area/ Campfire / Ceremonial

Events (Gathering and Dance Circles-Open
circular area, planted with soft grasses (for
dancing) and with areas designed for traditional
fires) N/A N/A
Storytelling | Demonstration Areas (Medium to
small size areas with seating, shade, access to OAT at the end acts as a space for information OAT, Linking courts, stepped terraces acts as
Physically challenged.) exchange. zones of interactive knowledge.
Outdoor content spaces
The site is utilized only 10% for the construction.
Indigenous Plant Garden (Restored and reclaimed Rest of the site is left untouched and utilized
natural environment. The site should be the The greeneries in the site is restored to the natural contour to maximize views and vistas
garden.) maximum possible extent. from the interior
Organic Farm (Organic farming and open market
for the general public) N/A N/A
The houses itself acts as display elements with
the rugged finish and most of the houses have
Traditional Village(s) (Elements of traditional made use of reclaimed art materials for its The sculptures done by 40 sculptors acts as
villages could be replicated on site) decoration and façade. elements of tradition.
Outdoor support spaces
Support Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Cooking Spaces around the dining and kitchen areas acts Spaces around the dining and kitchen areas acts
Areas as outdoor spaces. as outdoor spaces.
Camping Grounds N/A N/A
Parking The space adjacent to parking The space near entrance plaza
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Contents Kalakshetra, Chennai, Tamilnadu Koothukoodam, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu
Entry spaces
Public Entry (Includes entry, reception, ticketing At the entrance with a security kiosk facilitates The space is conceived to serve the local village
and coat check spaces.) monitoring group and is open to public.
Elders Entry (Includes reception and gathering
space) N/A N/A
School/Group Entry (Includes orientation space,
back-pack storage and restrooms) N/A N/A

Possible Second Public Collections and/or

Archives Entry (Includes Loading/Unloading
bays) N/A N/A
Store (Includes visitor support store or larger
destination store) N/A N/A
Café (Includes Kiosks) N/A N/A
Public Restrooms (Wash and Toilet) N/A N/A
Forum spaces
Large Community Meeting Room (Could be
used for native forums, community meetings and
events) N/A N/A
Small Community Meeting Room(s) (break-out
room(s) N/A N/A

Classrooms or cottages are located next to the Classroom is provided along with the admin area
Classroom(s) (Includes screening, listening and office areas around a large open space with and can be accessed crossing the administration
storytelling areas) banyan tree as a focal point. which facilitates monitoring.
Workshops (Includes activity areas) N/A N/A
Crafts Bazaar (Includes stalls and Souvenir
shops) N/A N/A
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Forum spaces

Provision of auditoriums with world class Provision of performing rooms near the
Performing centre (Includes spaces related to facility. The bharatha kalakshetra auditorium is classrooms or story telling area facilitated easy
performing arts) designed in the form of koothambalam movement/circulation

Theater (Could be used for performances and

storytelling) N/A N/A

Changing Rooms (changing rooms for Within the Auditorium spaces facilitating easy Within the performing rooms facilitating easy
performances ) access. access.

Located at the far end of the site near the guest Located at the far end near the dining hall to
Kitchen (Indoor/Outdoor) houses to serve the guests. facilitate services to the kitchen.
Forum Storage (Includes Stacks/Rooms) N/A N/A
Content spaces

Students gather around the neem lined campus in

the buffer spaces in-between the classrooms.
Every space is associated with a open space or a
Gathering of the People and Stories (Includes green area. Padmapushkarini- a water tank acts
Major interpretive content areas that introduce as a music pavilion but also acts as a space for Event spaces next to the buildings acts as space
the visitor to the Native worldview) gathering. for gathering.
Cycles (Provides a sense of traditional life.
Includes exhibit and associated public education
spaces such as storytelling spaces and limited
access Native Practice spaces such as prayer
spaces) N/A N/A
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Contents Kalakshetra, Chennai, Tamilnadu Koothukoodam, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu
Content spaces

Memory (Provides an understanding of the

impact and conflict that came from outside
cultures. Includes exhibit and associated public
education spaces such as screening, listening,
reading and reflection areas and limited access
Native Practice spaces such as alcoves for private
texts and oral histories) N/A N/A

Connections (Offers a perspective on Native

communities battle for survival. It includes
exhibit and associated public education spaces
such as screening and storytelling spaces and
limited access Native Practice spaces such as
quiet and elder zones) N/A N/A
Museum for Rukmini devi with restricted access
located closer to the library next to the Gallery spaces next to the classrooms acts as
Changing Exhibits (Semi-permanent) classrooms. spaces for display of exhibits related to folk arts.
Library and Archive spaces
Library (Includes Info/circulation desk, reading Located near the classrooms along with research Located next to the rehearsal space and adjacent
tables, electronic & internet reference stations, facilities, office and museum. This favors the to the kitchen. The library is almost noisy. But
microfilm stations & shelving for reference research personnel to access all the archives that the students hardly make any use of them due to
materials) is required for the research. the absence of need.
Native News and Information Exchange
(Includes Historic Information areas) N/A N/A
Native History and Genealogy Research
(Includes Historic Information areas) N/A N/A
Private Viewing and Consultation Area (Includes
Office areas) N/A N/A
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Library and Archive spaces
Media Room (Includes Screening and listening) N/A N/A
Oral History Recording (Includes recording
areas) N/A N/A

