HIDE & SEEK Bal Mandir - Tunnel

As an integral part of the design, and a part of the circulation in the structure, we built a tunnel using ferrocement technique, which creates a kids-only territory, playful, adventurous and flooded with color.  

Digging foundation for the tunnel and building a supporting wall to
bind the tunnel to the compound wall 

Placing the reinforcement and the chicken mesh to the foundation
and the wall 

Shaping a mold out of mud for casting the cement

Attaching the chicken mesh to the compound wall - detail

Shaping the cement free-handed over the
reinforcement poles and chicken mesh.

Digging out the mud

Creating halls in the cement by placing tubes in the mold for sun
beam penetration, peeping and ventilation 

Colorful china mosaic flooring

The finished tunnel