Temple
Architectural and cultural exploration of temples as spiritual spaces, community centers, and design landmarks.
SPHERE
The sphere is like the sacred and divine form of space. It is the final stage in the transformation of energy that follows a divine purpose. The sphere is the most efficient form to store and spread the energy. All planets and stars follow the same, as if they have a shared code of consciousness. This transformation is a manifestation of a common destiny.
Five Studios Reimagine the Parthenon as a Living Canvas in Melbourne's NGV Garden
Temple of Boom builds a one-third-scale Parthenon from glass-reinforced concrete and lets Melbourne's street artists transform it over nine months.
Reimagining Somapura Mahavihara
Somapura Mahavihara is a 1300 years old Buddhist monastery of Bengal. The aim of this project is to make people know the history and significance of this spiritual place through spatial interpretation and Landscape. this project aims to address social, economic, and environmental well-being within the context of the current biodiversity crisis and climate e
Demystifying Devadasis
Deciphering the past of the Devadasis's community and reinstilling their identity that is strongly rooted in the dance form. Year : 2016 (Undergraduation project)
Temple Complex and Community Center Nardipur by Raasa Architects
A serene temple complex blending arches, courtyards, and nature, fostering spiritual connection, community interaction, and harmony through light and simplicity.
Temple Bar
The Bar is the 'space between'- a temple, an urban room, a campus, a theatre. Located between 'U' type building defining limits and space, the bar is connecting between earth and sky, extends its spatial experiment into the street in front, and into the city. Like this, the urban narrative continuity.
Temple Complex in Hampshire by James Gorst Architects: A Contemporary Sanctuary Rooted in Simplicity and Sustainability
A serene timber temple complex blending sacred architecture, sustainability, and landscape in Hampshire's South Downs by James Gorst Architects.
Contemporary Temple Architecture: Datta Vihara Shrine by Karan Darda Architects in Pune
A contemporary Hindu shrine in Pune blending traditional temple elements with modern architecture to create a vibrant spiritual and communal space.
GIST
The temple is divided into two parts. The upper part is a source of sunlight (roof gap), and the lower part is linked to a source of water (body of water). They complete each other: when you look up , you see the water reflections, but not the water itself. Respectively, when you’re on the lower level, you see light, but not the sun.
Interesting concept. Although the quiet and delicate form of the pavilion, it makes no relation with the surroundings, only with the sky and the introduced water element. The design is interesting but lacks personality. The generated spaces are too sterile. I can understand the absence of matter and the abstract form of the structure though.
James Gorst Architects finishes temple complex in Hampshire
The beautiful and serene temple is a place of worship for people of all faiths. The complex includes a main temple, a smaller temple, a library, and a meeting hall
LEAF TEAMPLE
Reconciliation of dualities through religious tradition .The country is urbanized, the city is ruralized .Tradition adapts to modernity and future feeds on tradition .The sacred and profane complement each other, and the individual recovers his identity in the community and the community feeds its identity in the individual.
The relationship beetween the building and the surroundings is extremely careful and well established. The design and the materiality of the space invites to mindfulness and calm. The program is not clear, and the purposes are not well comunicated by the building. Although the overall proposal is quiet satisfactory.