Protean of Loci

Thane Creek, Navi Mumbai I Architecture Design Thesis Semester

Guide: Ar. Swapna Hankare

The thesis undertook understanding how varied religons progressed over time and how it affected the architecture of their places of worship. It parallelly tried to understand the lasting effects of the pandemic on humanity and the shift in belief systems of people from God, to more spiritual practices.

After analysing of over 100 people in the urban context the programme was set to be a Spiritual centre located in a urban zone but in the lap of nature. Materials used were exposed rammed earth, concrete and glass to allow for the true nature of the material to be visible. Atmospheres by Peter Zumthor and O.O.O. by Graham Harman were theories that heavily guided the design.