История выставочного комплекса в Гвалиоре насчитывает более 110 лет. Сегодня здесь располагается около 5000 павильонов и магазинов, комплекс функционирует как самостоятельная единица – здесь есть больница, полицейский участок, отделения банков и другие значимые объекты. Организаторы конкурса предлагают задуматься о новом облике этого места, используя современные технологии, которые позволят не только сделать комплекс более привлекательным и удобным, но также снизить негативное воздействие на окружающую среду.
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Gwalior Trade Fair is one of the oldest and largest trade fair in Madhya Pradesh, in Northern India. It was started in 1905 by the king of Gwalior : Maharaja Madhav Rao Scindia and with the history of 111 years, Gwalior Trade Fair is held at vast and modern fair complex spread over 104 acres. 5000 pavilions and shops, provided with ready-to use structures for showrooms and exhibitions. The fair complex has an independent power sub-station, water system, hospital, police station, banks and other modern facilities. The city boasts of its grand annual event, organized by Gwalior Trade Fair Authority : a nodal agency of Government Of Madhya Pradesh. The event which is a rare and captivating confluence of glorious tradition, culture, tourism and trade with a footfall of 10 million runs for over a month.
The aim of the competition is to redesign Gwalior Trade Fair which can regenerate the allurement of more than 100 year old carnival at the proposed land by Gwalior Trade Fair Authority.
Design a sustainable form of Gwalior Vyapaar Mela; blending it with the new technology and architecture which can bring back its old charm through connecting with the emotions of people from all around.
A fresh new technique and solution to be adopted to make the proposed space more suitable for different kind of exhibitions. The aim should be to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings through efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy and the ecosystem at large.