Imagined by the visionary Ar. Rajkumar Kumawat, Founder and Principal Architect at Rajkumar Architects, this 7212 sq.ft. outhouse evokes a charming and alluring appeal, enchanting everyone who captures it. With an existing structure around, the team came up with the creative idea to create a stunning outhouse that would provide a compelling space for gatherings and functions. Located in the heritage city of Jaipur, the outhouse redefines the essence of modern elegance while blending traditional charm.
Project Name:The Buoyant Outhouse
Studio Name: Rajkumar Architects
Location: Jaipur
Completion date: December 2021
Initiation date: September 2019
Area (Sq.ft): 7212 sq.ft.
Design Team: Ar. Rajkumar Kumawat
Landscape: Ar. Abhishek Chandaliya (Shree Jinendra Architect & Associates)
Photo courtesy: Captura India
The skill of spatial delineation, which vividly displays its splendour, has received the utmost attention. Through a little space with a statue of Hercules, the entryway opens up to reveal the vast world beyond.
The change from this small territory to the wide open space inspires awe and fascination in everyone who is exposed to its magnificence. The composition features an eye-catching one-story layout. Utilising the unoccupied southwest space, a building has been constructed that encloses the bar area, with a pitched roof that towers over the entire scene, capturing the eye.
With its elegantly furnished living and dining space, the outhouse offers a stunning panoramic view of the shimmering pool. It includes two opulent bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom and dressing room. To ensure maximum functionality, the arrangement also includes a fully furnished kitchen and a servant area that blends in perfectly. A well-thought-out seating nook offers a comfortable haven tucked away between the residential unit and the bar area. A cleverly hidden staircase opens up as one relaxes and enjoys this cosy area, beckoning access to the terrace- a raised haven where even greater surprises await. The terrace is a gorgeous sitting area surrounded by greenery.
The design makes careful use of local materials and crafts. The floors and the cladding are expertly decorated with the radiant Rajasthani granite, showcasing elegance in a multitude of colours. The inside is tastefully decorated with Italian marble, which adds a beautiful touch to the overall atmosphere. A symphony of visual pleasure is orchestrated by the skilful selection of a pastel colour palette, which consists of calm shades of blue and green. As a final touch, colourful furniture and chromatic artwork bring life to the room and inspire a dazzling explosion of creativity and tints. Sculptural features enhance the surrounding landscape even more, evoking a timeless sense of peace and nature in the room.
In the end, an effortless fusion of design, nature, and invention results in an amazing work of modern minimalism.
