The Project
Designed by Moshe Safdie, the Virasat-e-Khalsa stands as a monumental expression of Sikh history, spirituality, and identity. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Shivalik foothills, the museum’s architecture draws deeply from symbolism while embracing a contemporary design language.
The complex is divided into two clusters connected by a ceremonial bridge, symbolising the transition from the temporal to the spiritual. Safdie’s design employs sweeping forms clad in sandstone and stainl...
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Designed by Moshe Safdie, the Virasat-e-Khalsa stands as a monumental expression of Sikh history, spirituality, and identity. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Shivalik foothills, the museum...
Safdie architects · Moshe safdie
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
Project Type
Institutional
Location
Anandpur sahib
Year Completed
May 2026
Principal Architect
Moshe safdie
Design Firm
Safdie architects
