Title

Indo-Industrial architecture style

Rare
4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
DescriptionIndo-Industrial architecture represents a fusion of Indian architectural elements with industrial materials and construction techniques, often seen in diaspora temples adapting existing structures.
Also Known As
South Indian Dravidian Temple Architecture Adapted to Industrial Shell
South Indian Temple Architecture
Art Deco Industrial Conversion
Rajagopuram Engineering
Tamil Diaspora Cultural Infrastructure
Hybrid Stone-and-Steel Construction
Urban Processional Landscape
Tags
Hybrid architecture
Diaspora temple
Industrial adaptation
Contemporary temple design
Style ID
INHF-STY-0562308285-14:12:20:14:02:18:IIAS
URIhttps://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indo-industrial-architecture-style
API Endpoint
https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indo-industrial-architecture-style
Total Sites1
Primary Sites0
CreatedNovember 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 29, 2025

External References

Regions

Regions
Global diaspora locations

Historical Context

Time Periods
20th-21st century CE

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts
Hindu temples
Associated Deities
Various Hindu deities

Architectural Details

Primary Materials
Steel
Concrete
Traditional materials
Architectural Features
Hybrid construction
Adaptation of industrial spaces
Incorporation of traditional motifs

Keywords

Keywords
Hybrid architecture
Diaspora temple
Industrial adaptation
Contemporary temple design

Recommended Sources

TitleTypeNotes
The Making of Hindu Gods in AmericaBookCase studies of Hindu temple construction in the US.

Heritage Sites (1)

Site NameStatusConfidence
Shree Ghanapathy Temple Wimbledon
Secondary
100%

See Also

Related Materials

Steel
Concrete
Traditional materials

Related Features

Hybrid construction
Adaptation of industrial spaces
Incorporation of traditional motifs

How to Identify Indo-Industrial architecture style

  1. Look for characteristic features: Hybrid construction, Adaptation of industrial spaces, Incorporation of traditional motifs.
  2. Verify geographic location: Indo-Industrial architecture style architecture is typically found in Global diaspora locations.
  3. Examine construction materials: Indo-Industrial architecture style typically uses Steel and Concrete.
  4. Consider historical context: This style dates from 20th-21st century CE.
  5. Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

Frequently Asked Questions