Immersive, Entertaining & Educative Robotics Showcase
for Ahmedabad's Citizens
The Robotics Gallery is a part of the II Phase of developments at the
Gujarat Science City – a public education and entertainment theme
park at Ahmedabad envisioned by the Government of Gujarat. Both
these galleries occupy two of the identical hexagonal plots
pre-ordained in the Gujarat Science City’s master plan, which gives
them access from internal streets bordering all six sides of their plots. In
alignment with the vision of Gujarat Science City to be an attractive fun
& learn destination offering experiences and facilities of global
standards to locals and tourists alike, the Robotics Gallery is designed to
create memorable, interactive & immersive exhibits, hands-on
experiences and spaces dissipating information about the latest
developments in Robotics to visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
An iconic form that reflects the theme of robotics as well as thematic
place-making strategies make the design work as a space that attracts
visitors to return repeatedly and engage effortlessly with the informative
exhibits and learning experiences, resulting in the simultaneous
enhancement of citizens’ scientific temper, general knowledge and the
city’s public space realm.
Site Area : 2.5 Acres Builtup Area : 81,016 SF
Services : Master Planning, Building
Design - Architecture, Interior Designing,
Landscape Design, MEPF Engineering,
Exhibit Designing, Programing & Planning (International Bid Entry)
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Integration of Gallery with Science City Campus through
Conscious Design
The INI master plan in the II Phase attempts to overcome the apparent disconnect and fractured imageability at site level
between various galleries on individual hexagonal plots of the Science City through an integrated and cohesive approach.
Ensconced between the aquatic gallery to the west, central park to the east, arrival plaza to the south and the phase I to the
north, the site for this Robotics Gallery is planned with approach ways from three different directions which lend it a strong
north-south axial alignment with landscaped plazas opening out towards the arrival plaza and aquarium. Twin linear spliced
blocks of the gallery building are aligned along this axis with the space between them filled by a linear day-lit atrium, while the
roof of the eastern block projects outward to create a ceremonial entrance portico. A stepped down amphitheatre offers an
outdoor arena where organised or impromptu participative and competitive events for robot creators take place, attracting
visitors from the adjacent plazas attached to the aquarium and arrival. The faceted planes of landscape which blend in with the
building through the inclination of one of its roofs completes the seamless integration of the building, landscape, neighbouring
sites and the Science City at large.
Robotics Theme Inspired
Built Form, Landscape &
Interior Spaces
The architectural vocabulary for the building design
was derived from the universe of mechanics
involved in the robotic field, the form consequently
articulating ideas that are futuristic, motional,
fractal, plated, precise and intelligent. These ideas
are reflected in the site planning and landscape as
well as interior spaces which are integral to the
design of the facility. Other design drivers included a
story telling ambience, ease of way-finding and
functional fluidity within the highly sophisticated
technological displays.
A visitor enters the building to first step into a monumental central
atrium space which has an impactful display of ‘Transformers’
and other temporary display robots in addition to the information
and reception desk. The lower floor also houses a large
robotorium to host events. The hands-on learning gallery, robotics
shop and ticketing desks occupy part of the ground floor that
surrounds the atrium and the robotorium. The first floor sees a
sequence of galleries which display varieties like space,
under-water, biomimicry, precision, miniature, futuristic and other
robots, all arranged around and overlooking the central atrium.
An iconic and accessible robot tower
rises from the southern corner of the
building to a deck height of 30 m above
ground, offering a vantage of the entire
Science City as well as an iconic
landmark for this public space.
“An Integration of Technology, Public Space
and Humaneness through Cohesive Design.”