Library & Research Staff (Includes Office areas) Located within the library. Located within the library.
Paper Archives (Includes Stack and Seating
areas) N/A N/A
Media Archives (Includes Computer terminals
and seating areas) N/A N/A
Tribal Treasure store N/A N/A
Office and support spaces
In a office block in-between classrooms and There is only a small administration room
Staff (Includes Mix of closed office and open library which records the activities in both the required for the functioning is provided at the
workstations) areas. entrance.
Community Resources and Services (Includes
Mix of closed office and open workstations) Located within the office block. N/A
Office Space for other Organizations (Includes
Resources to share office and copy) Located within the office block. N/A
Staff Conference Room Located within the office block. N/A
Staff Restrooms Located within the office block. N/A
Staff Locker Rooms Located within the office block. N/A
Artisans in Residence N/A N/A

Tourist Accommodation (Includes ethnic resort Guest houses are provided near the admin block Guest houses are provided at the end of the site
associated with the tourist stay or guest to restrict the visitor from the main teaching near kitchen and dining facility but not private to
accommodation.) areas and other private areas of the site. the students as well as to the visitor.
Mechanical and Electrical N/A N/A
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Contents Kalakshetra, Chennai, Tamilnadu Koothukoodam, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu
Outdoor entry spaces
A linear pathway leading to the interior of the The site is almost open and has a access from the
Gateway (A space to mark entrance) site. entrance and there is not any demarcation.
Landing | Arrival Zone (A resting/landing area
where pedestrians and bicyclists are welcomed to Provided next to the reception but with restricted
the Cultural Village) access. N/A
Drop-Off Area (Bus and vehicle drop-off at main Provided next to the reception but with restricted
entry to Cultural Village) access. N/A
The classroom contains open court in the form of
quadrangle which acts as entrance courtyard to The classrooms are arranged around a central
Entry Courtyard (Round open space linking classrooms and all the building have a open courtyard. The buffer spaces in-between building
Cultural Village facilities) space in front of them as buffers. block acts as transition spaces.
Outdoor forum spaces
Playing Field for demonstration of Native Games
(Large open field for Native games) N/A N/A

Public Events Area Padmapushkarini, open spaces in-between

(Outdoor Theater - Large, semi-formal gathering buildings, Shaded plazas acts as event spaces or The space adjacent to the performing room acts
space for events, performances, concerts.) practicing area. as event space.
Traditional Meeting Area/ Campfire /
Ceremonial Events (Gathering and Dance
Circles-Open circular area, planted with soft
grasses (for dancing) and with areas designed for
traditional fires) N/A N/A

Storytelling | Demonstration Areas (Medium to

small size areas with seating, shade, access to
Physically challenged.) N/A N/A
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Contents Kalakshetra, Chennai, Tamilnadu Koothukoodam, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu
Outdoor content spaces
Indigenous Plant Garden (Restored and
reclaimed natural environment. The site should The greeneries in the site is restored to the The site is devoid of any landscape feature of
be the garden.) maximum possible extent. greeneries.
Organic Farm (Organic farming and open market
for the general public) N/A N/A
The cottage had made use of traditional materials The cottage had made use of traditional materials
and traditional form of construction with thatch and traditional form of construction with thatch
Traditional Village(s) (Elements of traditional and Mangalore tile roofs, jalli walls, terracotta and Mangalore tile roofs, jalli walls, terracotta
villages could be replicated on site) flooring etc… flooring etc…
Outdoor support spaces
Support Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Cooking Spaces around the dining and kitchen areas acts Spaces around the dining and kitchen areas acts
Areas as outdoor spaces. as outdoor spaces.
Camping Grounds N/A N/A
Near the entry and has a restricted access into the Near the entry and has a restricted access into the
Parking site except for services site except for services
 The Cultural Promenade - Thesis 2015' - Case study on Crafts (Museum) - Comparative Analysis
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Contents National crafts museum, Delhi Khalsa heritage museum, Punjab
Entry spaces
There entry is not much enhanced but is easily
An entrance plaza which also acts as festival identifiable from the entry. The visitor enters into
Public Entry (Includes entry, reception, ticketing square is encountered before entering the exhibition space straight from the entry with
and coat check spaces.) museum or village complex. restricted access.
The reception area is located at the other end of
Elders Entry (Includes reception and gathering the entrance but is visible from the festival
space) square. N/A
School/Group Entry (Includes orientation space,
back-pack storage and restrooms) N/A N/A
Possible Second Public Collections and/or
Archives Entry (Includes Loading/Unloading
bays) N/A N/A
Store (Includes visitor support store or larger
destination store) Within the admin block. Located within the gallery space.
Located at the far end of the site in a highly
Café (Includes Kiosks) invisible zone next to the library. N/A

Next to the Amphitheatre and conservation lab in

Museum and near the workshop in village
Public Restrooms (Wash and Toilet) complex. Located within the gallery space.
Forum spaces

Large Community Meeting Room (Could be

used for native forums, community meetings and Located within the office area inside the gallery
events) Located within the admin block. building.
Small Community Meeting Room(s) (break-out Located within the office area inside the gallery
room(s) Located within the admin block. building.
Classroom(s) N/A N/A
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Contents National crafts museum, Delhi Khalsa heritage museum, Punjab
Forum spaces

Workshops (Includes activity areas) N/A N/A

Crafts Bazaar (Includes stalls and Souvenir A lota shop near the café which is accessible to
shops) people who comes to eat. N/A

Performing centre (Includes spaces related to

performing arts) N/A N/A

Theater (Could be used for performances and An auditorium is provided next to the gallery
storytelling) N/A block which is easily accessible from the entry.
Changing Rooms (changing rooms for
performances ) N/A N/A

Kitchen (Indoor/Outdoor) N/A N/A

Located within the office area inside the gallery
Forum Storage (Includes Stacks/Rooms) Located within the admin block. building.
Content spaces

