Christie, the global visual and audio technology company, has announced that its laser projection solutions are central to the new Bapu Tower Museum in Patna, Bihar, where they have been engaging visitors since its official opening in February.
This milestone project, launched by the Government of Bihar, honours Mahatma Gandhi’s lasting legacy and his crucial contribution to India’s independence movement through compelling storytelling and engaging visuals.
Bapu Tower Museum, a symbolic and functional public space, embodies Gandhi’s principles of peace, non-violence, and social justice. It comprises the Rectangular and Tower Buildings. The Rectangular Building contains three galleries and connects smoothly with the Tower Building through bridges. A grand ramp inside the Tower guides visitors on an experiential journey that explores Gandhi’s life.
Design Habit was the museum's design consultant, managing all aspects of gallery design to create a cohesive, immersive experience that reflects the museum’s vision.
Laser projectors enhance storytelling
Almost 100 Christie laser projectors from the Inspire, GS, and Captiva Series enhance the museum’s storytelling with vivid, high-impact visuals.
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Christie was chosen for its proven reliability, high-brightness projection, vibrant colour reproduction, and energy-efficient laser illumination. It also offers flexible installation options suitable for large immersive theatres and smaller exhibit spaces. Vama Communications installed and commissioned the systems, handling ambient audio, AV equipment, and multimedia content integration to deliver seamless performance across the facility.
“Our vision for the Bapu Tower Museum was to design a space that is not only architecturally significant but also immersive in storytelling,” says Amardeep Behl, founder and design director of Design Habit.
“Christie’s projection technology allowed us to realize that vision with rich visuals that enhance the narrative and create a deep, lasting impact on every visitor.”
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Bharat Upadhyay, director of Design Habit, adds: “Beyond aesthetics, our goal was to craft an experience where technology seamlessly enhances storytelling.
"The use of projection technology enabled us to translate conceptual narratives into lively, emotionally engaging environments that authentically connect visitors with Gandhi’s teachings and philosophy.”
“It was an honor to be entrusted with such a meaningful project,” says Raj Parikh, director of Vama Communications. “By integrating Christie’s advanced laser projection systems with our expertise in installation and AV content, we’ve helped create an environment that conveys the spirit and philosophy of Gandhi in a way that is both educational and emotionally resonant.”
A key cultural attraction
Strategically positioned across three thematic galleries and five ramps, the projectors vividly highlight key moments and milestones from Gandhi’s journey.
Highlights include ultra-short-throw projections on walls using Captiva DWU500S projectors, translucent screens paired with hyper-realistic, full-sized silicon sculptures illuminated by GS Series DWU630-GS and DWU880-GS projectors, and larger exhibits such as the impressive 360-degree immersive orientation theatre.
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This theatre includes a 60-seat turntable using Inspire Series DWU960ST-iS projectors equipped with a 0.65–0.75:1 fixed short-throw zoom lens. It has become a top attraction for visitors, admired for its realistic projections and immersive surround sound.
Bapu Tower Museum also represents the largest use of Christie laser projection systems in Bihar, highlighting the state’s increased investment in advanced ProAV technologies for cultural and tourism initiatives.
Rishubh Nayar, sales director for India, Christie, says: “We are delighted to see how our laser projectors have transformed Bapu Tower Museum into a unique experience for the people of Patna and beyond. This project underscores Christie’s commitment to helping cultural institutions connect with audiences through compelling, technology-driven storytelling.
"We are also grateful to Design Habit and Vama Communications for their expertise in realizing this landmark cultural space, which now stands as a shining beacon of knowledge and heritage.”
Since opening, the facility has attracted many visitors, with word-of-mouth boosting its reputation.
Earlier this year, Christie introduced the Eclipse G3, a unique 6DLP projector that delivers true HDR for exceptional image quality.
