Piramal | Indiareit

The 19 acre site for these luxury villas belongs to the royal family. The proposal intends to maximize the potential value of the site and intends to provide each villa with an unobstructed view of the Palace. Although designed to target the elite group, the intent was to also connect to the local community to preserve the traditional Rajasthani character, while advocating contemporary design concepts. The master plan is designed to reflect the Rajasthani cultural heritage in the courtyards and the external finishes are an amalgamation of local art and intricate carvings on stone, with straight-line formation of the architecture. The built mass of the villas have been designed on basis of three volumes to create variations in functions, materials, and spaces where the living spaces are segregated from the circulation areas.The integration of the traditional ‘Jaali’ in the design acts as a double skin and a thermal buffer, allowing diffused light to enter the villas through the perforations. Hence, the Jaali not only protects the built volumes from the harsh environment, but also serves as a traditional design element blending into the contemporary built form.