Gathering of the People and Stories (Includes The Amphitheatre next to the entry provides an The exhibition gallery at the other end of the
Major interpretive content areas that introduce opportunity for the people to gather and share temporary gallery space conveys the history of
the visitor to the Native worldview) their thoughts. Sikhs through variety of exhibits.
Cycles (Provides a sense of traditional life.
Includes exhibit and associated public education
spaces such as storytelling spaces and limited Village museum complex holds a character that
access Native Practice spaces such as prayer displays the cycle of life along with certain
spaces) shrines, chariot, prayer spaces etc... N/A
The Cultural Promenade - Thesis 2015' - Case study on Crafts (Museum) - Comparative Analysis
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Contents National crafts museum, Delhi Khalsa heritage museum, Punjab
Content spaces

Memory (Provides an understanding of the

impact and conflict that came from outside
cultures. Includes exhibit and associated public
education spaces such as screening, listening,
reading and reflection areas and limited access
Native Practice spaces such as alcoves for private The village complex holds a memory of forgotten The exhibits themselves acts as memory spaces
texts and oral histories) structures. which provides the remembrance of Gurus.

Connections (Offers a perspective on Native

communities battle for survival. It includes
exhibit and associated public education spaces
such as screening and storytelling spaces and There are only mere exhibits and not any space
limited access Native Practice spaces such as that really conveys any connection to the battle
quiet and elder zones) of survival of the existence of old forms. N/A
Terrace area. Courtly crafts and outdoor
Changing Exhibits (Semi-permanent) exhibits. Temporary gallery space at the entrance.
Library and Archive spaces
Library (Includes Info/circulation desk, reading
tables, electronic & internet reference stations,
microfilm stations & shelving for reference Provided next to the permanent gallery spaces The temporary gallery space has a library located
materials) and is less accessible to the public. near the entry.
Native News and Information Exchange
(Includes Historic Information areas) N/A Located within the library.
Native History and Genealogy Research
(Includes Historic Information areas) N/A Located within the library.
Private Viewing and Consultation Area (Includes
Office areas) Located within the Library. Located within the library.
Media Room (Includes Screening and listening) Located within the Library. Located within the library.
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Contents National crafts museum, Delhi Khalsa heritage museum, Punjab
Library and Archive spaces
Oral History Recording (Includes recording
areas) Located within the Library. N/A

Library & Research Staff (Includes Office areas) Located within the Library. Located within the library.
Paper Archives (Includes Stack and Seating
areas) Located within the Library. Located within the library.
Media Archives (Includes Computer terminals
and seating areas) Located within the Library. Located within the library.
Tribal Treasure store

The museum celebrates 500 years of Sikh history

Village complex has various house forms from and the 300th anniversary of the Khalsa, the
Treasures storage (Includes storage for general almost all states of India. The museum also has scriptures written by the 10th and last Guru,
access treasures, living treasures, large treasures gallery spaces that are used for the display of Gobind Singh, founder of the modern
and limited access private treasures) craft items from various parts of India. Sikh faith.
There are buffer spaces in-between the exhibits
of the village complex which acts as traditional
Private Ceremony/ Prayer (Indoor and outdoor areas that are used for the purpose of ceremonies,
space for ceremonies, prayer, smudging) prayer etc... N/A
Changing Room (Changing for ceremonies) N/A N/A
Private Viewing and Research N/A N/A
Conservation Labs (Includes work and training
areas associated with lab) Located near the exhibition areas & galleries. N/A
Photo Lab (Lab area) N/A N/A
Curatorial Library (Includes Reading table,
electronic reference station, and shelving for
reference materials for curatorial research) N/A N/A
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Contents National crafts museum, Delhi Khalsa heritage museum, Punjab
Tribal Treasure store
Exhibition Prep/Curatorial Workroom (Includes
a clear layout for movement) N/A Located within the Heritage Museum Complex.
The festival square has crafts store and are easily
Exhibition Shop (Stalls and workshop areas) accessible to the public. N/A
The heritage museum is reached through a
Museum Loading Dock (Includes Large truck reflecting pool depicting the water architecture of
bay) Located near the admin block. Punjab.
Secure Receiving/ Holding (Holding and storage
areas) Located near the admin block. Located within the Heritage Museum Complex.

Crate & Display Storage (Includes Store rooms) Located near the admin block. Located within the Heritage Museum Complex.
Office and support spaces
The admin office is located near the entry and
Staff (Includes Mix of closed office and open offers easy accessibility to the general public as Located in the temporary gallery near the
workstations) well as monitors the movement. entrance.
Community Resources and Services (Includes Located in the temporary gallery near the
Mix of closed office and open workstations) Located within the admin block. entrance.
Office Space for other Organizations (Includes Located in the temporary gallery near the
Resources to share office and copy) Located within the admin block. entrance.
Located in the temporary gallery near the
Staff Conference Room Located within the admin block. entrance.
Located in the temporary gallery near the
Staff Restrooms Located within the admin block. entrance.
Located in the temporary gallery near the
Staff Locker Rooms Located within the admin block. entrance.
Artisans in Residence N/A N/A
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Contents National crafts museum, Delhi Khalsa heritage museum, Punjab
Office and support spaces
Tourist Accommodation (Includes ethnic resort
associated with the tourist stay or guest
accommodation.) N/A N/A
Mechanical and Electrical Provided as part of the site at various areas. Within the museum complex.
Outdoor entry spaces
Gateway (A space to mark entrance) A road from Pragathi maidan. Entrance plaza.
Landing | Arrival Zone (A resting/landing area
where pedestrians and bicyclists are welcomed to
the Cultural Village) Pragathi maidan. Entrance plaza.
Drop-Off Area (Bus and vehicle drop-off at main
entry to Cultural Village) Pragathi maidan. Entrance plaza.

