FLUID SCULPTURE

The project, designed by tHE GRID Architects, showcases an innovative and thoughtful approach to address the pressing challenge of sustainable construction, creating a built environment that is environmentally friendly, culturally rich and visually captivating.

Project: TARANG, Ahmedabad; Designers: tHE GRID Architects

The project is one of the largest terracotta tile arch vault structures in India. The form of the pavilion, rooted in a biophilic design approach, creates gentle upswells, soft swoops and harmonic waves. An ambience of evocative silence is created, where the light speaks, the wind sings and the earthenware roofing produces melody and is animated by the changing patterns of light and wind. The project fosters a timeless environment, promoting a meaningful dialogue between different eras. Its design evokes a sense of continuity and connection that transcends the present moment, encouraging a dialogue that spans across time.

The design takes into account the specific context of the south-west location and incorporates a remarkable construction technique. The design showcases an innovative and thoughtful approach to address the pressing challenge of sustainable construction, creating a built environment that is environmentally friendly, culturally rich and visually captivating. By employing traditional construction techniques without software or digital tools, it celebrates the artistry of the workers.

The intervention aims to create a versatile space that accommodates various activities, both within and around the building. The project was conceptualized as a dynamic gallery space, meticulously designed to adapt and evolve seamlessly. Its purpose is to serve as an immersive exhibition platform where the interiors are transformed into canvases, showcasing the featured products.