Investigating the Architectural Manifestations of Path and Place in Sacred Sikh Architecture
The paradigm of sacred architecture, since early times, has been guided by elements of path and place making. Previous researches have shown that there are specific architectural elements which correspond to the path and place making in sacred spaces. Thi
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Investigating the Architectural Manifestations of Path and Place in Sacred Sikh Architecture Ripu Daman Singh, Jatinder Kaur, and Prabhjot Kaur
Abstract The paradigm of sacred architecture, since early times, has been guided by elements of path and place making. Previous researches have shown that there are specific architectural elements which correspond to the path and place making in sacred spaces. This paper aims to analyze the path- and place-making elements proposed in previous researches and develop a comprehensive list of the same for sacred Sikh architecture, i.e., Gurdwaras. The list, thus developed, shall help to rediscover the underlying pattern of path and place making which contribute toward the sacredness in Sikh architecture. The study also helps to rediscover the architectural elements responsible for the uniqueness of these memorable spaces and which are reminders of events and experiences that took place in them. Few prominent historical Indian Gurdwaras have been included in the study for identifying the architectural elements signifying the presence of path and place making. The study concludes with the summary of architectural manifestations of sacred Sikh architecture which correspond to the categories of path and place. Keywords Sacred Sikh architecture • Gurdwaras • Path and place • Architectural manifestations
R.D. Singh (*) • J. Kaur Department of Architecture, GZSCCET, Bathinda, India e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] P. Kaur Department of Built Environment, PIT, Mohali, Punjab, India e-mail: [email protected] © Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2017 F. Seta et al. (eds.), Understanding Built Environment, Springer Transactions in Civil and Environmental Engineering, DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-2138-1_4
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Introduction
A sacred space is set apart from the usual context of life, and its practical use of worshipping is not its dominant feature (Osbon 1991). The paradigm of sacred architecture is strongly influenced by the characteristics of path and place. The presence of path- and place-making elements helps in accentuating the sacred character of a place (Tabb 2006). The modern building methods have overtaken the traditional character of place making, which was influenced by wisdom and craft (Lyndon and Moore 1994). In today’s context, the timeless principles of design that guided the sacred path and place making are overlooked or forgotten. The need is, therefore, to reconnect with these principles of design in order to provide inspiration and renewed interest in principles of sacred architecture (Timotio 2008). This study shall help to identify the various path- and place-making elements which are reminders of events and experiences that took place in them (Lyndon and Moore 1994). The spatial organization in sacred spaces depends upon the presence and the dynamic relationship of path- and place-making characteristics (Barrie 1996). Therefore, there is an urgent need to reconnect with the principles of sacred architecture which
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