No such space is provided but the visitors gets

dispersed in the overhead bridge above the water
Entry Courtyard (Round open space linking which connects the temporary and permanent
Cultural Village facilities) Festival square at the entry. galleries.
Outdoor forum spaces
Playing Field for demonstration of Native Games N/A N/A

Public Events Area Amphitheatre acts as a performance area as well

as a gathering space for events. N/A

Traditional Meeting Area/ Campfire /

Ceremonial Events N/A N/A

Storytelling | Demonstration Areas (Medium to

small size areas with seating, shade, access to
Physically challenged.) N/A N/A
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Contents National crafts museum, Delhi Khalsa heritage museum, Punjab
Outdoor content spaces
Indigenous Plant Garden (Restored and
reclaimed natural environment. The site should
be the garden.) N/A The site contours are restored.
Organic Farm (Organic farming and open market
for the general public) N/A N/A
Traditional Village(s) (Elements of traditional
villages could be replicated on site) Shrines, Pillars, chariot, pigeon house etc… N/A
Outdoor support spaces
Support Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Cooking
Areas N/A Located within the museum complex.
Camping Grounds N/A N/A
Parking In the grounds of Pragathi maidan. Near the entrance.
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Contents Dilli Haat, Delhi Shilparamam, Hyderabad Hastakalaramam, Tirupathi
Entry spaces
There is huge entrance plaza
which marks the entry to the
Public Entry (Includes entry, reception, ticketing site and are accessible easily Located near the main road and Located near the main road and
and coat check spaces.) from the road. provides straight access. provides straight access.
Elders Entry (Includes reception and gathering
space) N/A N/A N/A
School/Group Entry (Includes orientation space,
back-pack storage and restrooms) N/A N/A N/A
Possible Second Public Collections and/or
Archives Entry (Includes Loading/Unloading
bays) N/A N/A N/A
Store Located in the craft stalls. Located in the admin area. Located in the admin area.
Located at the far end of the Located amidst the recreation Located amidst the recreation
linear site to make the visitors areas for easy accessibility by areas for easy accessibility by
to cross through the crafts the visitors and one more near the visitors and one more near
Café (Includes Kiosks) bazaar intentionally. the entry. the entry.
Located at almost 6 areas Located at almost 6 areas
Located amidst the food court covering the entire recreation covering the entire recreation
Public Restrooms (Wash and Toilet) and crafts bazaar. area. area.
Forum spaces
Large Community Meeting Room (Could be
used for native forums, community meetings and
events) N/A N/A N/A
Small Community Meeting Room(s) (break-out
room(s) N/A N/A N/A
Classroom(s) (Includes screening, listening and
storytelling areas) N/A N/A N/A
Workshops (Includes activity areas) Located amidst Crafts bazaar N/A N/A
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Contents Dilli Haat, Delhi Shilparamam, Hyderabad Hastakalaramam, Tirupathi
Forum spaces

The souvenir shop is located at

the entrance for the
convenience of specific Annual Crafts festival is held at
purchasing and followed by the crafts bazaar which is
Crafts Bazaar (Includes stalls and Souvenir permanent and then by located at the middle of Shops are located allover the
shops) temporary stall. recreation areas. site.
Located next to the food court
which facilitates the visitors to
Performing centre (Includes spaces related to enjoy the performance along
performing arts) with food. N/A N/A
Theater (Could be used for performances and
storytelling) N/A N/A N/A
Changing Rooms (changing rooms for
performances ) N/A N/A N/A
Kitchen (Indoor/Outdoor) Near the food court. Near the food court. Near the food court.
Forum Storage (Includes Stacks/Rooms) N/A N/A N/A
Content spaces N/A N/A N/A
Library and Archive spaces N/A N/A N/A
Tribal Treasure store N/A N/A N/A
Office and support spaces
Staff (Includes Mix of closed office and open Located near the entrance Located near the entrance Located near the entrance
workstations) plaza. plaza. plaza.
Community Resources and Services (Includes Located within the admin Located within the admin Located within the admin
Mix of closed office and open workstations) block. block. block.
Office Space for other Organizations (Includes Located within the admin Located within the admin Located within the admin
Resources to share office and copy) block. block. block.
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Contents Dilli Haat, Delhi Shilparamam, Hyderabad Hastakalaramam, Tirupathi
Office and support spaces
Located within the admin Located within the admin Located within the admin
Staff Conference Room block. block. block.
Located within the admin Located within the admin Located within the admin
Staff Restrooms block. block. block.
Located within the admin Located within the admin Located within the admin
Staff Locker Rooms block. block. block.
Artisans in Residence N/A N/A N/A
Tourist Accommodation N/A N/A N/A
Mechanical and Electrical Located near the craft stalls. Dispersed all over the site. Dispersed all over the site.
Outdoor entry spaces
Gateway (A space to mark entrance) Entrance plaza. Entrance plaza. Entrance plaza.
Landing | Arrival Zone (A resting/landing area Parking is provided from the Arrival zone next to the Arrival zone next to the
where pedestrians and bicyclists are welcomed to road hence there is not any parking which acts as a landing parking which acts as a landing
the Cultural Village) space associated wait arrival. area. area.
Parking is provided from the
Drop-Off Area (Bus and vehicle drop-off at main road hence there is not any Drop-off next to the parking Drop-off next to the parking
entry to Cultural Village) space associated with arrival. which acts as a buffer area. which acts as a buffer area.
Entry Courtyard (Round open space linking
Cultural Village facilities) Entrance plaza. Entrance plaza. Entrance plaza.
Outdoor forum spaces
There is a play area at the very
Playing Field for demonstration of Native Games end of the site but not for
(Large open field for Native games) native games. N/A N/A
Public Events Area
(Outdoor Theater - Large, semi-formal gathering Performance area near play Event area near food court and Event area near food court and
space for events, performances, concerts.) area acts as public events area. recreation area. recreation area.
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Contents Dilli Haat, Delhi Shilparamam, Hyderabad Hastakalaramam, Tirupathi
Outdoor forum spaces

