Lotus Temple Case Study
Lotus Temple Case Study
Lotus Temple Case Study
LOCATION MAP
o Technical
: Expressionist
: New Delhi, India
: 13 November 1986
: 24 December 1986
: 34.27m
details
Structural system
: Concrete frame and
precast concrete ribbed roof
o Diameter
: 70m
o
o Design
and construction
Architect
o Structural engineer
o Seating capacity
o
: Fariborz Sahba
: Flint & Neill
: 1 ,300
SITE PLAN
ZONING PLAN
ARIAL VIEW
SCARED SYMBOL
When one looks closely at Indian architecture,
one realizes that despite the outward
dissimilarities to be seen between various
temples, we can sometimes discover
significant and sacred symbols regarded as
holy and divine by all the Indian religions,
symbols which have even penetrated to other
countries and other religions. One of these
symbols is the sacred flower of the Indians, the
lotus.
CREATIVE FORCE
A R C H I T E C T U R A L B R I L L I A N C E O F LO T U S
TEMPLE
o
o
A R C H I T E C T U R A L B LO SS O M I N G O F T H E
LO T U S
oThe temple complex, as seen from the layout,
consists of the main house of worship; the
ancillary block which houses the reception
centre, the library and the administrative
building; and the restrooms block.
The
The top where the leaves separate out, nine radial beams
provide the necessary lateral support. Since the lotus is
open at the top, a glass and steel roof at the level of the
radial beams provides protection from rain and facilitates
the entry of natural light into the auditorium. Below the
entrance leaves and outer leaves, nine massive arches
rise in a ring. A row of steps through each arch lead into
the main hall
The inner leaves enclose the interior dome in a canopy
made of crisscrossing ribs and shells of intricate pattern.
When viewed from inside, each layer of ribs and shells
disappears as it rises, behind the next, lower layer . Some
of the ribs converge radialy and meet at a central hub.
The radial beams emanating from the inner leaves
described earlier meet at the centre of the building and
rest on this hub. A neoprene pad is provided between the
radial beams and the top of the interior dome to allow
lateral movement caused by the effects of temperature
changes and wind.
LOTUS TEMPLE
INFORMATION CENTRE
The Information Centre of the Lotus Temple
consists of a ART GALLERY or we can say it a
PICTORIAL MUSEUM having all the information
about Lotus Temple and the Bahai House Of
Worship.
SEQUENCES OF
CONSTRUCTION
The
basement and the
INTERIOR DOME
Three ribs spring from the crown of each arch.
While the central one (the dome rib)
rises radialy towards the central hub, the other
two (the base ribs) move away from the central rib
and intersect with similar base ribs of adjacent
arches, thus forming an intricate pattern. Other
radial ribs rise from each of these intersections
and all meet at the centre of the dome .Up to a
certain height, the space between the ribs is
covered by two layers of 6Omm-thick shells. The
intricate pattern of the interior dome
VENTILATION
INTERNAL VENTILATION
SYSTEM
FINAL SIGNIFICATION
The Lotus represents the Manifestation of God,
and is also a symbol of Purity and Tenderness. Its
significance is deeply rooted in the minds and
hearts of the Indians. In the epic poem of
Mahabharata, the CREATOR BRAHMA is described
as having sprung from the Lotus that grew out of
Lord Vishnus navel when that deity lay absorbed
in meditation. There is a deep and universal
LORD BUDDHA
said
thatis regarded as a
reverence
for the had
lotus,
which
sacred flower associated with Worship throughout
WE SHOULD BE LIKE A LOTUS WHICH
many centuries.
ALTHOUGH LIVE IN DIRTY WATER,STILL
REMAINS BEAUTIFUL AND UNDEFILED BY ITS
SURROUNDINGS.
Visiting Hours:
Summer Timing
(1st April to 30th September)
TUESDAY to SUNDAY
(Monday closed)
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Closed on public holidays :
Winter Timing
No
(1st October
31st March)
Entery
fee : to
Free
TUESDAY to SUNDAY
Authorization
: No
(Monday: closed)
Address
Lotus Templ East
9:30 a.m.
5:30ji,
p.m.
Kailash
Hill,toKalka
NewVisit
Delhi,
Delhi
For the Exotic View
During
Evening Hours as
110019,
IndiaGlitters Like Diamond.Evening is
Lotus
Temple
Contact
No :011-26470526
the
Best Time
to Visit.
THANK YOU
GROUP NO.- 5
DEEPIKA ATTARIA
MAHIPAT RATHOR
NITIN MOHAN
BAHRTI DHARMANI
MITALI SHARMA
DEEPIKA CHODHRY