Smritivan
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.
Smritivan Earthquake Museum and Memorial by SIDDHARTH BATHLA was recognized as an outstanding example of architectural design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Smritivan Earthquake Museum and Memorial earned the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2023. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design prize that celebrates exceptional design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
