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Entry spaces
Public Entry (Includes entry, reception, ticketing
and coat check spaces.) Located nearer to the main road. Located nearer to the main road.
Elders Entry (Includes reception and gathering
space) N/A N/A
School/Group Entry (Includes orientation space, The reception block is located after the outdoor
back-pack storage and restrooms) parking area. N/A
Possible Second Public Collections and/or
Archives Entry (Includes Loading/Unloading A service road that connect the site to the road is
bays) provided all through the perimeter. N/A
Store (Includes visitor support store or larger
destination store) Located within the reception block. Located within the admin block.
A café located outside the complex and one more
within the complex near crafts bazaar and activity
Café (Includes Kiosks) hut and are easily accessible and visible. Located adjacent at the admin block.
2 rest rooms within the reception areas, 1 near the
OAT, 1 near the crafts bazaar & 1 near the
Public Restrooms (Wash and Toilet) activity hall closer to Artisans quarters. Located adjacent at the admin block.
Forum spaces

Large Community Meeting Room (Could be used

for native forums, community meetings and
events) N/A N/A

Small Community Meeting Room(s) (break-out

room(s) N/A N/A
Classroom(s) (Includes screening, listening and The activity hall near the crafts bazaar and
storytelling areas) artisans quarters used as storytelling areas. N/A
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Forum spaces

Stone carving workshop and ceramic workshop

are located next to the crafts bazaar but are The crafts centre located next to the admin block
isolated from the site and are hardly visible from acts as workshop areas and are stone paved to
Workshops (Includes activity areas) the main circulation spine and is mostly deserted. facilitate outdoor works.

A craft shop in the reception block acts as

souvenir shop and several small sellers can be
found in the crafts bazaar and a crafts corner is
located near the artisans quarters. All the exhibits
Crafts Bazaar (Includes stalls and Souvenir includes small working areas such as weaving, The craft centre also acts as craft bazaar where
shops) pottery etc… working and selling is done at the same time.
OAT acts as performing area and the space in
front of the crafts bazaar acts as event spaces for
folk performances from various southern states
which are organised all through the year. The OAT at the far end of the site at an isolated area
Performing centre (Includes spaces related to space in-between the houses also acts as spaces is used for the purpose. The open spaces around
performing arts) for performing folk arts. acts as space for gathering.
Theater (Could be used for performances and
storytelling) N/A N/A
Changing Rooms (changing rooms for
performances ) Guest houses are used for the purpose. N/A

Kitchen (Indoor/Outdoor) Located Within the restaurant block. N/A

Located within the Admin block and guest Located within the admin block and respective
Forum Storage (Includes Stacks/Rooms) houses. museums.
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Content spaces

Gathering of the People and Stories (Includes

Major interpretive content areas that introduce The open air folk performing areas acts as a
the visitor to the Native worldview) spaces that introduces visitors to the native world N/A

The village complex holds houses transported

from various region that portrays the vernacular
Cycles (Provides a sense of traditional life. architecture of the south that includes shrines,
Includes exhibit and associated public education temples, mandapam, open pavilions etc… The
spaces such as storytelling spaces and limited library complex holds galleries for the display of There are museums for folk arts, contemporary
access Native Practice spaces such as prayer paintings and other crafts. one of the weavers arts and painting which works as an education
spaces) house hosts a museum of textiles. space.

Memory (Provides an understanding of the

impact and conflict that came from outside
cultures. Includes exhibit and associated public
education spaces such as screening, listening,
reading and reflection areas and limited access
Native Practice spaces such as alcoves for private
texts and oral histories) N/A N/A
Connections (Offers a perspective on Native
communities battle for survival. It includes
exhibit and associated public education spaces
such as screening and storytelling spaces and
limited access Native Practice spaces such as
quiet and elder zones) N/A N/A

Changing Exhibits (Semi-permanent) N/A N/A

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Library and Archive spaces
Library (Includes Info/circulation desk, reading
tables, electronic & internet reference stations, Provided at the far end of the site and is not Library is zoned away from the main museum
microfilm stations & shelving for reference easily identifiable by the visitors which is closer spaces towards the OAT and is a relatively quite
materials) to Andhra pradesh section zone.
Native News and Information Exchange
(Includes Historic Information areas) N/A N/A
Native History and Genealogy Research
(Includes Historic Information areas) N/A N/A
Private Viewing and Consultation Area (Includes
Office areas) Located within the Library. Located within the Library.
Media Room (Includes Screening and listening) Located within the Library. Located within the Library.
Oral History Recording (Includes recording
areas) N/A N/A

