TOPIC - SCIENCE CITY

A Science City is a place where three types of people come. First, the crowd coming for
enjoyment and purpose of recreation; Second, the students who come to the place for
educational purpose and trips. Third, the people who come for Research work.
Popularization of science to create scientific temper in the community is a priority in the
emerging environment of knowledge-driven economic growth. Besides many other things a
Science Centre is a place which not only entertains the visitors but also plays a significant role
in improving their knowledge and exhibits many informative and interesting elements.
On the other hand, the purpose of a Science City is same as a Science Center but the scale
changes in this case and so does the effectiveness. It consists of many buildings which are again
complimented by interesting landscape elements. In most of the Science Cities, the basic
building elements those are present are a space theatre, an evolution park and a main exhibition
hall to exhibit the elements. A whole sector runs to achieve a certain aim that is to educate and
entertain the visitors. It will showcase contemporary and imaginative exhibits, minds on
experiences, working models, virtual reality, activity corners, labs and live demonstrations to
provide an understanding of science and technology to the population.
The project is aimed at cultivating an interest in science through open-ended exploration away
from text books and black boards, with a scientific approach to problem solving. The project
has something for everyone, regardless of age, education, profession or social strata and is
intended to make science accessible to people who are not part of the formal education system.

WHY DO WE NEED SCIENCE CITIES?

Science city is a system facility that is made in order to explain and present science and
technology to the people in a way that it could be easily understood and provide facts in a fun
manner. Science is just like time as it never gets old and is always true. Science cities aim to
reflect the scientific and technological advancement of Human so far and motivates the
upcoming future to be bright.
AIM
To design a knowledge hub and entertainment hub for education, research and amusement.

OBJECTIVE
 To understand and design to promote innovative and experimental activities through
minds-on exposures and hands-on learning process and enhance public understanding
of the culture of science and technology.
 Preserving the Science & Technology Heritage of the country.
 Efforts to achieve scientific literacy in the country.
 To inculcate Scientific Awareness & Scientific Temper.
 To organize various educational programs for the benefit of students, teachers &
society.
 To support curriculum-based education at school & college level.
 To encourage inquisitive minds to inculcate innovative ideas.
 To display & demonstration the progress & achievements in various fields in science
and technology.
 To provide fun and entertainment sectors in the site for the younger section of the
society.

CASE STUDIES
 SCIENCE CITY, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
 NEHRU SCIENCE CENTRE, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
 PUSHPA GUJRAL SCIENCE CITY, KAPURTALA, PUNJAB
 GUJARAT SCIENCE CITY, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT
 CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, SAN FRANSISCO, CALIFORNIA