Developed for the first FMCBG meeting of the G20 summit in Bengaluru, the exhibition was designed as a spatial narrative presenting India’s cultural heritage through a sequence of immersive installations. The intervention transforms the linkway connecting the hotel lobby to the convention center into a curated journey, using bamboo, fabric, and traditional craft practices to introduce movement, texture, and visual depth within an otherwise reflective and minimal architectural setting.

The central installation, The Cocoon – The Silk Story, draws from Karnataka’s silk heritage, using a metaphoric form inspired by the silkworm cocoon. The outer shell presents materials, processes, and artifacts associated with silk production, while the interior integrates audiovisual content narrating the lifecycle from cultivation to finished fabric. The structure reuses and adapts an earlier pavilion, aligning with the project’s circular approach.

Along the circulation spine, The Wall – The Wave introduces directionality through bamboo split formations that function both as structural surfaces and display systems for regional art forms such as Chittara. The Raft and the Craft positions artifacts on bamboo raft-like tables placed over mirror-clad bases, creating the visual effect of floating elements within the space. Flows and Falls introduces vertical bamboo elements and draped sarees, forming a layered installation that references the relationship between natural forms and cultural expression.

Fabricated off-site and assembled on location, the exhibition integrates design, craft, and material exploration within a constrained timeline. The use of bamboo and traditional techniques, combined with a coordinated installation strategy, enables a cohesive environment that aligns with the principles of sustainability while presenting regional identity at an international platform.