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Background
The Manipal Museum of Anatomy and Pathology is one of the largest of its kind in Asia. Established in 1967, the museum is spread over 20,000 square feet and contains around 1,500 specimens of skeletons, cross sectional specimens, fetuses and animal skeletons and bones. The museum is divided into two separate spaces, Anatomy and Pathology. The Anatomy section displays specimens categorized under various human systems, while the Pathology section displays diseased human organs. For years, the museum has served as a valuable resource for both medical students and the general public.
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First steps
Our first task was to develop an idea as to how the visitor, whether a medical student or a layman, would experience the space. We asked ourselves, What should his journey be like?, What should the visitor experience as he moves around the museum? and What should be the defining essence of the museum One of the first things we did was map out the various sections within the museum, so as to be able to sufficiently accommodate each of the 8 sub-sections under anatomy and the 4 under pathology.
Preserving Heritage
What is perhaps Asias finest museum in the sphere of anatomy and pathology would never be complete without a mention of its history and heritage. A very crucial part of this project was to preserve and establish the legacy of the museum being part of the Manipal University, in the university town of Manipal. A history wall summarizing the life and works of the visionary Dr TMA Pai, founder of Manipal group, pays tribute to the man behind the University.