Hi, fellow architects and designers. This is my first article regarding architecture & design here. Hope you like it!
So this was a conceptual drawing provided to a client for a church to be constructed in Central India. Though the project didnt come into existence there were a few things that I learnt which I would like to share with you.
Starting with the design aspect or language used in the building these are some points that seemed to astonish me and gave a good result in the final aesthetics and feel of the overall design.
- Raw use of materials/unfinished surfaces
- Placement of openings and masses in thirds to create a Gothic sense into modern Brutalist architecture
- Combined use of glass and concrete to create interesting dynamism and highlight certain portions specifically placed in thirds to provide the elevation a balance throughout
Use of repitition in the auditorium part which contained maximum number of openings hence creating interesting patterns inside the prayer hall.
The openings of the building were flushed inside to add a layer and to act as surfaces which catch light and provide depth.
These openings contained stained glass which again caught light and provided a good backdrop to highlight certain areas of the building exteriors as well as interiors.
Here is one another view of the design. Hope you like it!