Library & Research Staff (Includes Office areas) Located within the Library. Located within the Library.
Paper Archives (Includes Stack and Seating
areas) Located within the Library. Located within the Library.
Media Archives (Includes Computer terminals
and seating areas) Located within the Library. Located within the Library.
Tribal Treasure store
Treasures storage (Includes storage for general The House exhibits from various areas of the
access treasures, living treasures, large treasures The tribal treasure store includes exhibits from region demonstrates the forgotten architecture
and limited access private treasures) various states of southern region of India. and art of the past.
Private Ceremony/ Prayer (Indoor and outdoor The entire complex is lined with shrines and
space for ceremonies, prayer, smudging) small temples. N/A
Changing Room (Changing for ceremonies) N/A N/A
Private Viewing and Research N/A N/A
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Tribal Treasure store
Conservation Labs (Includes work and training Located near the reception but closer to the
areas associated with lab) exhibition space. N/A
Photo Lab (Lab area) N/A N/A
Curatorial Library (Includes Reading table,
electronic reference station, and shelving for
reference materials for curatorial research) N/A N/A
Exhibition Prep/Curatorial Workroom N/A N/A
Exhibition Shop (Stalls and workshop areas) N/A N/A
Museum Loading Dock N/A N/A
Secure Receiving/ Holding Service road provided for the purpose. N/A
Crate & Display Storage Located within the admin block. Located within museum spaces.
Office and support spaces
Staff (Includes Mix of closed office and open
workstations) Located within the admin block. Located within the admin block.
Community Resources and Services (Includes
Mix of closed office and open workstations) Located within the admin block. Located within the admin block.
Office Space for other Organizations (Includes
Resources to share office and copy) Located within the admin block. Located within the admin block.
Staff Conference Room Located within the admin block. Located within the admin block.
Staff Restrooms Located within the admin block. Located within the admin block.
Staff Locker Rooms Located within the admin block. Located within the admin block.
Located at the other end of the site to maintain
Artisans in Residence privacy. N/A
Tourist Accommodation (Includes ethnic resort
associated with the tourist stay or guest Located at the other end of the site to maintain
accommodation.) privacy. N/A
Mechanical and Electrical Located near the reception. N/A
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Outdoor entry spaces
A gateway that welcomes all the visitors and A gateway that welcomes all the visitors and
Gateway (A space to mark entrance) directs them to the reception. directs them to the reception.
Landing | Arrival Zone (A resting/landing area
where pedestrians and bicyclists are welcomed toA zone located adjacent at the parking area near A zone located adjacent at the parking area near
the Cultural Village) the entry. the entry.
Drop-Off Area (Bus and vehicle drop-off at main A zone located adjacent at the parking area near A zone located adjacent at the parking area near
entry to Cultural Village) the entry. the entry.
There is not any space close to the courtyard the
houses are dispersed without much zoning and
are developed over time. But still there is a
Entry Courtyard (Round open space linking The innate courtyard welcomes the visitor into hierarchy of exhibits followed by crafts corner
Cultural Village facilities) the village. and then to the library.
Outdoor forum spaces
Playing Field for demonstration of Native Games
(Large open field for Native games) N/A N/A

Public Events Area

(Outdoor Theater - Large, semi-formal gathering OAT acts as a performance area as well as a OAT acts as a performance area as well as a
space for events, performances, concerts.) gathering space for events. gathering space for events.
Traditional Meeting Area/ Campfire / Ceremonial
Events (Gathering and Dance Circles-Open
circular area, planted with soft grasses (for
dancing) and with areas designed for traditional
fires) N/A N/A
Storytelling | Demonstration Areas (Medium to
small size areas with seating, shade, access to
Physically challenged.) Activity sometimes happens in outdoor areas. N/A
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Outdoor content spaces
Indigenous Plant Garden (Restored and reclaimed
natural environment. The site should be the The greeneries and contours in the site is restored The Lake, greeneries and contours in the site is
garden.) to the maximum possible extent. restored to the maximum possible extent.
Organic Farm (Organic farming and open market
for the general public) N/A N/A
Traditional Village(s) (Elements of traditional
villages could be replicated on site) Shrines, Pillars, chariot etc… N/A
Outdoor support spaces
Support Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Cooking
Areas Located near the museum. Located near the museum
Camping Grounds N/A N/A
Parking Near the security kiosk from the road. Near the security kiosk from the road.