Regarding the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum (LD Museum), Louis Kahn's design for the museum is characterized by the use of exposed brickwork, geometric shapes, and an innovative interplay of light and shadow. The museum is designed to provide a contemplative and engaging environment for visitors to interact with art and culture.
B.V. Doshi, on the other hand, is known for his own architectural philosophy that focuses on creating human-centric, contextually responsive, and sustainable spaces. While he wasn't directly responsible for the design of the museum building itself, his influence might have contributed to the overall philosophy of the surrounding plaza and its integration with the museum.
Here, I tried to capture buildings from the standpoint of architectural comprehension, geometry, light and shadows, and the livingness of any building in relation to its setting. Also attempted to demonstrate how one can think about design and become sensitive to many aspects of design.
Device Detail: Motorola X4
Camera Detail: 12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.55”, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0”, 1.12µm, no AF
Camera Detail: 12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.55”, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0”, 1.12µm, no AF
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Timelessness
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Transitional approach
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In Between
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Narration
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Space Expressions
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Indside Out
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Cosmic Expressions
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Interconnections
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Depth
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Blending
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B.V Doshi’s works speak of modernism, symbolism, and timelessness. This is why his works usually accommodate a mixture of structure systems. This particular project is also such an example of different Indian elements of design. After receiving the project, BV Doshi visited archived facilities at Duke University to observe how climate control is managed there. The building is thus an example of a ‘filter’ between contemporary and traditional architecture for India.
“If you are in tune with your project and the purpose for which it is being built, then you drop your ego and ask yourself what it really is that you must do. Then the building emerges. No style, no period, pure experience.” — B.V Doshi
“If you are in tune with your project and the purpose for which it is being built, then you drop your ego and ask yourself what it really is that you must do. Then the building emerges. No style, no period, pure experience.” — B.V Doshi
