The Grid Architects is a research & design studio founded by Bhadri and Snehal Suthar in 2002. The Ahmedabad-based practice spans across architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture design. Their work reflects a deep sensitivity to human-nature relationships, aligned with ecological awareness and contextual relevance; their approach drawing from vernacular knowledge while engaging with contemporary practice. The studio’s project Tarang Pavilion in Gandhinagar is a 3,000-square-foot vaulted structure that reinvents exhibition spaces; and stands as an example of what can emerge when architecture listens: to the site, to the people who build it, and to the rhythms of use over time.

 Exhibition pavilions have always been more than just temporary shelters for art or events. They are places where ideas are tested, where people gather, and where culture is made visible. Unlike permanent museums, pavilions are meant to be flexible and open to change, supporting everything from art shows to community meetings. Their temporary nature gives architects the freedom to try new materials, forms, and building methods that might not work in more permanent settings. In many cities, pavilions help activate forgotten spaces, bringing people together in ways that bigger, more formal buildings often cannot. In recent years, there has been a push to make these spaces not only useful, but also environmentally responsible and closely tied to their local context.

Tarang Pavilion, designed by The Grid Architects in Gandhinagar, responds to these ideas in a direct and thoughtful  way. Completed in 2023, it is one of India’s largest terracotta tile arch vaults built without beams or reinforcement. Crafted using traditional techniques and local materials, Tarang serves as a flexible, immersive venue for art and culture. Its undulating form, inspired by waves, demonstrates a thoughtful approach to sustainability, craftsmanship, and contextual design.

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