Rajasthan
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News • News • 3 Jun 2024
Multigenerational family home in Rajasthan by Sanjay Puri Architects embraces regional vernacular and natural ventilation
Located in the arid desert region of Nokha in Rajasthan, India, “Narsighar” house is a majestic sandstone edifice whose construction embraces centuries-old regional vernacular and planning principles. Designed by Mumbai-based Sanjay Puri Architects, the house makes use of traditional and natural ventilation techniques, including: courtyards to aid passive cooling, thick stone walls to strive against the exceptional heat, and stone jali screens to provide ventilation while dappling the interior with sunlight.
Vinay Panjwani
Vinay Panjwani
Designed to fulfill the client’s wish to accommodate four generations of family members, this impressive residential dwelling (with a gross floor area of approxi... More
News • News • 18 Mar 2024
Nokha Village Community Centre by Sanjay Puri Architects is an architectural oasis in the desert
Mumbai-based Sanjay Puri Architects has completed the Nokha Village Community Centre, an architectural oasis set in the desert region of Nokha in Rajasthan, India. The building’s sweeping curvilinear volume spirals upwards from its north-eastern corner — looping around the site, it rises gradually to a height of nine meters (30 feet), arriving at a north-facing viewing platform.
Mr. Vinay Panjwani
Mr. Vinay Panjwani
The Nokha Village Community Centre was commissioned by Padam Interiors and is a memorial for the founder Padamramji Kularia. Nokha is a district in the western Indian state of Rajasthan that consists of 144 small villages. “Studies of the vicinity and the current facilities in village schools... More
Project • By Priyanka Arjun and Associates • Restaurants
Zucchini
Zucchini is an Indo-Italian fine dining restaurant situated in Udaipur, the city of lakes. The USP of restaurant is its authentic food, which reflects the blend of cooking skills of international chefs, organic ingredients, Parisian cheeses etc. These delicacies had to be served in very classy and unique ambience. Looking around at one of the busiest streets of town, the serenity of Udaipur was nowhere to be found; hence the desire to achieve 'classy fine dining experience' was a challenge. After long hours of contemplation, discussions and brain-storming sessions, designers agreed to go for an interior theme that could exude the charm of contemporary serenity. Since the food served is Indian as well as Italian, the restaurant had to be a m... More
Project • By Priyanka Arjun and Associates • Hotels
Ayaan Resort
Ayaan Resorts is a 15 acre proposed eco-resort located near Udaipur, the City of Lakes. Inspired by site's raw natural beauty the resort's design is a modern interpretation of vernacular architecture. The resort incorporates 50 rooms, banquet, spa, restaurant and outdoor activities like boating, meditation, hiking, zipping, camping etc.This project is sited over steeply sloping rocky terrain, with phenomenal 360' views of Aravali Hills. The placement and footprint of built structure preserves the natural site features through minimal grading. The idea is to make minimally intrusive buildings in relation with natural environment. Spaces to appreciate what has been there since long.Upon arrival, the reception area with a dramatic curved roof... More