Traditional Meeting Area/ Campfire /

Ceremonial Events (Gathering and Dance
Circles-Open circular area, planted with soft
grasses (for dancing) and with areas designed for
traditional fires) N/A N/A N/A
Storytelling | Demonstration Areas (Medium to
small size areas with seating, shade, access to
Physically challenged.) N/A N/A N/A
Outdoor content spaces N/A N/A N/A
Outdoor support spaces
Support Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Cooking
Areas N/A N/A N/A
Camping Grounds N/A N/A N/A
Parking Outside the site. Near the entrance. Near the entrance.
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Contents Dakshinachitra, Chennai Hastashilpa heritage village, Manipal
Entry spaces
Public Entry (Includes entry, reception, ticketing
and coat check spaces.) Located nearer to the main road. Located nearer to the main road.
Elders Entry (Includes reception and gathering
space) N/A N/A
School/Group Entry (Includes orientation space, The reception block is located after the outdoor
back-pack storage and restrooms) parking area. N/A
Possible Second Public Collections and/or
Archives Entry (Includes Loading/Unloading A service road that connect the site to the road is
bays) provided all through the perimeter. N/A
Store (Includes visitor support store or larger
destination store) Located within the reception block. Located within the admin block.
A café located outside the complex and one more
within the complex near crafts bazaar and
Café (Includes Kiosks) activity hut and are easily accessible and visible. Located adjacent at the admin block.
2 rest rooms within the reception areas, 1 near
the OAT, 1 near the crafts bazaar & 1 near the
Public Restrooms (Wash and Toilet) activity hall closer to Artisans quarters. Located adjacent at the admin block.
Forum spaces

Large Community Meeting Room (Could be

used for native forums, community meetings and
events) N/A N/A

Small Community Meeting Room(s) (break-out

room(s) N/A N/A
Classroom(s) (Includes screening, listening and The activity hall near the crafts bazaar and
storytelling areas) artisans quarters used as storytelling areas. N/A
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Contents Dakshinachitra, Chennai Hastashilpa heritage village, Manipal
Forum spaces

Stone carving workshop and ceramic workshop

are located next to the crafts bazaar but are The crafts centre located next to the admin block
isolated from the site and are hardly visible from acts as workshop areas and are stone paved to
Workshops (Includes activity areas) the main circulation spine and is mostly deserted. facilitate outdoor works.

A craft shop in the reception block acts as

souvenir shop and several small sellers can be
found in the crafts bazaar and a crafts corner is
located near the artisans quarters. All the exhibits
Crafts Bazaar (Includes stalls and Souvenir includes small working areas such as weaving, The craft centre also acts as craft bazaar where
shops) pottery etc… working and selling is done at the same time.

OAT acts as performing area and the space in

front of the crafts bazaar acts as event spaces for
folk performances from various southern states
which are organised all through the year. The OAT at the far end of the site at an isolated area
Performing centre (Includes spaces related to space in-between the houses also acts as spaces is used for the purpose. The open spaces around
performing arts) for performing folk arts. acts as space for gathering.

Theater (Could be used for performances and

storytelling) N/A N/A

Changing Rooms (changing rooms for

performances ) Guest houses are used for the purpose. N/A
Kitchen (Indoor/Outdoor) Located Within the restaurant block. N/A
Located within the Admin block and guest Located within the admin block and respective
Forum Storage (Includes Stacks/Rooms) houses. museums.
The Cultural Promenade - Thesis 2015' - Case study on Heritage Village - Comparative Analysis
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Contents Dakshinachitra, Chennai Hastashilpa heritage village, Manipal
Content spaces

Gathering of the People and Stories (Includes

Major interpretive content areas that introduce The open air folk performing areas acts as a
the visitor to the Native worldview) spaces that introduces visitors to the native world N/A

The village complex holds houses transported

from various region that portrays the vernacular
Cycles (Provides a sense of traditional life. architecture of the south that includes shrines,
Includes exhibit and associated public education temples, mandapam, open pavilions etc… The
spaces such as storytelling spaces and limited library complex holds galleries for the display of There are museums for folk arts, contemporary
access Native Practice spaces such as prayer paintings and other crafts. one of the weavers arts and painting which works as an education
spaces) house hosts a museum of textiles. space.

Memory (Provides an understanding of the

impact and conflict that came from outside
cultures. Includes exhibit and associated public
education spaces such as screening, listening,
reading and reflection areas and limited access
Native Practice spaces such as alcoves for private
texts and oral histories) N/A N/A
Connections (Offers a perspective on Native
communities battle for survival. It includes
exhibit and associated public education spaces
such as screening and storytelling spaces and
limited access Native Practice spaces such as
quiet and elder zones) N/A N/A

Changing Exhibits (Semi-permanent) N/A N/A

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Contents Dakshinachitra, Chennai Hastashilpa heritage village, Manipal
Library and Archive spaces
Library (Includes Info/circulation desk, reading
tables, electronic & internet reference stations, Provided at the far end of the site and is not Library is zoned away from the main museum
microfilm stations & shelving for reference easily identifiable by the visitors which is closer spaces towards the OAT and is a relatively quite
materials) to Andhra pradesh section zone.
Native News and Information Exchange
(Includes Historic Information areas) N/A N/A
Native History and Genealogy Research
(Includes Historic Information areas) N/A N/A
Private Viewing and Consultation Area (Includes
Office areas) Located within the Library. Located within the Library.
Media Room (Includes Screening and listening) Located within the Library. Located within the Library.
Oral History Recording (Includes recording
areas) N/A N/A

