THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART,

BENGALURU

It was set up in the premises of the Manikyavelu Mansion at 49 Palace Road, Bangalore and
opened to the public on 18th February, 2009.
Spread over an area of 3.5 acres, the gracious heritage building was transformed from a
residence into an Art Gallery, with a display space of 1551 square meters to which a new
gallery block with a display space of 1260 sq. m. was added. The architecture of the
additional block was designed in such a fashion that it merges with the style and ambience of
the heritage Manikyavelu Mansion while at the same time fulfilling the requirements of a
modern museum.
It is one of the three National Galleries of Modern Art - the other two being in Delhi and
Mumbai. The Gallery stands as a repository of the cultural ethos of the country and
showcases Indian art starting from the early 18th century till the present times.
Situated in a serene ambience dotted with magnificent trees, fountains and a mirror pool the
gallery is an inviting place to quietly devour the tranquillity of art. Equipped with an
auditorium, a public art reference library, a cafeteria, and a museum shop cum facilitation
block, the NGMA Bengaluru looks ahead to becoming a hub of art activities and a major
cultural centre at Bengaluru. The gallery organizes and hosts talks on art and culture by
eminent speakers, seminars, film screenings as well as workshops and guided walks
throughout the year.
 TERI, BANGALORE

Client : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Southern Regional Centre,
Bangalore

Architect : Ar. Sanjay Mohe

Completion Year : 1990

Type of Building : Institutional

Built-up-area : 26,663 sq.ft

Number of Floors : G+2

The design displays a dexterous interplay of five basic natural elements- Sun, Air, Earth, Water
and Sky with the built form, to meet the requirement of thermal, visual and aural comfort.