Shiva Sagar
student
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology
India
Architecture
The core idea behind the Haryana Museum is to create a living cultural experience that preserves and presents the essence of Haryana in an engaging and… more
inci SHOAINIA
advisor
Gazi University, Faculty of Architecture, Ankara
Turkey
İnci Shoainia is an architect and co-founder of Spika Architecture, based in Turkey. She holds a… more
The project's approach is highly successful, transforming Haryana's cultural identity from a mere exhibition into a spatial experience. The semi-embedded structure, integrated with the topography, creates a powerful conceptual language while also offering a climatically sustainable solution. The plan organization, centered around a central courtyard, enhances the user experience and provides clarity in terms of spatial orientation. The balanced relationship between open and closed spaces offers visitors a constantly evolving spatial experience. The landscape design, considered not merely as an environmental element but as part of the museum's narrative, makes the project more holistic. The gradual spatial presentation of historical layers allows visitors to perceive Haryana's past through a chronological experience. The reinterpretation of traditional architectural references with a contemporary language strengthens the building's local identity while preserving its contemporary appearance. Gallery systems receiving northern light enrich the atmosphere of the exhibition spaces by using natural lighting in a controlled manner. Open-air exhibitions, an amphitheater, and public spaces transform the museum from a mere exhibition building into a living cultural center. Overall, the project presents a strong and impressive museum proposal through its architectural design, landscape integration, and cultural narrative power.
• While the building's strong roof form is impressive, it sometimes overshadows the interior organization; the plan diagram could be made more legible.
• The social role of the central courtyard is successful, but how it will be used at different times and in different weather conditions could be supported with more comprehensive scenarios.
• In some interior visuals, user density and daily usage scenarios are not sufficiently conveyed; the spatial atmosphere could be shown more vividly.
• Although the building's load-bearing system is generally defined, more detailed structural diagrams could be added to show how the large openings are resolved.
• The overly dominant roof form weakens the human scale on some facades; the entrance areas could be emphasized in a more inviting way.
• While local cultural references are used successfully, the project's social impact and user profiles could be explained in more detail to increase conceptual depth.
12.05.2026