MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY

INFORMATION CENTRE
(LOTUS TEMPLE)
LIGHTING LIVE CASE STUDY
NIMISHA NEGI
VAAGESHA CHAUHAN
YASHIKA SINGH
SECOND YR-B
VASTU KALA ACADEMY

LOCATION

LOCATION
The Lotus Temple is a 25-minute drive south of downtown New Delhi.
It is easily accessible by metro (Kalkaji metro station) just a short walk from
the temples entrance. Public buses and trains also stop nearby.
Open -Tuesday to Sunday, and admission is free.
ADDRESS
Lotus Temple Rd, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Bahapur, New Delhi, Delhi 110019
ARCHITECT
Mr. Fariburz Sabha, a Canadian architect and a
Bah' follower of Iranian descent.

INTRODUCTION
The Information Centre at the House of Worship provides a
self explanatory panel tour with audiovisual facilities. It also
provides richly detailed information about the history of the
Bah' Faith, the different Bah' temples around the world,
the construction of the temple in New Delhi, as well as the
social and economic development projects which the Bahs
involved in.
The Lotus Temple, also known as the Bah House of Worship,
is a lotus-flower-shaped temple.
It is one of seven Bah temples located around the world.
Opened to the public in 1986,comprised of 27 free-standing
marble shells depicting the petals of a lotus flower. The
temples architect, Fariborz Sahba, chose the lotus flower
because it symbolizes purity and tenderness.

MISSON OF
MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES
Good Presentation

Collect and exhibit art and historic artefacts for public

education and enjoyment.
Protect the collection from damage and,
Do this as efficiently as possible
If the public(young or old) cannot see, understand and enjoy the
exhibits then the building is not functional according to the need.
If art is not preserved then the building wont last long.

LIGHTING
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR
Lighting in museums
and contrasting
art galleries light
play alevels
key role in
Avoid sharp
visitors ability to perceive and enjoy both the artefacts
and the building in total.

It affects the ability of people

to appreciate artwork as it takes
human eye several minutes to
adjust to variation.

It can be very disturbing

between a bright entry
and dark gallery

ENTRANCE
More use of
natural
light.
Only few
fixtures in
use during day
time
conserving
energy.
Automatic
dimming
property of the
light
fixture.

INFORMATION DESK
The lighting is not adequate at the information desk
during evenings when there is no day light.

Ceiling fixtures are placed above the information desk.

Sufficient amount of day light.

NATURAL LIGHTING
Effective use of natural light all over the centre. Few
lights are closed in the day.

Day light above information desk

Windows
at the
back and
sides of
the
panels.

Along all the sides of centre window

panels are placed (just below the
ceiling).

Day light above panels.

Some fixtures
are adjusted
according to the
intensity of day
light.
(at the
reception)

OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Along the ramp(at
both sides) fixtures.

Exterior ceiling
with 6 fixtures.

Outside area of
information centre.

Along the two sides of stairs fixtures are placed.

The
fixtures
are placed
in the
hollow
squares.

ARRANGEMENT OF LIGHT FIXTURES

Lights and fixtures are arranged in a symmetric pattern.

It gives a sense of movement
It directs you in a certain direction.
It is not sharp contrasting and also doesnt have frequent
light variations.

TYPES OF LIGHTING