PURVA BHANDARI
Mr. Sahil Thappa
purva_b@nid.edu
This graduation project investigates the potential of India hosting the 2036 Olympics as a cultural, social, and systemic phenomenon. Moving beyond the sporting event itself, the work explores how India can envision the Games through values of infrastructure, sustainability, and long-term legacy. Research included analyzing the urban regeneration and economic outcomes of past Olympic Games, reflecting on both historical successes and failures to address financial risks and urban impact. The project applies these insights to position India’s role within a conscious, future-oriented framework. To support this vision, design tools were developed, including a manifesto, participatory workshops, and a giga-map. These tools facilitate collective inquiry into the essence of an Indian Olympics and the legacy it should create. Ultimately, the project asks how design can enable the Games to become more equitable and impactful for society, using the event as a platform to project national identity and future readiness.