Comments on: Shiv Temple by Sameep Padora & Associates http://www.dezeen.com/2010/11/01/shiv-temple-by-sameep-padora-associates/ architecture and design magazine Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Bane Lim http://www.dezeen.com/2010/11/01/shiv-temple-by-sameep-padora-associates/comment-page-1/#comment-555540 Bane Lim Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:15:40 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/?p=101444#comment-555540 Just wished some elements of sacred geometry was employed in the plan layout of the temple in its grounds. Traditionally a vastu purusha mandala would have been used and the bindu in the centre would have been emphasized. This modern contemporary expression is certainly innovative and daring but somehow lacks the sense of place and subtle qualities that truly sacred architecture evinces from users and visitors to it. The vital ritual of circumambulation around the whole shrine seems incomplete. Less is less! Just wished some elements of sacred geometry was employed in the plan layout of the temple in its grounds. Traditionally a vastu purusha mandala would have been used and the bindu in the centre would have been emphasized. This modern contemporary expression is certainly innovative and daring but somehow lacks the sense of place and subtle qualities that truly sacred architecture evinces from users and visitors to it. The vital ritual of circumambulation around the whole shrine seems incomplete.

Less is less!

]]> By: Jayshree Misra http://www.dezeen.com/2010/11/01/shiv-temple-by-sameep-padora-associates/comment-page-1/#comment-555132 Jayshree Misra Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:05:05 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/?p=101444#comment-555132 Nice and tranquil. The design and surroundings bring a sense of meditative quality to the whole place. The only jarring feature is the wood-clad frame at the entrance - looks scandinavian for some reason to me ! Nice and tranquil. The design and surroundings bring a sense of meditative quality to the whole place. The only jarring feature is the wood-clad frame at the entrance – looks scandinavian for some reason to me !

]]> By: Kushal S http://www.dezeen.com/2010/11/01/shiv-temple-by-sameep-padora-associates/comment-page-1/#comment-554990 Kushal S Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:51:20 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/?p=101444#comment-554990 Nice Work...trying to be different.. But wud have been great if wood clads were substituted by stone ya earthy material itself.....as for now it makes little missmatch...with great shiv shikhara, nice form of design though.. although NICE work !! Nice Work…trying to be different..

But wud have been great if wood clads were substituted by stone ya earthy material itself…..as for now it makes little missmatch…with great shiv shikhara, nice form of design though..

although NICE work !!

]]> By: indra http://www.dezeen.com/2010/11/01/shiv-temple-by-sameep-padora-associates/comment-page-1/#comment-554975 indra Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:16:56 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/?p=101444#comment-554975 Wonder what the traditional Vaastu Pandits may have to say about this! Most temples have Vaastu principles applied and respected. Wonder what the traditional Vaastu Pandits may have to say about this!
Most temples have Vaastu principles applied and respected.

]]> By: QiuT http://www.dezeen.com/2010/11/01/shiv-temple-by-sameep-padora-associates/comment-page-1/#comment-536651 QiuT Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:57:51 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/?p=101444#comment-536651 nice, nice!! like dragon quest's houses!! nice, nice!! like dragon quest's houses!!

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