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typically sing hymns during religious services at a gurdwara so it was floral patterns and partly embedded columns.
essential that the new space have excellent acoustics. The selection of Upon the project’s completion, the Sikh members involved with the
Corian® Solid Surface helped to overcome these challenges. day-to-day running of the Tuto Mazara gurdwara were impressed
The advanced surface was chosen over marble, a stone traditionally with how Corian® Solid Surface met the congregation’s needs.
used in religious architecture – for example, the decorative marble Known for its subtle textural effects, the material was the perfect fit
inlay seen at the Taj Mahal in Agra. The team working on the Kutia for the architectural brief: to create a welcoming atmosphere that
Tapstan gurdwara in Tuto Mazara preferred to use Corian® Solid resonates purity and serenity without becoming overly distracting to
Surface since marble inlay work is time-consuming and because of the faithful who come to pray and meditate.
the porosity of marble. The project is successful on two fronts. First, the design delivers a
Singh’s plans called for over 3,000 square feet of surface to be clad soothing space where worshippers share an uplifting experience. This is
with Corian® Solid Surface in the Glacier White color, which was thanks to the choice of materials employed by the architect. In addition,
used together with Agra Red sandstone and mother-of-pearl inlay the ability to recreate traditional architectural motifs by using an
on the walls in the hall of the temple. Components in Glacier White innovative material such as Corian® Solid Surface provides an important
featured carved patterns that resembled floral motifs that were link between tradition and modernity. Classic designs re-elaborated
designed by the architect and which drew inspiration from religious with new technologies communicate with the next generation and help
texts. to diffuse the rich heritage of India’s religious architecture.
As it is customary for men and women to sit separately in the hall
THIS PAGE (Clockwise from top left): Carved patterns on the interior walls in Corian® Solid Surface (Glacier White color); partition in Corian® Solid Surface separating of a gurdwara temple during prayer and meditation, a partition in
the male and female congregations. Singh Modelers, singhmodelers.com
OPPOSITE: The decor boasts the old and the new, with traditional mother-of-pearl inlay and sandstone featuring together with Corian®; photos Corian® Design. Corian® Glacier White was conceived by Singh that included carved Fabrication of Corian® by Oystra Concepts

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