Abin Design Studio creates latticed concrete and glass temple in India
Narayantala Thakurdalan by Indian practice Abin Design Studio is a concrete Hindu temple with a glazed corner that opens onto the street in Bansberia.
Precast concrete jalis, or lattices, are stacked to create a screen wall around part of the shrine.
Glass doors open at the sides
The column-free space allows for unobstructed access for worship, and during festivals, via a wide door on one side.
If all the glass doors are opened, the whole external corner can be opened up to turn the interior and
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