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Bhaktapur
Sangralaya
4.5 Internal Planning Concept
The exhibition of traditional artifacts and culture
will be based on a traditional setting rather than a
modern one. The interior of any building plays an
important role in achieving convenience and safety
to the users and they should express freedom of
expressions within each functional unit.
Rearrangement of furniture should be done from time
to time.
Central atrium
Main dominating features
· Mix setting - man and museum
· Cultural mixing
· Interaction - people to people
· Provide choice of various sites for visit
· Here, one can easily find out about what is going
on in each gallery
· Also referred to as refreshment zone
· It creates buffer spaces among different functions
4.6 Approach To Architecture Envelop (Building
Form And Shape)
The overall architectural features of the museum are
developed on the concept of three basic human
behavioral characteristics:
1. Level of conscience
· Level 1 - ignorant level - nothing known
The square is one of the most stable forms in the
universe and next is the rectangle.
· Level 2 - Intellectual level - Active level
Triangle symbolizes the human aspiration to know
more and to do better - gradual increment.
· Level 3-Metaphysical level
Circle symbolizes the way of saying after knowing
something but it is undefined.
4.7 An Approach To Landscape Design
Landscape is designed purely for enjoyment and
relaxation and has been done keeping in mind the
needs and psychology of visitors. Both hard and soft
landscape elements can be used in landscape design.
Introduction of water bodies and wetlands will also
be an interesting feature. It should be taken into
account that site vegetations and the landform can
influence the immediate thermal environment. So,
landscaping not only enhances the visual quality of
the site but also helps in modification of the site
environment. It helps in:
· Channeling of cool summer breezes
· Sun shading
· Wind screening
· Energy conservation
· Noise control
· View control
· Pollution control
As per requirement, both deciduous and evergreen
trees can be used along with bushes, shrubs and
grasses as soft landscape elements. The pathways,
sundecks, outdoor sittings, pavements, etc. can be
included as hard landscape elements. In a museum
complex, the parks and recreational areas designate
the use of external outdoor spaces as apart form the
internal spaces through a scientific approach.
Visitors and staff would certainly like different
outdoor spaces and elements such as:
· Natural trees and greenery
· Peace and quiet places - sun and shade
· Water bodies
· Places for rest
· Places for congregation
The landscape should be done in such a way as to
match the building’s design. Parks can be arranged
using different shapes and patterns in accordance
with the shapes and patterns of the buildings.
Elements placed in parks and open spaces, like
benches, lighting, trees, gates, etc. should be
comfortable and convenient. Their design and
placement require careful consideration.
5. Conclusion
In general, museums in Nepal are very drab and
unattractive to visitors, particularly to children.
The display of artifacts in most of the museums are
dull and drab. It is necessary to introduce new and
attractive display techniques with added elements of
audio-visual, motion and movement, and introduction
of specific talking time sessions for attracting and
benefiting visitors of all age groups.
Museum planning is an interaction between purpose,
requirements and conditions of display of artifacts
according to the main theme of the museum. All
aspects and requirements of the museum should be
decided by an architect in consultation with the
museum manager and the curator. The designer, as a
creator of buildings, has to understand display
systems and sequence requirements for making the
right design decisions. He has to decide on the best
viewing angles and distances, background and
lighting along with safety and security of articles
on the drawing board itself.
The main purpose of a museum is to display artifacts
to visitors, thus the travel distance should be
considered. Finally, design approach to museum
planning is not a single person’s creation but needs
the co-operation and team effort of all, mainly the
creator and the curator.
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