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KARPAGA VIJAYAGAR TEMPLE

Nature Religious
Location Matunga, Mumbai

Client Temple trust
Status
 Completed
Area 600sq.ft
Year 2024


Project Lead Ar. Rohit Shinkre 
Project Team Ar. Rishi Vora
General Contractor Vishal Enterprise

 

A small temple shrine within the Matunga Station in Mumbai was renovated for better quality of space, lighting and weather protection. Existing features were highlighted. An existing majestic tree behind the shrine was integrated in the space. The new roof of  translucent 16mm multiwall polycarbonate provided diffused light and insulation . An internal 'volume' was created with GFRC screens derived from the geometry of the 'kolams' the auspicious patterns drawn at the thresholds of houses and  temples of south India. 

Scope of Work Design and build contract. From preliminary design studies to handover.

©2024 by Rohit Shinkre Architects

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