Kulapat Yantrasast to Design Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum in New Delhi
· India · Indian Express
Architect and designer Kulapat Yantrasast is leading the design consortium for the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, which is currently under development in New Delhi's North and South Block buildings. The project, selected by the Ministry of Culture following a public tender, aims to transform the historic administrative structures into what is billed as the world's largest museum. Yantrasast, who previously led renovations at the MET Museum in New York and the Louvre in Paris, stated the design will incorporate contributions from artisans across India to ensure the space feels accessible and representative. The museum is scheduled to open its first gallery by the end of 2026. The project seeks to balance the architectural grandness of the existing buildings with a human-centric approach to historical storytelling.
Why it matters
The project represents a significant cultural infrastructure investment in India's capital, aiming to integrate traditional Indian craftsmanship into a world-class museum space that serves as a major public attraction.
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