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Bangalore and Bhuj Win the AD WOW List 2023 – 20 Incredible New Works of Wonder

These 20 Works of Wonder are today’s most important new feats of architecture, art, and design amongst which 2 works of wonders from India have been felicitated. Shared below is the detail for your kind perusal. 

1. Map Museum of Art & Photography, Bengaluru India

Designed by Mathew & Ghosh Architects, MAP aims to transform perceptions of museums through educational programming and welcoming architecture. The five-story building references the humble water tank, an unmistakable fixture of local neighborhoods. Inside, a vast collection of paintings, photography, textiles, sculpture, and design (donated by philanthropist Abhishek Poddar) captured creativity on the Subcontinent since the 10th century. 

2. Smritivan Earthquake Memorial & Museum, Bhuj India 

Honoring the victims of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, this memorial and museum marks a celebration of resilience, regeneration, and hope, as interpreted by Rajeev Kathpalia of Vastushilpa Consultants. Spread across 470 acres, the concept features a network of monumental water reservoirs that display the names of the deceased while fostering biodiversity

You can read about the other winners here.

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