Buddhist Temple by Milly Design

Spiraling Day-Lit Buddhist Temple Rises from a Pool of Floating Lotuses in China

07/10/2012

Buddhist Temple by Milly Design

<a href="http://www.miliy.com/2012/06/06/taichang/taichang.html">Miliy Design</a> has drawn up a concept for a spiraling Buddhist Temple that appears to rise up from a pool of floating lotuses in Taicang, China. Designed in accordance with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_philosophy">Buddhist philosophy</a>, this remarkable freestanding structure is composed of a gentle core of ribbons that is then wrapped in elegant etched glass.

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Buddhist Temple by Milly Design

This gorgeous Buddhist Temple concept is a freestanding structure designed for China.

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Buddhist Temple by Milly Design

In keeping with Buddhist philosophy, the temple is comprised of two ribbons that wind up in a seamless spiral.

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Buddhist Temple by Milly Design

This form allows for plenty of cross-ventilation.

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Buddhist Temple by Milly Design

The design also slashes material use, when compared to traditional temples.

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Buddhist Temple by Milly Design

The entire structure is then wrapped in glass, bring plenty of daylighting into the interior.

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Buddhist Temple by Milly Design

We really hope this project turns from concept into reality!

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Miliy Design has drawn up a concept for a spiraling Buddhist Temple that appears to rise up from a pool of floating lotuses in Taicang, China. Designed in accordance with Buddhist philosophy, this remarkable freestanding structure is composed of a gentle core of ribbons that is then wrapped in elegant etched glass.

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