The Enlightenment Wall - Pagoda

Fabrication & Design ○ Pagoda ○ Borivali ○ Mumbai

📍 Project Overview

Project Name: Parametric Diamond Wall #01
Location: Global Vipassana Pagoda, Borivali, Mumbai, India
Project Type: Museum Interior Installation
Completion Year: 2022
Design & Fabrication: Inventaur Inc + Golden International
Commissioned By: Ajanta Pharma Pvt Ltd

🔮 Design Intent: A Relic From the Future

Rising like a sacred relic carved from silence, the Parametric Diamond Wall is not just an installation—it’s an embodiment of introspection, stillness, and transformation. Inspired by the ancient caves of Ajanta and Karla, where Gautama Buddha is believed to have meditated, this freestanding wall explores the intersection of parametric digital design and Buddhist spiritual symbolism.

Constructed without external support, the installation reimagines the meditative cave as a contemporary space of reflection—calm, deliberate, and immersive.

🧠 Adaptive Design & Pre-Manufacturing Strategy

The site posed both spiritual and structural constraints: the installation had to be freestanding, causing zero impact to existing architecture. Through laser surveying, photogrammetry, and digital modeling, the design team captured the temple’s interior geometry to the millimeter.

The design evolved from early minimalist prototypes using 3M film into a refined architectural element inspired by chaitya halls—spaces that promote mindfulness and reverence. Every fold, shadow, and reflection was simulated digitally before production.

Key Insights:

Inspired by Ajanta and Karla caves
Entirely freestanding (no wall or ceiling anchors)
Context-sensitive and Vastu-considered
Built using parametric adaptation over existing interior surfaces

Digital Demo Render video Before Drawing Productions.

Technical Fabrication & Engineering

Standing 3450 mm tall, the structure consists of 1.2 mm oxidized GI sheets shaped into dynamic, multi-faceted folds, with a 5 mm extra-clear beveled glass overlay. Every element was uniquely modeled and precision-cut via CNC and laser-cutting, then labeled for assembly.

Engineering Highlights:

Non-standardized Geometry: Each panel is a one-off piece
Internal Skeleton: MDF spine inside segments for structural balance
Tapered Profile: From 350 mm to 150 mm in height
3D Movement: Sinusoidal variation in all X, Y, and Z axes
Glass Overlay: Precision bevel (20 mm), enhances reflectivity
Hidden Joints: Welded/bolted with concealed fixtures

This design approach blends digital precision with analog craftsmanship, resulting in an artifact where light and form constantly interact.

🎨 Spatial Drama & Narrative Intent

This installation isn’t static—it’s experiential. Visitors physically and visually engage with angular voids, mirrored planes, and curated shadows. Reflections from ceiling lights bounce across its beveled surfaces, creating an immersive, meditative environment that evolves with every step.

The wall invites visitors to engage in:

Stillness and contemplation
Play of light and silence
Spatial exploration and symbolic awakening

It transforms from an architectural installation into a living meditation interface—honoring the Buddha’s journey while ushering in a new era of Indian parametric architecture.

Manufacturing Phase.

Manufacturing Phase: Geometry Forged in Light and Steel

The journey from concept to construct for the Parametric Diamond Wall was a rigorous orchestration of material behavior, digital precision, and craft sensibility. Standing at an imposing 3450 mm in height, this fully free-standing structure was conceived not merely as a surface, but as a spatial artifact — a monolith of meditative geometry.

To support the final geometry and manage the stresses during forming, an internal MDF framework was designed and integrated within each fabricated segment. This skeleton acted as a stabilizing spine throughout the entire installation.

The design itself was dynamic in three dimensions — it moved across all X, Y, and Z axes simultaneously, with a sinusoidal rhythm that evolved along its length. Vertically, the profile tapered from 350 mm to 150 mm in height, while also oscillating with 200–500 mm of movement per meter across both horizontal planes. These transitions required a high degree of precision, both in modeling and fabrication.

Thanks to digital design and fabrication tools, we were able to model these complex transitions parametrically, simulate material behavior, and extract highly accurate CNC-ready data. This process allowed the seamless realization of a geometrically intensive design that would have been otherwise impractical to fabricate using conventional methods.

⚙️ Manufacturing Phase: Geometry Forged in Light and Steel

From Concept to Construct, Crafted with Digital Precision:
The fabrication of the Parametric Diamond Wall #01 was a sophisticated choreography of digital modeling, material behavior, and precision engineering. Rising to a height of 3450 mm, this fully freestanding installation was conceptualized not as a passive surface, but as a spatial artifact—a sculptural monolith that echoes meditative stillness through complex geometry.

🔧 Final Outcome: Reflective Contemplation

The Parametric Diamond Wall achieves more than visual grandeur. It offers a spiritually charged experience—an intersection of modern fabrication, contextual adaptation, and historical homage.

By leveraging advanced fabrication workflows, respecting the sacred environment, and delivering a design that adapts to structural constraints, Inventaur.in showcases how parametric architecture can be both deeply Indian and globally futuristic.

Faced with the challenge of rising construction costs and a pre-existing interior structure, our team conducted a comprehensive on-site survey to understand the spatial limitations and structural logic of the existing build. Rather than dismantling or significantly altering the original framework—an approach that would have led to escalated costs and extended timelines—we embraced the existing condition as a base canvas.

Through detailed mapping and digital modeling, we developed a superimposed parametric design strategy that allowed new architectural elements to seamlessly integrate with the existing structure. This approach not only preserved the underlying framework but also introduced a more cohesive visual and functional identity to the space.

❓ FAQ Section

Q1: How is the Parametric Diamond Wall constructed?

Each GI sheet panel is custom-cut and overlaid with beveled glass, forming a freestanding structure engineered for stability.

Q2: Is it anchored to walls or ceiling?
No. It is a fully independent artifact, avoiding any invasive installation techniques.

Q3: What was the inspiration?
The design draws from Ajanta and Karla caves and is rooted in the idea of meditative cave architecture.

Q4: Is this suitable for museums or spiritual spaces?
Yes. The wall is ideal for environments that emphasize reflection, stillness, and architectural storytelling.

Q5: Can this be customized for other locations?
Yes. The entire structure is digitally parametric and can be scaled/adapted to new contexts.

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