BAHAI HOUSE OF WORSHIP
National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is
Bihar Sharif, Bihar
Ongoing
41,000 sqft
Cultural, Spiritual
Architecture Live!, Biltrax Media, Architect and Interiors India, Religion World
Shortlisted in Future Civic category of World Architecture Festival, 2022
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Bahai house of worship intertwines the vivid narrative of art, craft, technology, and architecture. The edifice sits at the center of 7.5 acre site, located in a historically relevant site of Bihar Sharif, famous for the ancient Buddhist universities of Nalanda and Odantapuri. It is designed as a place of worship open to all irrespective of any religious affiliations.
The quest to hunt for ideas which will have consequences in the future, led to an explorative process to optimize the building efficiency in terms of lighting, heating, cooling and structural stability without compromising on the aesthetics.The form of the prayer hall has been optimized for natural daylight and ventilation. Openings at the center of the dome and in each ring of arches will reduce the weight of the ceiling while allowing gentle light to filter in. The acoustics of the space have been carefully designed, eliminating the need of additional audio visual equipment, further reducing the dependency on electricity.
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