S Shivagugan

AR2054

Nestled beside the historic Manek Burj fort wall, this cultural and religious discourse center offers a contemplative sensory experience that enhances each and every moment a person experiences within the space. The intervention is defined by a series of concrete ribs that function both as structural elements and spatial dividers, orchestrating a rhythm of light and shadow throughout the space. The design is based on the idea of layered experiences, gradually leading visitors from the more open, less immersive outer areas into the quiet, deeply reflective inner spaces.Subtle textures and muted tones of the intervention contrast the rugged, timeworn surface of the fort wall, highliting it in the process.This materality ehances the sensory journey, allowing users to transition seamlessley from public engagement to personal introspection. As such, the center becomes not only a space for discourse but also one of spatial storytelling- connecting people to their roots and traditions