Architecture for the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)

Guiding visitors through the museum is an essential part of my role as an architect. These walkthroughs are a dialogue, explaining how the building's design enhances the experience of the art it houses.

The sculpture court at MAP, featuring work by Stephen Cox, is designed as a transitional space between the city street and the museum interior. It makes art accessible to the public, blurring the lines between inside and outside.

Another view of a Stephen Cox sculpture, where the texture of the stone interacts with the light and the architectural materials of the museum. This interplay between art and its container is central to the design.

The artist Stephen Cox himself tending to his sculpture before the museum preview. This highlights the deep collaboration between artist and architect required to create a truly integrated cultural space.

A sculpture set against a bed of marigolds for the museum's opening. This juxtaposition of contemporary art with traditional elements reflects the museum's mission to bridge historical and modern Indian culture.

A powerful wooden sculpture by artist L.N. Tallur commands the gallery space. The architecture is intentionally restrained here to serve as a quiet, supportive backdrop for such significant works of art.

Artist L.N. Tallur standing with his work inside a gallery at MAP. The success of a museum's architecture can be measured by how well it serves the vision of the artists whose work it protects and displays.

Artist Tarik Currimbhoy speaks beside his polished steel sculpture at the museum's entrance. The reflective surface of the artwork captures the movement of the city, creating a living connection to the urban environment.

This video shows the dynamic reflections on Tarik Currimbhoy's sculpture, demonstrating how art can animate a space. The architecture provides a frame for this constant, fluid interaction with light and movement.