I had an honor to speak to our colleagues abut my museum projects at The Design Factory India @designfactoryindia_dfi — Indias best museum design and architectural studio. Check their projects! Thank you my friend @batsiddharth for inviting us and for your warm hospitality! Good news for our students — we are starting a project together! @hsedesignspb
Two new public experiences, inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
At the Rani Ki Vav, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 3D projection mapping and heritage lighting reinterpret the monument through light and narrative.
At Sharmistha Lake in Vadnagar, an aqua screen projection show unfolds at the heart of the city, bringing together water, light, and storytelling.
Designed by Design Factory India, both projects extend heritage into contemporary public experience, inviting you to experience heritage in a new light.
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In episode two of our new series, @batsiddharth takes us inside the City Gallery at India’s largest Archaeological Experiential Museum in Vadnagar.
How do you tell the story of a civilization's evolution? You let people walk right through it. Watch how the DFI team recreated a complete excavation site, allowing visitors to walk on a semi-transparent ramp made of metal grills and viewing glass to discover ancient walls, stone drains, and burial sites unfolding right beneath their feet.
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Glimpses from Aarohan 2026 at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi capture @batsiddharth presenting to students of design and engineering. Exploring the theme ‘India on the World Stage,’ the session examined the intersection of technology, curatorial narrative, and spatial experience.
The multidisciplinary seminar provided a platform to discuss how youth-led innovation and contemporary interpretation are actively reshaping India’s global presence.
It was a meaningful moment of knowledge sharing and cultural dialogue with the next generation of design thinkers.
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Join us for an insightful webinar on how Indian creatives are engineering spectacles through a delicate balance of tech, craft, and culture. We will be in conversation with @batsiddharth , Director and Co-Founder of Design Factory India, as he shares his experiences and insights on creating large-scale, immersive spaces. This session will also highlight the Smritivan Earthquake Museum, showcasing the transformative power of design and technology in turning static environments into living stories.
The virtual webinar, hosted by Inavate India, will take place on 25th March 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of immersive experiences and the visual tools shaping them. Register now to be part of this engaging discussion.
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Over 2.500 Years. 7 Cultural Layers. 1 Defining Material.
In our new series, @batsiddharth breaks down the incredible process behind India’s first Archaeological Experiential Museum, built right next to a live excavation site in Vadnagar.
With thousands of years of continuous history just steps away, standard building materials just wouldn't cut it. Watch how the DFI team used the ancient technique of Rammed Earth to physically layer 7 different eras of soil into the very walls of the museum.
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A moment of exchange as Mr. Siddharth Bathla and Mrs. Prashasti Chandra presented the Smritivan coffee table book to Mr. Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, reflecting on the journey behind the Smritivan Earthquake Memorial and Museum.
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Mr. Siddharth Bathla led the DFI team through a guided walkthrough of The Light and the Lotus exhibition, beginning with a presentation on the design process outside the gallery and continuing within the exhibition space.
The session traced the journey from concept to execution, unpacking curatorial decisions, spatial strategy, and the experiential details that shape the narrative on site. A valuable moment of reflection and exchange for the team behind the project.
#DesignFactoryIndia #ExhibitionDesign #LightAndTheLotus
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam from 16–20 February, Design Factory India unveils Ministry of Culture’s Gyan Bharat Pavilion.
Conceived as a dialogue between knowledge systems and new technologies, the pavilion brings India’s ancient manuscript traditions into a contemporary, immersive framework. Original artefacts meet digital interfaces. Interactive pods unpack preservation and digitisation processes. Demonstrations reinterpret the Yoga Sutra and historic colophons through emerging media. A magic mirror experience invites visitors to discover the philosopher they most resonate with, while a sculptural installation symbolises the transformation of wisdom into AI-powered archives.
#DesignFactoryIndia #IndiaAI #PavilionDesign #ImmersiveSpaces
Marking one year since the Archaeological Experiential Museum at Vadnagar opened its doors.
Conceived and designed by Design Factory India for the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Gujarat, the museum brings Vadnagar’s layered archaeological history to life for visitors from across the globe.
We look ahead to many more visitor journeys of discovery in the years to come.
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We are proud to share that Siddharth Bathla, Design Factory India, has been recognised among the Top 30 Changemakers by The Architect’s Diary.
This initiative celebrates architects and designers who look beyond form and function to create work rooted in intention, responsibility, and long-term impact. Being part of this list reflects a shared belief in design as a tool to shape systems, communities, and meaningful public experiences.
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We are proud to announce that Design Factory India had the distinct work of designing and developing "The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One," the Grand International Exposition inaugurated by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, as well as Hon'ble Minister of Culture & Tourism - Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi.
Beyond the inauguration, we also had the privilege of walking Hon'ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman through the exhibition, detailing the journey of these relics of lord Buddha from their discovery in 1898 to their glorious return today.
We are happy to contribute to this monumental moment in India's cultural history. A big thank you to the Ministry of Culture and everyone involved in this journey.
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