Redefining Museums

Abstract

For a long period, Museums in this country have been a visual presentation of space. They don’t cater to audiences with different visual, hearing, or physical disabilities and are unable to generate meaningful experiences for the people. They lack inclusivity and accessibility. They are designed with a formal language and are famous for their ‘Do not Touch’ slogans. In this project, a new museum typology is being designed which will house interactive exhibits for people. Tactility is the main feature of this museum. People will be encouraged to touch and interact with the exhibits. People will experience art and history via immersive environments that stimulate the senses. Architecture will be used as a conceptually expressive tool in this project to create a narrative for the people. The research for this project will focus on sensory architecture to help understand how multisensory experiences can be generated via the architecture, phenomenological strategies for creating experience-centered spaces and how to engage the users through the design narrative. It will also focus on design strategies which help create spaces that are more inclusive and accessible. As a result, its users will be able to indulge in sensory learning by experiencing art like never before. They will be able to interact with the spaces and generate their own unique experiences.