What if your home could transport you to the enchanting realms of Persia, all while embracing the elegance of modern design? Following the same essence, this bungalow design emanates grace with the echoes of Persian charm. With luxury as its language, privacy as its promise, and functionality as its foundation, this home isn’t just a space; it is a soulful journey etched in design.
Project Name: Casa Arco
Studio Name: Rajkumar Architects
Location: Banipark, Jaipur
Date of Completion: 1st November 2024
Area (Sq.ft): 10,000 sq. ft.
Dubbed in the royalty of Jaipur, it pirouettes on visual cues of curves and smooth edges on the exteriors. “A contemporary shell but with the soul of Persian and Boho style. With ornate details and modern materials, the residence is the epitome of modernly classic”, says Ar. Rajkumar Kumawat, Founder and Principal Architect at Rajkumar Architects.
Initially, the team faced a challenge with the location of the plot, where the super linear design posed a constraint, making it feel like a narrow corridor. To counter this, the design incorporates strategic zoning, varying volumes, and architectural breaks to create openness. Arches, partitions, and focal elements are used to enhance depth, ensuring the space feels expansive rather than like a gully.
Adhering to this concept, the facade of the residence is a play of geometries and volumes, with curves and textures. Smooth curves in boundary walls and windows in curved accents juxtapose the design. The exterior features brick cladding, beige paint, and full-body tiles for durability, with classic mouldings and cornice details enhancing sophistication. The outdoor scheme combines brick and black, offering a rich, timeless contrast. The natural warmth of exposed brick blends with black details, highlighting architectural elements like mouldings and cornices, ensuring a balanced and sophisticated look.
Moving indoors, the manicured landscaping welcomes one, allowing them to sink in the lap of nature. A paved foyer with round windows on the sides leads to the entrance door- further enhancing the design. Zoned across two floors, each space is designed with unique elements. The ground floor includes a drawing room with a kitchen, adding to the functionality of the overall design. The first floor houses the master bedroom, and the second floor incorporates the sons’ rooms, each with a different aesthetic.
Following the magic of the design, the door opens to the grand living area- a space draped in a cocoon of comfort. It showcases intricate carvings and ornate motif designs on walls and ceilings, bringing a sense of heritage into the space. Open shelves with bespoke decor elements, where each shelf is bordered with a unique rectangular motif, add an authentic touch. Further, pastel blue sofas add a sense of colour to the otherwise neutral space, elevating the living area to new realms of allure. Every aspect of the room invites people to immerse in the idea of heritage while celebrating the modern living style. Boho elements add warmth with natural textures and handcrafted details, while Persian influences bring ornate carvings and decorative motifs. Ceilings feature cornice mouldings and decorative focal points that highlight Boho-Persian artistry, making the space rich yet inviting. This mix created a luxurious yet cosy ambiance, balancing elegance with artistic and cultural depth.
Transitioning to the puja area in the space, the room emanates the essence of spirituality with the allure of pristine white marble. Two wooden columns with carvings on the capital align with the essence of Indianness. The pooja area features natural backlighting from sunlight, creating a divine, glowing effect. These innovations enrich the home’s spiritual and aesthetic appeal, adding uniqueness while maintaining a serene ambiance. The home also features a party area with a fabric mural, making it the focal point of the space. Moreover, decorative Persian-inspired pendant lights and brass sconces enhanced the aesthetics, while indirect lighting in key areas added depth and warmth to the interiors.
Designed with the idea of luxury and relaxation, the bedroom reflects the concept of relaxation and style. A canopy bed captures attention, evoking the essence of royalty merged with modern lifestyles. Detailed panelling with Indian motifs in neutral hues adorns the walls, complemented by a brass shelf on one side. Visually zoned, the two armchairs and pouffes add a sense of recreation to the space, allowing the users to entertain themselves. Metal partitions create subtle divisions while maintaining openness, and handcrafted murals add depth. The flooring with mixed wooden planks evokes warmth, and tiles for cultural accents are complemented by modern rugs.
Moving further, the walk-in wardrobes offer convenience with efficient functionality. The shutter designs include cane with glass topped with ornate motifs. Enhancing the concept of luxury and relaxation, the bathroom is adorned with marble cladding and brass accents in vanities. Warm lighting encapsulates the space, creating a cosy and serene atmosphere.
In essence, the residence is a nod to heritage design with the assembly of modern lifestyles. A tribute to the region’s royal grandeur, the house masterfully strikes a balance between tradition and beauty.
