NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART, NEW DELHI

PROJECT INFORMATION
PLACE – NEW DELHI
YEAR – 1954
SITE AREA – 24,700 SQ MT.
FOOTFALL – 75-100 PEOPLE/DAY

PURPOSE
The principal aims and objectives of the National Gallery of
Modern Art Museum is :
• To acquire, organize, maintain and develop galleries and
preserve works of modern art from 1850s onward for
permanent display.

• To organize special exhibitions not only in its own premises

but in other parts of the country and abroad.

• Also act as education and documentation having specialized

library of books, periodicals, photographs and other audio
visual materials.

• To organize lectures, seminars and conferences, and to

encourage higher studies and research in different fields.
 LOCATION

ACCESS
• The access to the site is from Sher Shah Suri Road while travelling towards the India Gate.
• There are two entrances to the site but the one on C-Hexagon Road remains closed due to security reasons.
• As we enter there’s a road that leads up to a drop/pick area which further leads to the Parking.

PARKING
• Just before entering from the gate there’s parking area for the people.
• Parking for special dignitaries and VIP’s who come to attend exhibitions is provided separately inside the art gallery.
 LANDSCAPE
Landscaping has been done
beautifully and circulation passages
are crafted from it in order to
connect the buildings.

CIRCULATION
• From the gate to the point where the
Entry to the gallery building begins, is all vehicular as well as
pedestrians.
• Staircases evolved out of straight passages
inorder to connect different blocks.

MATERIALS
• Pink and red sandstone has been used in the Pics showing circulation spaces.
exterior façade of New Wing in order to
compliment the old building.
• Random Rubble stone masonry has been
done.
• Black granite and marble has been used for
flooring.
• Modern interiors done in the new wing, lit
by artificial and natural light.
Outdoor parking area

Landscaping
 JAIPUR HOUSE
The structure has a butterfly layout and a central dome. The structure is clad
in red and yellow sandstone. Inside, has large spiral staircase leading to the
upper floor. Its now used to hold permanent art exhibitions.
Block 1
It’s a four-level block which consists of permanent gallery on its ground , first
and second floors and cafeteria in the basement.

Block 2
It has a temporary gallery space and display area.

Block 3
Is the house of the administrative and academic offices, auditorium, preview
theatre, conference halls, library, lecture room and museum shop.
PARKING AND ENTRANCE
ENTRY GATE

OBSERVATIONS

1. Site has 4 entry/exit gates

2. Gates of same width- 5300mm
3. Proper signage at entrance gate.
4. Currently there is no dedicated
parking space available for people
with disabilities within the
building premises.
5. Parking for visitors is not allowed
inside the campus. Only official
and staff parking is allowed. SIGNAGES PROVIDED
6. No separate parking for 4-wheelers AT ENTRANCE
and two-wheelers.
7. Signage indicating parking facility
is missing.
8. Covered parking for high officials.
9. The entrance is not sign posted.

PARKING AVAILABLE
 PARKING AND ENTRANCE

PROPOSAL
1. Separate parking signage to be installed for 4- wheeler and 2-
wheeler parking.
2. Signage for accessible parking should be provided.
3. Entrance to the building has been made accessible by a ramp as
well as by steps.
4. Tactile flooring to be installed properly on the kerb ramp.
5. Entrance to be maintained properly.
TACTILE TO BE INSTALLED ON CURB RAMP

ENTRANCE TO BE MAINTAINED PROPERLY PARKING SIGNAGE TO BE INSTALLED

 ENTRANCE
1. The ramp surface is smooth and non- slippery.
2. Both sides handrails are provided on the
ramp.
3. There are six steps at the entrance, however,
there is no marking on the edge of the steps
for the benefit of people with visual
impairments.
4. There are no handrails at either side of the
steps.
ENTRANCE RAMP/ TACTILE FLOORING TO BE INSTALLED

ENTRANCE STEPS TACTILE STRIPS AND HANDRAIL TO BE

INSTALLED AT THE ENTRY
 INTERNAL STAIRCASE

1. Handrail exists on only one side at

800mm height.
2. There is no edge marking on the tread
for the benefit of visually impaired
visitors.
3. There are no tactile warning blocks to
guide the visitors with visual WHEELCHAIR PROVIDED WITH THE STAIRS INSIDE
impairments. THE BUILDING
4. Signage indicating staircase is
inadequate and is not legible.
5. The floor surface is non-slippery and
non-reflective which is a good practice.
6. Wheelchair has been provided near the
staircase

TACTILE AND WARNING BLOCK TO BE INSTALLED

AT THE STAIRS

OBSERVATIONS
1. There is a lift connecting
all floors in the new
building with 900mm
entry.
LIFT
PROPOSAL
1. Rear mirror and handrails to be provided inside the lift.
2. Door entrance should be 900mm at least.
3. Panel buttons should be in braille.

2. Rear mirror was not

present in the lift.

3. There is visual display

facility for the benefit of
hearing impaired visitors,
which is a good practice.

4. Lift has a provision of

audio announcement
facility indicating the
arrival at a floor.

5. Lift controls are above

800mm are not Braille.

6. 2 sided handrail were

provided inside the lift.
 RAMP

OBSERVATIONS

1. There is ramp present inside the new exhibition

building.
2. The ramp width is 1500mm, length of 2900mm and
height of 3000mm.
3. Handrails are present on both the sides of the ramp
at the height of 750mm and 900mm.
4. There are no tactile warning blocks to guide the
visitors with visual impairment.
5. The floor surface of the ramp is slippery and
reflective

PROPOSAL
1. Proper directional signage must be installed at all
entrances to guide the visitors towards the ramp.
2. Tactile warning blocks should be placed 400 mm
before the beginning and end of each ramp to
indicate the level change to visually impaired
persons.

TACTILE FLOORING TO BE PROVIDED AT THE RAMP

 TOILETS
OBSERVATIONS
1. There is a provision of accessible
toilet unit for the disabled but not
according to the norms. Also, its door
opens inside the washroom.
2. The door width is 900 mm making
accessible for wheelchair users.
3. Urinal has a step free access.
4. Urinal and washbasin height is
700mm and 800mm respectively.
5. WC height of 450mm
PROPOSAL
1. The existing toilet door width needs
to be widened to 900 mm to allow
wheel chair user to use the facility.
2. Provide adequate directional
signage leading to accessible public
toilet unit.
3. Warning blocks to be installed near
urinal and WC.
4. Ensure periodic maintenance and
cleaning of the toilet unit.

WARNING BLOCK TO BE ACCESSIBLE TOILET WARNING BLOCK TO BE INSTALLED

INSTALLED NEAR WC ENTRANCE NEAR URINALS
THANK YOU!