Kushagra Jhurani

A Memory Temple

This Thesis aimed towards finding a new typology to create a memorial for a lost or forgotten memory using a forgotten architecture style. The results of this thesis generated spatial forms using Vedic Architecture, together they act as a memorial for 26/11 Terrorists attacks in Mumbai, India and are called A Memory Temple. Vedic architecture consists of several Mandalas. These mandalas are like rule books that should be followed while creating a space. These rules are based on climatology, elements of earth, astronomy, ergonomics, and sacred geometries

The research for the attacks included watching documentaries and films, reading interviews and news clippings, the experience made me more humble and grateful towards life, and worked as a backbone to create the ambience for the memorial. The design generated through chakra mandala stimulates all senses in the body which leaves a long-lasting impression creating a new memory altogether.