Jain Community Hall in Kolkata Features Meditative Lighting and Banarasi Brocade Panels
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Cajsa Carlson
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Summary
The article describes the Sangha Bhawan community centre in Kolkata, designed by local studio Spaces and Design for the Jain community. The space features meditative lighting, Banarasi brocade panels, and regional craftsmanship with earthy colors to create a contemporary sanctuary that embodies Jainism values. The design focuses on natural materials and peaceful interiors that reflect the community's spiritual and cultural identity.
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Designed for the Acharya Mahapragya Mahashraman Education & Research Foundation (AMMERF), Sangha Bhawan is located in central Kolkata and has a peaceful interior filled with natural materials
Sculptural lighting decorates the space
contemporary sanctuary that embodies Jainism values
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