Abstract:
Nalanda Mahavihara was the vital platform for scholars, learners, and researchers not only
from India but across the world. Worldwide students came on the same platform for learning
was the greatest illustration of enlightenment in itself. Nalanda ruins witnesses the various
elements of Buddhist architecture. Remains of Nalanda suggest the impeccable existence of
Buddhism and Buddhist architecture. Being the library of upcoming Nalanda university, strong
historic context follows the designing in the library, which leads the study towards Buddhist
architecture.
The focus of the study is to design the library building of upcoming
Nalanda University incorporating the elements of Buddhist architecture found in ancient
Nalanda by integrating contemporary Buddhist architecture that reflects and restore the spirit
and the holistic story of Nalanda Mahavihara. This study also focuses on various spaces of the
library in design. The thesis report showcases this detailed design methodology from site
selection to final design proposals.
