Unlike other regional architectural traditions which are still practised by Hindu architects in India, this particular complex and ornate style from the south has been phased out seven centuries ago.
The temple as described by the architect is 40 meters in height, which is roughly the size of a parish church and is situated within a 6,000 square meter walled complex.
The temple is expected to be constructed on a granite outcrop at Venkatapura, which is situated about 60 miles from Bangalore. The temple will be hand-carved from grey soapstone. Hardy also added that the temple will be designed by studying the remnants of the surviving temples.
The temple project is the latest commission for Prasada (Practice, Research and Advancement in South Asian Design & Architecture), a research group based at the Welsh School of Architecture. A review of Adam Hardy’s work won him the contract for the design of this temple by the Shree Kalyana Venkateshwara Hoysala Art Foundation.
