Case Study on Architecture of Lotus Temple Er. Mohammed Sahil 1 , Er. Prafull Kothari 2 1 Civil Site Engineer, Parikshan Laboratory Material Testing Solutions, Indore, M.P. India 2 Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SS College of Engineering, Udaipur Rajasthan, India Abstract:-This Paper is the case study of the architecture of lotus temple. In this paper the details about the lotus temple (general detail) and the architectural and structural study of lotus temple how to construct lotus temple, which type of problem/challenges arises during construction and the study of structural drawings. Key Word: - Lotus Temple, Project Details, Topography, Concept, Construction System, Structural Details, Concrete, Reinforcement, Construction Challenges 1. INTRODUCTION The Lotus temple is due to its flowerlike shape. Lotus temple is also known by the “BAHAI House of worship/ BAHAI FAITH”. The Temple are well known for their architectural splendour and the temple constructed in Delhi is a continuation of this rich tradition. This is prominent attraction in Delhi. It was completed in 1986 and serves as the mother temple of the India subcontinent. The temple structure like as the half open lotus flower, afloat surrounded by its leaves. The temple is open to people of all cultures, faiths, and languages. It is the symbol of a United India. Fig: 1 Lotus Temple Fig: 2 Lotus Temple Fig: 3 Lotus Temple 2. DETAILS ABOUT LOCATION The temple was constructed in the village of Bahapur, kalkaji, in south of New Delhi and to the west of Connaught place in Mandir Marg; a secluded area of busting centre of India’s capital. 3. PROJECT DETAILS S.No. Details Details 1. . Architect Fariburz Sahba 2. . Structural Designer Flint & Nail Flint and Nail partnership of London were the consultants 3. . Designed in 1976 4. . Designed For (In Year) 200 Year 5. . Built Time Period 1978-1986 6. . Constructed By ECC Construction (Group of Larsen & Toubro Limited were the contractors responsible for constructing the lotus temple.) 7. . Total site area 24 ACRES/105000 SQ.M. 8. . Setting capacity 1300 people 9. Climate: Tropical with great variations in temperature 10. Building type time of construction Worship place International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) ISSN: 2278-0181 http://www.ijert.org IJERTV9IS050907 (This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.) Published by : www.ijert.org Vol. 9 Issue 05, May-2020 1355