Location Kemps Creek, NSW
Builder Vertex Group
Photos by Marian Riabic
Builder Vertex Group
Photos by Marian Riabic
Overview
Jakaan Architects was appointed to design and document the largest Hindu precinct in the Southern Hemisphere, commissioned by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha—an international Hindu organisation. Selected for our experience in places of public worship and large-scale residential and civic design, our brief was to masterplan a new cultural, spiritual, and community centre for Sydney’s Hindu community.
At the heart of the 25-acre precinct is the Mandir (temple)—a sacred space designed to support spiritual practice and daily worship. Surrounding this are a range of key facilities including a large Assembly Hall for religious gatherings and cultural events, a Dining Hall to accommodate communal meals, and a Monks’ Residence that provides peaceful and functional accommodation for resident spiritual leaders. The site also incorporates extensive landscaping, meditation areas, and a well-connected network of internal roads and car parking to support accessibility and future community use.
Stage 1 of the project was delivered in collaboration with Vertex Group Australia, who managed the complex construction program under challenging conditions. Their successful completion of the first stage demonstrates the commitment and coordination of all involved. Key construction highlights include:
This landmark development not only fulfils the spiritual and cultural needs of the Hindu community in Australia, but also sets a benchmark for public architecture that celebrates heritage, community, and resilience. The design integrates environmental sensitivity, accessibility, and functionality—offering a welcoming destination for worship, celebration, and connection.
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Jakaan Architects was appointed to design and document the largest Hindu precinct in the Southern Hemisphere, commissioned by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha—an international Hindu organisation. Selected for our experience in places of public worship and large-scale residential and civic design, our brief was to masterplan a new cultural, spiritual, and community centre for Sydney’s Hindu community.
At the heart of the 25-acre precinct is the Mandir (temple)—a sacred space designed to support spiritual practice and daily worship. Surrounding this are a range of key facilities including a large Assembly Hall for religious gatherings and cultural events, a Dining Hall to accommodate communal meals, and a Monks’ Residence that provides peaceful and functional accommodation for resident spiritual leaders. The site also incorporates extensive landscaping, meditation areas, and a well-connected network of internal roads and car parking to support accessibility and future community use.
Stage 1 of the project was delivered in collaboration with Vertex Group Australia, who managed the complex construction program under challenging conditions. Their successful completion of the first stage demonstrates the commitment and coordination of all involved. Key construction highlights include:
- Erection of Australia’s tallest metal statue at 15 metres
- Over 20,000m³ of concrete and 2,500 tonnes of reinforcement
- Installation of 1,000+ precast concrete panels, including a bespoke 10m double-wall retaining system
- 500 tonnes of structural steel installed across the precinct
- Internal fit-out of 40,000m² of plasterboard and 8,000m² of tiling
- A high-performance auditorium with acoustic treatments, AV systems, and 1,000m² of decorative carpet
- A fully serviced commercial kitchen and café
- Landscaping works including 20,000m² of turf, 10,000 plants, 2km of roads and parking, and 20,000m² of external paving.
This landmark development not only fulfils the spiritual and cultural needs of the Hindu community in Australia, but also sets a benchmark for public architecture that celebrates heritage, community, and resilience. The design integrates environmental sensitivity, accessibility, and functionality—offering a welcoming destination for worship, celebration, and connection.
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Registered Architect: Geoff Ferris Smith #8334
Jakaan Group Pty. Ltd. trading as Jakaan Architects ACN: 673 426 563
Jakaan Architects acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, and pays respect to Elders past, present, and future. We recognise the unique culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders' land on which this work was produced on.
Jakaan Architects acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, and pays respect to Elders past, present, and future. We recognise the unique culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders' land on which this work was produced on.
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