Smritivan Earthquake Museum and Memorial
Smritivan Earthquake Museum and Memorial
Smritivan is an earthquake museum and memorial located on the Bhujio Dungar hill in Bhuj, Gujarat, India. The museum covers 9200 square meters of indoor and outdoor space, arranged in seven thematic blocks and 27 galleries. The exhibits recall the 2001 earthquake through personal stories, archival material and scientific content. Local craftspeople co-created the artworks, and woven textiles are combined with durable steel. A large earthquake simulator and digital tributes to the victims are also included. The central theme of the design is human resilience.
- Category : Interior Design
- Designer : SIDDHARTH BATHLA
- Designed For : Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority