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This non-denominational temple complex in rural Hampshire is defined by timber-framed pavilions

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British studio James Gorst Architects designed a non-denominational temple complex that is marked by timber-framed pavilions in rural Hampshire, UK. The timber-framed pavilions are connected by cloistered walkways. Nestled in the village of Rake within the South Downs National Park, the temple was created for some quiet contemplation, and to build a spiritual connection with the landscape.

Designer: James Gorst Architects

White Eagle Lodge commissioned the James Gorst Architects for the project. The White Eagle Lodge is a non-denominational multi-faith spiritual organization. They wanted a building that is defined by “peace and simplicity”, and focuses heavily on sustainability. The structure includes a rotunda temple, prayer chapels, a library, and a meeting space arranged around a courtyard garden.

“Our aim was to create a balance between the landscape, building, and interiors, to form one coherent and harmonious design, exploring the relationship of the architecture to the spiritual context,” said James Gorst Architects associate Steve Wilkinson. The temple includes a series of orthogonal pavilions that are connected via a cloistered walkway. The various rooms have been arranged to build a smooth progression between secular and ritual spaces, with the entrance foyer in the east, and the main temple space in the west.

The heart of the entire structure is the Rotunda temple. It has multiple entrances facing the north, south, west, and east, in an effort to welcome visitors of all faiths, and from all corners of the world. The double-height space features a pendentive – a vaulted constructional device that enables the dome to be placed over the square plan. Clerestory windows run through the upper story of the temple, allowing natural light to pour in from all sides. The internal walls have been provided an exposed dogtooth brick finishing, amped with bespoke ash joinery.

Outside, the architects teamed up with landscape architects McWilliam Studio to create a series of gardens and two reflection pools at the east entrance of the temple. “[The] reflection pools animate the east facade and offer a moment of pause and meditation, while the central courtyard is sized to mirror the internal footprint of the temple,” the studio said.

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This greek mythology-inspired Temple built entirely from timber was designed to be burned at Burning Man!

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The Temple to Burning Man is like Apple to Silicon Valley–it’s what it’s known for. At Burning Man, a nine-day desert gathering, the Temple is burned to the ground in total silence on the eighth and final night. While the Temple functions as a non-denominational, spiritual gathering space for Burning Man’s attendees, it represents a blank canvas for people to leave objects and words behind to be burned. Fernando Romero Enterprise (FR-EE), a New York and Mexico City-based architecture firm, revealed Holon Temple, an all-timber, spherical structure that’s designed to be burned.

The timber structure features interior replica altars with surrounding steps/stairs where festival-goers can reflect and meditate before the Temple burns to the ground. Each year, a new Temple is burned in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, where Burning Man is held and each year, the Temple represents something new. The wooden globe developed by FR-EE was named Holon Temple after Greek philosophy. Holon expresses that something is whole in and of itself as well as a part of a larger whole.

At Burning Man, wooden structures are designed to be burned as part of the festival’s spiritual mission. Describing the inspiration behind Holon Temple, FR-EE notes, “It can be conceived as systems nested within each other. Every entity can be considered a holon, from a subatomic particle to the entire Universe. In the design concept for our proposal, the temple represents itself as the multiverse, a group of nested universes, a holon.” Similar to the grids of latitudinal and longitudinal lines on globes, Holon Temple is built on 48 “latitudinal” trusses and 34 “longitudinal” wooden beams, a number representative of the years Burning Man has existed.

From the outside, Holon Temple really does appear like a globe, a microcosmic model of Earth in the Black Rock Desert. The curvilinear trusses and globular structure of Holon Temple are symbolic of perfect order in the Universe and the Temple stands as a whole in and of itself, in addition to being part of a larger whole. On the eighth night of Burning Man, either the entire Temple or a miniature replica inside of Holon Temple would be burned. As the interior altar burns, the smoke would rise through the Temple’s cluster of compression rings, symbolizing the inevitable return of parts to a whole.

Designer: Fernando Romero Enterprise (FR-EE)

 

 

As part of their bid for a spot at Burning Man, the environmental impact and give back had to be calculated.

Renault Pantheon inspired by Roman temple architecture redefines lounging on the go

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When an automotive design meets architecture, the result can be eye-popping. Simply because amalgamating these two verticals requires a creative mind at work. Well, automotive design student Insoo Kang’s Renault Pantheon – christened as a “wearable architecture automotive” – is right from the league of pure genius with a mindful design that focuses on the lounging aspect of luxurious commuting from starting point to the destination.

The name Pantheon draws inspiration from the former Roman temple – sharing design parity with the ancient structure. Having a very offbeat styling that one would not normally associate with a concept car design – rather it is based on a platform that’s heavily infused with the one of space that can be expressed as a car. An open architecture that brings to the fore new ways of communication between humans and cars. Entry to the Renault Pantheon is from the front as the whole front portion splits into two – expanding to make way for the riders, and then closing back again.

The completely autonomous and electric drivetrain of the car makes for a spacious interior where passengers can relax and socialize as they are safely commuted to the destination in style. Insoo’s radical approach in the inception of this concept car for the future, driven by the architectural influence is something that seems like a normal aesthetic bump-up but in reality, it is a well sought out design that evokes a sense of uniformity that the human brain longs for in every form or shape that it sees!

Designer: Insoo Kang

The Moon is for All Men

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Instead of seeing it as just a potential site for groundbreaking scientific discovery, sci-fi tourism or the lucrative exploitation of extraterrestrial natural resources, designer Jorge Mañes Rubio looks at the Moon as a peaceful symbol that should be celebrated. The Moon, unlike Earth, has no boundaries, no divisions, no nations. So, he decided the best way to symbolize this was to build a temple on the Moon – a temple to celebrate the Moon as a powerful symbol of unity for mankind.

The Moon Temple will be located on the rim of the Shackleton, a gigantic impact crater situated right on the south pole of the Moon. With a diameter of 21km and more than 4200m deep, this imposing location is a potential candidate for a future outpost on the Moon due to its unique lighting conditions. While some of its peaks receive almost continuous sunlight, its interior (one of the coldest and darkest places in the Solar System) may have captured water ice, key for a self-sustainable lunar settlement.

The Moon Temple could serve social, cultural and spiritual purposes and will be 3D printed using lunar regolith. Such material and technology will most likely create ‘soft’ structures, resembling the way traditional adobe architecture has been used on our planet for many centuries.

Designer: Jorge Mañes Rubio

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Credits: Jorge Mañes Rubio/DITISHOE

Credits: Jorge Mañes Rubio/DITISHOE

Buddhist Temple Deaths Case Reopened

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The trial, which is taking place for the third time in a row, may lead to the defendant being given a life sentence. Jonathan Doody has faced prosecution for shooting 17 rounds and thereby killing...
    






Join us for Engadget Live in San Francisco on December 5th!

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Having just wrapped up Engadget Expand New York earlier this month, and with CES fast approaching, you'd think our Events team would take a breather. Fortunately for those of you in the City By the Bay, we can't stop ourselves from putting on a show!

On December 5th, we're heading to Temple Nightclub in San Francisco for Engadget Live (formerly known as Engadget + gdgt Live). While we may have a new name for the event, we'll be celebrating the 5th anniversary of the first gdgt Meetup taking place right there in San Francisco.

Engadget Live is a unique event that isn't a conference or tradeshow -- it's designed to bring gadget lovers and tech brands together in a fun environment where they can get to know each other a little better. Best of all, it's free!

We'll also have plenty of incredible tech brands at Engadget Live ready to show you their newest products and get your feedback on the spot. Speaking of products, we'll also have tons of great swag and chances to win some amazing gear. Just look out for the flyer at the door to find out how to win.

Since music is a key part of the vibe in San Francisco, our friends at Western Digital are bringing its Creative Masters friend Mikel Paris to perform throughout the night.

Did we mention the event is FREE? Grab a ticket and don't be shy about passing on the good word to your friends.

One more thing: If you want to be a part of the behind-the-scenes action at Engadget Live, we could use a few volunteers at the event. To learn more and to apply, head over to the volunteer form.

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