OVERVIEW Sarvatobhadra means ‘auspiciousness in entirety. It is a residence of a renowned industrialist, Jain by religion, the client lives with his family in a small town of Rajasthan. Besides being industrialists, the family also works for the town’s people and endures a relation of deep faith and trust with them. They wanted their values reflected in the residence, bringing in an element of culture and tradition to the design. The east facing villa is surrounded by four adjacent roads, with a setback inside its ambit that supports Parikrama. Natural elements and intelligent details help it cool down in the heat and create a buffer from the outside noise and pollution. Coated in light hues, it has long robust pillars to create needful buffer space and thin aluminium screen between them to act as veil or blind for the first-floor rooms. Intricate plaster relief work gleams beneath the screen. The main gate paves way to two entrance doors, falling on adjacent paths, one leading to drawing room, while other to the living space. The architects took the clients’ suggestions to heart, designing the residence to bring out a feel-good and comfortable space for the clients where they feel inspired, connected and enjoy a sense of completeness.
SARVATOBHADRA Project Location: Ajmer, Rajasthan, India Client Name: Mr. Subhash Katariya Plot Size: 69 ft. x 63 ft. Built up Area: 930 sq. m.
VB Design Studio Design Firm: VB Design Studio Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Website: www.vbds.in Designer Incharge: Ar. Vipin Bakiwala Design Team: Vipin Bakiwala & Nainika Nagar Ghosh
Photography Courtesy: Abhishek Kumawat
Company Profile
Ar. Vipin Bakiwala
Vipin Bakiwala Design Studio, a leading Architecture and Interior Design firm based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, was established by Ar. Vipin Bakiwala in 2006. They are a team of impassioned architects, designers, artists and artisans. All along these years, the firm has been working on an array of projects consisting of residences, restaurants, manufacturing as well as retail units and so forth. They believe architecture is more than just bricks and cement and as architects, it is their duty to create spaces which possess the capacity to connect its inhabitants in the bond of emotions. The firm, therefore continuously attempts to work upon the minute specifics of design from the very outset and keep on exploring and experimenting with different trends and materials to achieve the objective of creating soulful and timeless designs.
An unconventional faรงade rooted in an older, simpler era allows the residence to stand out.
ELEVATION DETAIL
The intricate relief work on the faรงade is what imparts the residence a unique character and makes it eye-catching. 231
CANTILEVER BEAM FRAME
FOUR LEAVED FLOWER LVL ±0" LVL -2/8" LVL -1/2"
COLUMNS OF ENTRANCE OPENING ARCH OPENING IN GREEN STONE
DOUBLE HEIGHTED COLUMNS ALUMINIUM SCREEN PLASTER RELIEF DESIGN
CEMENT RAILING DESIGN
M.S. BARS PERGOLA
PLASTER RELIEF DESIGN
ENTRANCE " TORAN" OPENING WOODEN BATTENS ON MAIN GATE
WOODEN KHAIRATH HANDLE WOODEN BATTENED RAILING
SIDE ELEVATION OF TORAN ENTRANCE
TURF GRASS PATCHES
NAME ALPHABETS IN EMRALD GREEN MELACHITE
ARCH DESIGN IN FLOORING IN GREEN STONE
1 21" POLISHED GREEN STONE STRIPS TURF GRASS PATCHES LEATHER FINISH GREEN STONE
ARCH DEPRESSIONS IN GREEN STONE
ELEVATION AND ENTRANCE DESIGN
The signage at the outside is designed keeping in mind the overall character of the residence and the design language. Steps lead up to the main entrance door, making it seem grander and welcoming.
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ENTRANCE FLOORING DESIGN
CONCEPTUAL DETAILS
Art plays an important role in the interiors with elements borrowed from traditional Rajasthani art and architecture.
Moving out to the lobby, we reach the living area, which further opens up to different spaces. The drawing room is designed is designed to invite the guests into an ambience of warmth by way of squishy pink sofas, carpet, chandelier lights, wooden pillars and a palace painting. 233
The Dining Room features a wooden base dining table with onyx top and custom-made green chairs. One of the walls embraces Vanaspati artwork which exhibits a majestic human figure surrounded with Vanaspatis, and a Shloka from Jainism. The Master Bedroom is conceptualized to drive an energy that softly conveys regard to the client, celebrates his headship’s glory and above all inspires him to give back to his people. Custom-made four poster bed, bedside tables, chairs, lamps and lights, also contribute in twining the elegance. Besides, an artwork shaped as Kilangi on the bed back panel confer a thoughtful symbolization of the prestige. Attached to the room is the dressing and bath carrying the same grace.
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The Staircase walls present clusters of small pink niches with gold leafing motifs, lending the space an elegant feel. The Study Area is a semi open space composed amid vaulted-wallpapered ceiling and carpet flooring, and standing adjacent to small balcony garden. It rooms 2 mid-century style study table units and customized chairs.
