The Rice Museum, located in Mandya, India, is dedicated to preserving indigenous rice varieties through the efforts of Syed Ghani, who has recovered over 1,000 native paddy varieties. Collaboratively designed by RC Architects and the Selco Foundation, the museum maintains a domestic character while transforming into a public learning space. It functions as a classroom and exhibition area, promoting storytelling and cultural preservation. The museum facilitates knowledge exchange while maintaining an intimate and meditative architectural experience, fostering engagement with agricultural heritage.
Syed Ghani has dedicated himself to preserving indigenous rice varieties through seed conservation, proliferation, and educational initiatives, recovering more than 1,000 native rice varieties.
The Rice Museum serves as a classroom, exhibition space, and gathering hall, supporting storytelling, knowledge exchange, and cultural preservation related to rice cultivation.
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