Smritivan Earthquake Memorial

Architect: Vastushilpa Sangath

Year: 2023

Location: Bhuj, India

Category: Installations & Structures

Smritivan Earthquake Memorial

About

At 8:46 am on January 26, 2001, an earthquake occurred in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, it irrevocably shook innumerable lives and killed 13,805 people. The destruction of habitat, property, and infrastructure ran in billions.

Building Info

  • Total Floor Area: 19100 m²

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