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In the elder son’s bedroom, the lower walls feature a wide belt of floral goldleafing while there are golden vines on blue bedback. The dress and bath adjacent to it imitate the language of the bedroom.
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Kid’s Room, designed for 3, is bright and colourful. It features platform beds with cushioned bed-back, curved wooden ceiling with wallpaper, vertical Khairat wooden posts, customized wardrobe and dressing table standing on Garnet Symphony marble floor.
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TERRACE GARDEN provides THERMAL INSULATION
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PLANTATION
GREEN BUFFER
The site is on the MAIN HIGHWAY, thus the residence required a BUFFER from the OUTSIDE NOISE, a VISUAL BARRIER and PROTECTION from POLLUTED AIR. The aesthetic design incorporated double height columns in the facade which also created the required buffer space for the residence. This space on the ground acts as a PLANTATION BAY and also holds space for the WATER BODIES. TERRACE GARDENS provide high THERMAL INSULATION
TERRACE
EAST
GUEST BEDROOM
SWADHAYA ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
WEST
BALCONY
AIR FLOW Dense plantation of ERICA PALMS , JADE , RAPHIS PALMS were done in the planter bay outside the kitchen , which act as NATURAL PURIFIERS and BRING DOWN THE TOXIC CONTENT of polluted air which is directed from the vehicles on the highway.
YOUNGEST SON'S BEDROOM
ELDER SON'S DRESSING
ELDER SON'S BEDROOM
FIRST FLOOR
PRIVACY
The FLORAL PLANTATION on the boundary creates a LAYER of PRIVACY for the residents inside as well as a pleasant, FRAGARANT ATMOSPHERE outside.
ROAD
Tall plantation in S/W direction REDUCES HEAT GAIN and creates PRIVACY
GROUND FLOOR
VERANDA
KITCHEN
MASTER BEDROOM
ROAD
SECTION "A" THROUGH THE SITE SECTION “A” THROUGH THE SITE
ROAD
SETBACK
MASTER DRESSING
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SETBACK PASSAGE
HER WARDROBE
WASH
9 SHOWER
IRON
STEP UP
STORAGE CABINETS
NICHES WITH GOLD LEAFING MOTIFS
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WOODEN POSTS AS SCREEN
FOUR POSTER DAYBED
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DRESSING
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BACK DOOR
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TV / ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
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GOLD LEAF ARTWORK " GULMOHAR "
HIS WARDROBE
MARBLE URLI WITH FLOWERS
NICHE ARTWORK " PUSHPAVALLI"
FOUR POSTER KING SIZE BED
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NICHE
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ARTWORK " BUVAINIKA "
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WOODEN COLUMNS
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ARCHES WITH GOLD LEAFING ARTWORK "SWARNA PATRA"
ARTWORK "VANASPATI"
DECORATIVE MIRROR
ARTWORK " MADHURIMA "
SETBACK PASSAGE
ROAD
ARTWORK " KILANGI "
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ROAD
PLASTER RELIEF
The Building is east facing, thus , it gets ample of morning sunshine . The columns hold a thin ALUMINIUM SCREEN between them, which acts a VEIL for the building. It filters through the decorative screen, then through the TALL PALM TREES. The thin slits PERMITS DAYLIGHT in but REDUCE THERMAL INGRESS.
PLANTERS WITH HANGING PLANTS
SCREEN
DAYLIGHT
NO/LESS WINDOW OPENINGS IN S-W DIRECTION PREVENTS HEAT GAIN
PLANTATION along the columns on terrace creates a FRESH, RELAXING and a PRIVATE ATMOSPHERE
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ENTRY FROM VERANDA
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CEMENT RALING
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STEPS TO VERANDA
LINE OF PROJECTION
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NICHE
ENTRANCE GRASS CARPET WITH GREEN MARBLE NICHE
PINK GRANITE FLOORING (LEATHER/ POLISHED FINISH)
The bedroom of the younger son is designed in pistachio green, blended with floral designs of upholstery, furnishings, wallpaper and artwork.