Library & Research Staff (Includes Office areas) Located within the Library. Located within the Library.
Paper Archives (Includes Stack and Seating
areas) Located within the Library. Located within the Library.
Media Archives (Includes Computer terminals
and seating areas) Located within the Library. Located within the Library.
Tribal Treasure store
Treasures storage (Includes storage for general The House exhibits from various areas of the
access treasures, living treasures, large treasures The tribal treasure store includes exhibits from region demonstrates the forgotten architecture
and limited access private treasures) various states of southern region of India. and art of the past.
Private Ceremony/ Prayer (Indoor and outdoor The entire complex is lined with shrines and
space for ceremonies, prayer, smudging) small temples. N/A
Changing Room (Changing for ceremonies) N/A N/A
Private Viewing and Research N/A N/A
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Contents Dakshinachitra, Chennai Hastashilpa heritage village, Manipal
Tribal Treasure store
Conservation Labs (Includes work and training Located near the reception but closer to the
areas associated with lab) exhibition space. N/A
Photo Lab (Lab area) N/A N/A
Curatorial Library (Includes Reading table,
electronic reference station, and shelving for
reference materials for curatorial research) N/A N/A
Exhibition Prep/Curatorial Workroom N/A N/A
Exhibition Shop (Stalls and workshop areas) N/A N/A
Museum Loading Dock N/A N/A
Secure Receiving/ Holding Service road provided for the purpose. N/A
Crate & Display Storage Located within the admin block. Located within museum spaces.
Office and support spaces
Staff (Includes Mix of closed office and open
workstations) Located within the admin block. Located within the admin block.
Community Resources and Services (Includes
Mix of closed office and open workstations) Located within the admin block. Located within the admin block.
Office Space for other Organizations (Includes
Resources to share office and copy) Located within the admin block. Located within the admin block.
Staff Conference Room Located within the admin block. Located within the admin block.
Staff Restrooms Located within the admin block. Located within the admin block.
Staff Locker Rooms Located within the admin block. Located within the admin block.
Located at the other end of the site to maintain
Artisans in Residence privacy. N/A
Tourist Accommodation (Includes ethnic resort
associated with the tourist stay or guest Located at the other end of the site to maintain
accommodation.) privacy. N/A
Mechanical and Electrical Located near the reception. N/A
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Contents Dakshinachitra, Chennai Hastashilpa heritage village, Manipal
Outdoor entry spaces
A gateway that welcomes all the visitors and A gateway that welcomes all the visitors and
Gateway (A space to mark entrance) directs them to the reception. directs them to the reception.
Landing | Arrival Zone (A resting/landing area
where pedestrians and bicyclists are welcomed to A zone located adjacent at the parking area near A zone located adjacent at the parking area near
the Cultural Village) the entry. the entry.
Drop-Off Area (Bus and vehicle drop-off at main A zone located adjacent at the parking area near A zone located adjacent at the parking area near
entry to Cultural Village) the entry. the entry.

There is not any space close to the courtyard the

houses are dispersed without much zoning and
are developed over time. But still there is a
Entry Courtyard (Round open space linking The innate courtyard welcomes the visitor into hierarchy of exhibits followed by crafts corner
Cultural Village facilities) the village. and then to the library.
Outdoor forum spaces
Playing Field for demonstration of Native Games
(Large open field for Native games) N/A N/A
Public Events Area
(Outdoor Theater - Large, semi-formal gathering OAT acts as a performance area as well as a OAT acts as a performance area as well as a
space for events, performances, concerts.) gathering space for events. gathering space for events.

Traditional Meeting Area/ Campfire /

Ceremonial Events (Gathering and Dance
Circles-Open circular area, planted with soft
grasses (for dancing) and with areas designed for
traditional fires) N/A N/A
Storytelling | Demonstration Areas (Medium to
small size areas with seating, shade, access to
Physically challenged.) Activity sometimes happens in outdoor areas. N/A
The Cultural Promenade - Thesis 2015' - Case study on Heritage Village - Comparative Analysis
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Contents Dakshinachitra, Chennai Hastashilpa heritage village, Manipal
Outdoor content spaces
Indigenous Plant Garden (Restored and
reclaimed natural environment. The site should The greeneries and contours in the site is restored The Lake, greeneries and contours in the site is
be the garden.) to the maximum possible extent. restored to the maximum possible extent.
Organic Farm (Organic farming and open market
for the general public) N/A N/A
Traditional Village(s) (Elements of traditional
villages could be replicated on site) Shrines, Pillars, chariot etc… N/A
Outdoor support spaces
Support Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Cooking
Areas Located near the museum. Located near the museum
Camping Grounds N/A N/A
Parking Near the security kiosk from the road. Near the security kiosk from the road.
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Contents Dakshinachitra, Chennai Hasta shilpa, Manipal Khalsa-e-virasat, Punjab Drawing Inference
Entry spaces
Public Entry At the entry
Elders Entry
School/Group Entry
Possible Second Public
Collections and/or Archives
Entry
Store
Café
Public Restrooms
Forum spaces
Large Community Meeting
Room
Small Community Meeting
Room(s)
Classroom(s)
Workshops
Crafts Bazaar
Performing centre
Theater
Changing Rooms
Kitchen
Forum Storage
Content spaces
Gathering of the People and
Stories
Cycles
Memory
Connections
Changing Exhibits
Library and Archive spaces
Library
Native News and Information
Exchange
Native History and Genealogy
Research
Private Viewing and
Consultation Area
Media Room (screening and
listening)
Oral History Recording
Library & Research Staff
Paper Archives
Media Archives
Tribal Treasure store
Treasures storage
Private Ceremony/ Prayer
Changing Room

