TARANG (means waves in Hindi language) fluid like water

“TARANG”, presently the largest Catalan Terracotta brick tile, arch vault structure, in India.

The is project rooted in Biophilic design that embraces versatility, offering space for various activities creating an environment that transcends time which embraces a sense of freedom and liberation from confinement. Tarang's design takes into account the specific context of the South West location and incorporates a remarkable construction technique. The design showcases an innovative and thoughtful approach to address the pressing challenge of sustainable construction, creating a built environment that is environmentally friendly, culturally rich, and visually captivating. By employing traditional construction techniques without software or digital tools, Tarang celebrates the artistry of the workers. The thought process was fluid like water. Inspired by nature, its design reflects organic shapes and utilizes materials with low embodied energy to minimize the carbon footprint such as natural stone, terracotta brick tiles and earthenware roofing, the project strives to reduce its ecological impact. A technique that involves spanning without steel and shuttering or ancillary structures that are typically used to bear the weight of an arch during the building process. The structure's beauty lies in its ability to be enjoyed in different spaces, at different times of the day and is animated by the changing patterns of light and wind. The project's core values revolve around deep respect for Mother Earth, appreciation for craftsmanship, and preservation of cultural heritage.

The formed undulations bring a varied Aspect to the viewers eyes. The structure engulfs the space, the undulations become the walls, the walls become the enclosure. It makes one realise that it’s the parts of the voids and the expose bricks in between that make the edifice as one. It merges us with nature as if the built form didn’t exist but was born from the core of the earth itself. Tarang's design offers several benefits that are both people-centric and environmentally considerate. The building serves as a valuable asset to society, meeting the principles of inclusive design and promoting sustainability, fostering community engagement and interaction for art and culture.