The Celebration Mall, Udaipur Phase 2
It was intended to become a viable role model for the emerging retail malls in India. Client was inspired on seeing Udaivilas to create similar experience for a public space, involving maximum use of local material, Mewari art and craft with the help of local craftspersons, packing 30 Acres of epitome in 3 Acres. The […]
Refurbishment of Shambhu Niwas Palace, City Palace Complex, Udaipur
The restoration and refurbishment sought to recreate the historic palace ambience while ensuring continuity, authenticity and contemporary functionality, guided closely by Shriji Arvind Singhji Mewar. The approach emphasised minimum but appropriate intervention, treating the palace as a living source of knowledge and allowing experimentation, observation and learning to guide design decisions. Having remained largely unrenovated […]
Residence for Mr. P R Kankaria Ji
Designed as a private residence in Ahmedabad for a prominent textile industrialist and philanthropist with roots in Rajasthan, the house reflects the client’s desire to remain connected to the architectural traditions, materials and craftsmanship of his native region. Rather than reproducing a historic style, the design seeks to reinterpret the underlying principles of traditional Rajasthani […]
Eco Friendly Residence at Farm
To design a simple, basic residential facility for Mallika Sarabhai close to nature at the farm, using principles of Vaastu Shastra, maximising the use of natural and recycled ecologically balanced materials and technologies and to attempt to make the unit self-sufficient for its cooling and energy needs. It was decided that minimal drawings would be […]
Urban Regeneration of Street Scape
Situated within the historic walled city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, planned and established in 1727, the project addressed the gradual deterioration of the city’s distinctive streetscape caused by unregulated commercial interventions. Over time, shopkeepers had extended their premises into the historic arcaded sidewalks, while projecting tarpaulin sheds, temporary structures, oversized advertisements and cluttered signboards progressively obscured […]
Conservation of Historic Gates and Fort walls of Amber and Jaipur
Government of Rajasthan (GOR) had setup a semi-autonomous cell called the Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project (RUIDP) for the infrastructure development and heritage works in six cities of Rajasthan including Jaipur and Amber in which Rs.50 Crores were allocated for the conservation of various monuments, precincts and zones. Panika as the lead consultant to INTACH […]
Revitalization of Sagar Talav & Mautha Talav
Government of Rajasthan (GOR) had setup a semi-autonomous cell called the Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project (RUIDP) for the infrastructure development and heritage works in six cities of Rajasthan including Jaipur and Amber in which Rs.50 Crores were allocated for the conservation of various monuments, precincts, natural and built heritage and zones. Panika as the […]
Revitalization of Traditional Stepwell, Panna Meena Kund
Panna Meena Ka Kund, which is said to be a 16th century structure, is one of the oldest water sources in Amber town. This traditional water structure, with symmetrical stepped geometry descending from three sides, historically served for water collection, rituals, bathing and social interaction, remained neglected for nearly 200 years. Our scope of work […]
Tree of Life Resort, Near Jaipur
The brief demanded that the resort blend sensitively with the local terrain, while our convictions called for maximising local materials, traditional technologies and craftsmanship to create a contemporary hospitality experience. The site had two distinct landforms: a ravine-like formation with a 4.5-metre level difference and a relatively flat area. The suites were placed along the […]
Aam Niwas
The house began as a modest one-bedroom dwelling and gradually evolved into a six-bedroom residence, becoming the principal house on the property and continuing to grow in response to changing family needs. Its design was guided by the owners’ commitment to traditional materials, building technologies and craftsmanship, while seeking to understand and reinterpret the underlying […]