In Bengaluru, India, an ambitious project led by Dublin-based Heneghan Peng Architects promises to transform an industrial relic into a beacon of innovation. Collaborating with London’s DROO and local firm Cadence Architects, the team is set to unveil the Museum of Innovation, Startup & Technology (MIST) at the historic NGEF campus.
The museum will occupy a revitalized factory, its expansive steel-framed structure adorned with characteristic sawtooth roofs and operable windows opening to a lush 105-acre forest. MIST aims to be the first museum solely dedicated to chronicling “modern India’s journey in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.”
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In the words of Cadence Architects, “MIST is the public space Bengaluru has always needed – a place where the city can gather, connect, and create.” The project turns industrial heritage into a thriving civic landscape that encourages interaction and innovation.
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A Dual-Faceted Innovation HubThe building will house both the museum and a government-led innovation hub, known as the Innoverse. Designed as a “reciprocal structure,” the dual wings foster a dynamic exchange between exhibition and production, allowing MIST to function as a living archive of innovation, while Innoverse adapts to public interest and critique.
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The proposed design features a high-ceilinged exhibition hall and tiered communal areas, punctuated by concrete columns and elevated wooden platforms. This forms part of a broader initiative to redevelop the NGEF campus into an integrated cultural center and “tree park,” spearheaded by the Karnataka Government.
Previously, Heneghan Peng Architects completed notable projects such as the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza and collaborated on Shenzhen’s sinuous Natural History Museum. The lush renderings of MIST, courtesy of DROO, capture a vision of collaboration and connectivity rooted in Bengaluru’s technological evolution.
Source: dezeen.com
Frequently asked questions
What is the Museum of Innovation in Bengaluru?
The Museum of Innovation, Startup & Technology (MIST) is an ambitious project set to occupy a revitalized factory on the historic NGEF campus. It aims to showcase modern India’s journey in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Who is involved in designing the Museum of Innovation?
The project is led by Dublin-based Heneghan Peng Architects, in collaboration with London’s DROO and local firm Cadence Architects.
What makes MIST different from other museums?
MIST is unique as it is the first museum solely dedicated to chronicling modern India’s journey in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, set in a revitalized industrial space.