Private Viewing and Research

Conservation Labs
Photo Lab
Curatorial Library
Exhibition Prep/Curatorial
Workroom
Exhibition Shop
Museum Loading Dock
Secure Receiving/ Holding
Crate & Display Storage
Office and support spaces
Staff
Community Resources and
Services
Office Space for other
Organizations
Staff Conference Room
Staff Restrooms
Staff Locker Rooms
Artisans in Residence
Tourist Accomodation
Mechanical and Electrical
Outdoor entry spaces
Gateway
Landing | Arrival Zone
Drop-Off Area
Entry Courtyard
Outdoor forum spaces
Playing Field for
demonstration of Native
Games
Public Events Area
(Outdoor Theater)
Traditional Meeting Area/
Campfire / Ceremonial Events
(Gathering and Dance
Circles)
Storytelling | Demonstration
Areas
Outdoor content spaces
Indigenous Plant Garden
Organic Farm
Traditional Village(s)
Outdoor support spaces
Support Facilities: Restrooms,
Showers, Cooking Areas
Camping Grounds
Parking
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Uttrayan Artist village, Badoda,
Contents Cholamandal artist village, Chennai Gujarat Inference
Entry spaces
Public Entry (Includes entry,
reception, ticketing and coat
check spaces.)
Elders Entry (Includes
reception and gathering
space)

School/Group Entry (Includes

orientation space, back-pack
storage and restrooms)
Possible Second Public
Collections and/or Archives
Entry (Includes
Loading/Unloading bays)
Store (Includes visitor support
store or larger destination
store)
Café (Includes Kiosks)
Public Restrooms (Wash and
Toilet)
Forum spaces
Large Community Meeting
Room (Could be used for
native forums, community
meetings and events)
Small Community Meeting
Room(s) (break-out room(s)
Classroom(s) (Includes
screening, listening and
storytelling areas)
Workshops (Includes activity
areas)
Crafts Bazaar (Includes stalls
and Souvenir shops)
Performing centre (Includes
spaces related to performing
arts)
Theater (Could be used for
performances and
storytelling)
Changing Rooms (changing
rooms for performances )
Kitchen (Indoor/Outdoor)
Forum Storage (Includes
Stacks/Rooms)
Content spaces

Gathering of the People and

Stories (Includes Major
interpretive content areas that
introduce the visitor to the
Native worldview)
Cycles (Provides a sense of
traditional life.Includes
exhibit and associated public
education spaces such as
storytelling spaces and limited
access Native Practice spaces
such as prayer spaces)

Memory (Provides an
understanding of the impact
and conflict that came from
outside cultures. Includes
exhibit and associated public
education spaces such as
screening, listening, reading
and reflection areas and
limited access Native Practice
spaces such as alcoves for
private texts and oral
histories)

Connections (Offers a
perspective on Native
communities battle for
survival. It includes exhibit
and associated public
education spaces such as
screening and storytelling
spaces and limited access
Native Practice spaces such as
quiet and elder zones)
Changing Exhibits (Semi-
permanent)
Library and Archive spaces

Library (Includes
Info/circulation desk, reading
tables, electronic & internet
reference stations, microfilm
stations & shelving for
reference materials)

Native News and Information

Exchange (Includes Historic
Information areas)

Native History and Genealogy

Research (Includes Historic
Information areas)
Private Viewing and
Consultation Area (Includes
Office areas)
Media Room (Includes
Screening and listening)
Oral History Recording
(Includes recording areas)
Library & Research Staff
(Includes Office areas)
Paper Archives (Includes
Stack and Seating areas)
Media Archives (Includes
Computer terminals and
seating areas)
Tribal Treasure store

Treasures storage (Includes

storage for general access
treasures, living treasures,
large treasures and limited
access private treasures)
Private Ceremony/ Prayer
(Indoor and outdoor space for
ceremonies, prayer,
smudging)
Changing Room (Changing
for ceremonies)
Private Viewing and Research
Conservation Labs (Includes
work and training areas
associated with lab)
Photo Lab (Lab area)

Curatorial Library (Includes

Reading table, electronic
reference station, and shelving
for reference materials for
curatorial research)
Exhibition Prep/Curatorial
Workroom (Includes a clear
layout for movement)
Exhibition Shop (Stalls and
workshop areas)
Museum Loading Dock
(Includes Large truck bay)
Secure Receiving/ Holding
(Holding and storage areas)
Crate & Display Storage
(Includes Store rooms)
Office and support spaces

Staff (Includes Mix of closed

office and open workstations)
Community Resources and
Services (Includes Mix of
closed office and open
workstations)
Office Space for other
Organizations (Includes
Resources to share office and
copy)
Staff Conference Room
Staff Restrooms
Staff Locker Rooms
Artisans in Residence
Tourist Accomodation
(Includes ethnic resort
associated with the tourist
stay or guest accomodation.)
Mechanical and Electrical
Outdoor entry spaces
Gateway (A space to mark
entrance)

Landing | Arrival Zone (A

resting/landing area where
pedestrians and bicyclists are
welcomed to the Cultural
Village)
Drop-Off Area (Bus and
vehicle drop-off at main entry
to Cultural Village)
Entry Courtyard (Round open
space linking Cultural Village
facilities)
Outdoor forum spaces
Playing Field for
demonstration of Native
Games (Large open field for
Native games)

Public Events Area

(Outdoor Theater - Large,
semi-formal gathering space
for events, performances,
concerts.)

