India to 3D print art gallery in Uttar Pradesh
The 7.5m-tall building will feature an exhibition hall, a sculpture gallery, and an amphitheater
The government of Uttar Pradesh, India, has announced plans to build the state’s first 3D printed art gallery in the temple town of Ayodhya. This initiative is part of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision to transform Ayodhya into a hub of cultural grandeur and planned development.
The Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) has initiated preparations for the construction of the gallery, which will be built on a 1,500-square-metre area near Vashishtha Bhawan on Tedhi Bazar road. The gallery will feature an exhibition hall, a sculpture gallery, and an amphitheater – providing a dynamic platform for showcasing art and culture.
An official spokesperson stated that the 3D printed art gallery project would serve as a pilot initiative – demonstrating the efficiency, cost-saving potential, and environmental benefits of 3D printing technology in building construction. The building, standing at a height of 7.5 meters, will house amenities such as a garden, lounge, cafeteria, art boutique, and craft shops. The detailed design of the gallery is currently being finalized.
In addition to the art gallery, a mechanized multi-level smart parking facility will be constructed in the Ramkot locality, near the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, with an investment of ₹53 crore (approximately $6.3 million).