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SIGNAGE WITH SMALL SHRUBS
1 RAMP UP
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
ROAD
LEGEND : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
TORAN G VERANDA ENTRANC DRAWING LIVING H PORCH E FAMILY R STAIRWEL COMMO DINING R KITCHEN MASTER B MASTER ' MASTER ' STORE UTILITY WASH DRIVEWA SERVANT SERVANT FOUNTAI PLANTER
STAIRCASE TO TERRACE GARDEN
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ARCH SHAPED NICHES IN WALL
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STEP UP
SHOE RACK
UPHOLSTERED BED
ARCH SHAPED NICHES IN WALL
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STEP DWN
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RAISED PLATFORM WITH GRASS
CONSOLE
SETTE
NICHES WITH GOLD LEAFING MOTIFS
JHAROKHAS
STONE BENCH
NICHES WITH GOLD LEAFING MOTIFS
STUDY
WOODEN FLOORING
DWN
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ARTWORK " NEELKAMAL " ON WALLS
PASS WAY
LOW HEIGHT WALL
WARDROBE
SERVANT BLOCK ROOF
RAIN SHOWER
MIST SPRAYER/ SHOWER
HER WARDROBE SETTE
DRESSING
PASS WAY
STONE BENCH
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WOODEN POSTS HT 4'-0"
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MIRROR
MIRROR
MIRROR
HIS WARDROBE
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MIRROR
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4
GLASS RAILING
1
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ARTWORK " PUSHP-HAAR "
WOODEN POSTS AS SCREEN
LEGEND :
3
CARPET FLOOR
MDF RAILINGS
GOLD LEAFING ARTWORK " NEELKAMAL " ON WALLS
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ALUMINIUM JALI
ALUMINIUM JALI
ALUMINIUM JALI
SLIDING WARDROBE (fabric on shutters)
PLATFORM BEDS
WALLPAPER ON CEILING
NICHE
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4
DRESSING
DWN
KHAIRATH WOODEN POSTS
CHAISE
SHOWER
UP VANITY
5
HER WARDROBE
DWN
CONSOLE
WOODEN BATTENS
6
ARTWORK " NALINI "
WOODEN KING SIZE BED
WOODEN BATTENS ON WALL FLORAL WALLPAPER BENEATH
UPHOLSTERED BACK WALL
HIS WARDROBE
DOME SHAPED HANGING LIGHTS
KHAIRATH WOODEN POSTS
MIRROR
COLORFUL CARPET FRAMES ON WALL
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ALUMINIUM JALI
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TORAN GATE ROOF
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
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LIVING LOBBY STUDY TERRACE GARDEN KID'S ROOM YOUNGER SON'S ROOM WALK IN CLOSET YOUNGER SON'S TOILET ELDEST SON'S ROOM ELDEST SON'S DRESSING ELDEST SON'S TOILET GUEST ROOM GUEST TOILET STAIRWELL UTILITY KID'S TOILET BALCONY SERVER ROOM CUT OUT BELOW PLANTER BAY FOUNTAIN
M.S. PIPES SCREEN
2
1
PUJA SHRINE
18 TV CONSOLE
TWO POSTER KING SIZE BED
ARTWORK " MAYUR - KANTHI "
FLOOR MATS OF BAMBOO
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STUDY DESK
FLOOR MATS OF BAMBOO
CONSOLE
LEGEND
line of projection
WPC RAILING
TRAP DOOR
WPC RAILING
TILE FLOORING
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
2'X 2' TILE FLOORING
WPC RAILING
A
WPC RAILING
11
WPC RAILING
TILE FLOORING
SECOND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
materials
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Flooring: Italian marble and granite stones Accessories & Interior Fixtures: Make: Home Centre, Address Home, Etasaa, Pure Home + Living, Elvy Light Fixtures: Hanging lights, Chandeliers, wall sconces, decorative lights etc. are manufactured by local craftsmen, as per the design requirements. Ambience Ceiling Lights: Make: GM lights Decorative Ceiling Fans: Make: Fanzart Kitchen/wardrobe : Faucets – Delta fittings; Sink- Carysil Bath Fixtures/Sanitaryware: CP fittings – Delta fittings Brizio; Floor traps – Viega; WBs & WCs - Toto Furniture/Decor: In-house by local craftsmen Others: Rugs: Handwoven by local craftsmen
GROUND FLOOR 1. TORAN GATE 2. VERANDAh 3. ENTRANCE LOBBY 4. DRAWING ROOM 5. LIVING HALL 6. PORCH ENTRY 7. FAMILY ROOM 8. STAIRWELL 9. COMMON TOILET 10. DINING ROOM 11. KITCHEN 12. MASTER BEDROOM 13. MASTER DRESSING 14. MASTER TOILET 15. STORE
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
16. UTILITY 17. WASH area 18. DRIVEWAY 19. SERVANT’S/ SERVICE ROOM 20. SERVANT’S TOILET 21. FOUNTAIN 22. PLANTER BAY area FIRST FLOOR 1. LIVING LOBBY 2. STUDY 3. TERRACE GARDEN 4. KIDS’ ROOM 5. SON’S bedROOM-1 6. WALK IN CLOSET
7. SON’S TOILET 8. SON’S bedROOM-2 9. SON’S DRESSING 10. SON’S TOILET 11. GUEST bedROOM 12. GUEST TOILET 13. STAIRWELL 14. UTILITY 15. KIDS’ TOILET 16. BALCONY 17. SERVER ROOM 18. CUT-OUT BELOW 19. PLANTER BAY 20. FOUNTAIN
SECOND FLOOR 1. STAIRWELL 2. LIVING AREA 3. SWADHAYA ROOM 4. VESTIBULE 5. GUEST bedROOM 6. TOILET 7. BALCONY 8. TERRACE 9. STORE ROOM 10. UTILITY AREA 11. PLANTATION AREA
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