Traditional Meeting Area/

Campfire / Ceremonial Events
(Gathering and Dance
Circles-Open circular area,
planted with soft grasses (for
dancing) and with areas
designed for traditional fires)
Storytelling | Demonstration
Areas (Medium to small size
areas with seating, shade,
access to Physically
challenged.)
Outdoor content spaces
Indigenous Plant Garden
(Restored and reclaimed
natural environment. The site
should be the garden.)
Organic Farm (Organic
farming and open market for
the general public)
Traditional Village(s)
(Elements of traditional
villages could be replicated on
site)
Outdoor support spaces

Support Facilities: Restrooms,

Showers, Cooking Areas
Camping Grounds
Parking
 The Cultural Promenade - Thesis 2015' -Programmatic Requirements
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Contents Cholamandal artist village, Chennai Uttrayan Artist village, Badoda, Gujarat
Entry spaces
Public Entry (Includes entry, reception, ticketing
and coat check spaces.)
Elders Entry (Includes reception and gathering
space)
School/Group Entry (Includes orientation space,
back-pack storage and restrooms)
Possible Second Public Collections and/or
Archives Entry (Includes Loading/Unloading
bays)
Store (Includes visitor support store or larger
destination store)
Café (Includes Kiosks)
Public Restrooms (Wash and Toilet)
Forum spaces
Large Community Meeting Room (Could be
used for native forums, community meetings and
events)
Small Community Meeting Room(s) (break-out
room(s)
Classroom(s) (Includes screening, listening and
storytelling areas)
Workshops (Includes activity areas)
Crafts Bazaar (Includes stalls and Souvenir
shops)
Performing centre (Includes spaces related to
performing arts)
Theater (Could be used for performances and
storytelling)
Changing Rooms (changing rooms for
performances )
Kitchen (Indoor/Outdoor)
Forum Storage (Includes Stacks/Rooms)
Content spaces
Gathering of the People and Stories (Includes
Major interpretive content areas that introduce
the visitor to the Native worldview)

Cycles (Provides a sense of traditional

life.Includes exhibit and associated public
education spaces such as storytelling spaces and
limited access Native Practice spaces such as
prayer spaces)

Memory (Provides an understanding of the

impact and conflict that came from outside
cultures. Includes exhibit and associated public
education spaces such as screening, listening,
reading and reflection areas and limited access
Native Practice spaces such as alcoves for private
texts and oral histories)

Connections (Offers a perspective on Native

communities battle for survival. It includes
exhibit and associated public education spaces
such as screening and storytelling spaces and
limited access Native Practice spaces such as
quiet and elder zones)
Changing Exhibits (Semi-permanent)
Library and Archive spaces
Library (Includes Info/circulation desk, reading
tables, electronic & internet reference stations,
microfilm stations & shelving for reference
materials)
Native News and Information Exchange
(Includes Historic Information areas)
Native History and Genealogy Research
(Includes Historic Information areas)
Private Viewing and Consultation Area (Includes
Office areas)
Media Room (Includes Screening and listening)
Oral History Recording (Includes recording
areas)

Library & Research Staff (Includes Office areas)

Paper Archives (Includes Stack and Seating
areas)
Media Archives (Includes Computer terminals
and seating areas)
Tribal Treasure store
Treasures storage (Includes storage for general
access treasures, living treasures, large treasures
and limited access private treasures)
Private Ceremony/ Prayer (Indoor and outdoor
space for ceremonies, prayer, smudging)
Changing Room (Changing for ceremonies)
Private Viewing and Research
Conservation Labs (Includes work and training
areas associated with lab)
Photo Lab (Lab area)
Curatorial Library (Includes Reading table,
electronic reference station, and shelving for
reference materials for curatorial research)
Exhibition Prep/Curatorial Workroom (Includes
a clear layout for movement)
Exhibition Shop (Stalls and workshop areas)
Museum Loading Dock (Includes Large truck
bay)
Secure Receiving/ Holding (Holding and storage
areas)

Crate & Display Storage (Includes Store rooms)

Office and support spaces
Staff (Includes Mix of closed office and open
workstations)
Community Resources and Services (Includes
Mix of closed office and open workstations)
Office Space for other Organizations (Includes
Resources to share office and copy)
Staff Conference Room
Staff Restrooms
Staff Locker Rooms
Artisans in Residence
Tourist Accomodation (Includes ethnic resort
associated with the tourist stay or guest
accomodation.)
Mechanical and Electrical
Outdoor entry spaces
Gateway (A space to mark entrance)
Landing | Arrival Zone (A resting/landing area
where pedestrians and bicyclists are welcomed to
the Cultural Village)
Drop-Off Area (Bus and vehicle drop-off at main
entry to Cultural Village)
Entry Courtyard (Round open space linking
Cultural Village facilities)
Outdoor forum spaces
Playing Field for demonstration of Native Games
(Large open field for Native games)

Public Events Area

(Outdoor Theater - Large, semi-formal gathering
space for events, performances, concerts.)

Traditional Meeting Area/ Campfire /

Ceremonial Events (Gathering and Dance
Circles-Open circular area, planted with soft
grasses (for dancing) and with areas designed for
traditional fires)
Storytelling | Demonstration Areas (Medium to
small size areas with seating, shade, access to
Physically challenged.)
Outdoor content spaces
Indigenous Plant Garden (Restored and
reclaimed natural environment. The site should
be the garden.)
Organic Farm (Organic farming and open market
for the general public)
Traditional Village(s) (Elements of traditional
villages could be replicated on site)
Outdoor support spaces
Support Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Cooking
Areas
Camping Grounds
Parking