Mahatama Mandir
INI Design Studio
June 2018
Gandhinagar
Mahatma Mandir that finds home in the city of Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat, India, develops as an exemplification of engineering refinement and enduring focus. Beneath the veneer of this structure lies various layers of resourceful imagination and undiscovered realms, an account of a cluster of HIFAB’s luminaries who have directed their efforts to enhance the exterior aspect that is presently in discussion.
The transition from blueprints to reality was a challenging adventure. Confronted with an array of obstacles, the team went up and down relentlessly, round the clock, surmounting each hurdle with remarkable tenacity. One of the most formidable challenges was the concurrent involvement of multiple agencies, leading to timing and coordination intricacies. Scaffolding materials remained elusive, and securing a scissor lift was akin to a quest for the Holy Grail. The agency that managed to seize the lift surged ahead, leaving others trailing in its wake, underscoring the intense competition and indomitable resolve that permeated the project.
The committed team, wholly immersed in their labor of love, established residence on the premises, eating, sleeping, and breathing the known-architecture they were erecting. The pressure was relentless, but their determination was up and above. The team worked incessantly, pushing the boundaries of architectural design and facade construction to uncharted frontiers.
This building is a true work of art in the way it brings together various architectural elements, demonstrating our skill in blending them into a beautiful and cohesive whole.However, in the creating process, each facade posed a unique challenge. The South side necessitated a 10-degree slope; the East faced a 7-degree inclination; the West side boasted a 30-degree lean, and the North wall was artfully vertical. To shape these multifaceted facade angles neatly, we had to work with utmost precision and a keen eye for detail. Establishing seamless connections amidst this diversity of angles posed a significant challenge, leading to numerous cycles of revisions and adjustments. As the deadline for Building Use Permission (BUP) drew nearer, our resolve to meet it remained steadfast. In order to keep the project’s momentum, we opted for the temporary installation of glass facades, underscoring our unyielding commitment to our work, despite the associated costs.
Upon its culmination, Shivalik Shilp arose as an indomitable architectural gem within the urban landscape. The trials surmounted during this project pale in comparison to the enduring renown and prosperity it now enjoys. The façade, embodying precision and ingenuity, has etched an indelible imprint on the architectural realm for the city.
The Mahatma Mandir facade project surpasses the mere use of glass and steel, manifesting as a masterpiece of human creativity, and a profound desire for gratifying results. It acts as a confirmation of the potential that can be realized when enthusiastic individuals join forces to breathe life into a shared vision.
As the sun sets over the sprawling expanse of Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the Mahatma Mandir facade illuminates with a warm, beckoning radiance, a perpetual reminder that with the right ensemble, the right vision, and the right resoluteness, any dream can be etched into the very fabric of reality.
In the world of architecture, the only confines that exist are those of your imagination, where limitations are mere illusions and challenges are stepping stones to greatness.
Glass on MS Facade
L & T Construction