| Title | Indo-Canadian architecture style |
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| Description | Indo-Canadian architecture represents a fusion of Indian architectural principles with Canadian construction techniques and materials, often seen in diaspora temples and cultural centers. |
| Tags | Indo-Canadian Diaspora architecture Hybrid architecture Multicultural architecture Canadian architecture Community center Cold-climate design Hybrid Diaspora Canadian Temple Community Vernacular Hybrid Architecture Diaspora Architecture Contemporary Design Cultural Integration Cultural adaptation Community space Contemporary design |
| Style ID | INHF-523608063-18-11-25-IO |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/style/indo-canadian-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indo-canadian-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 0 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Canada Alberta Ontario British Columbia |
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| Time Periods | 20th century CE - Present 21st century CE 20th-21st century CE |
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| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Gurudwaras Community centers Cultural centers Gurdwaras Community spaces |
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| Primary Materials | Concrete Steel Stone Marble Glass Wood Brick |
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| Architectural Features | Combination of traditional Indian elements with modern construction Adaptation to Canadian climate Community spaces Hybrid structures Energy-efficient designs Modified Shikharas Gopuram-inspired entrances Community halls Shikhara (adapted) Mandapa-inspired spaces Sustainable design elements Shikhara-inspired elements Meditation spaces Modern amenities |
| Keywords | Indo-Canadian Diaspora architecture Hybrid architecture Multicultural architecture Canadian architecture Community center Cold-climate design Hybrid Diaspora Canadian Temple Community Vernacular Hybrid Architecture Diaspora Architecture Contemporary Design Cultural Integration Cultural adaptation Community space Contemporary design |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian Religious Cultures in North America | book | |
| Canadian Architect | journal | Articles on contemporary Canadian architecture |
| Journal of Architectural Education | journal | Research on cross-cultural architectural influences |
| The Making of Hindu Temples in Canada | article | |
| Contemporary Indian Architecture | Book |