Devi Ratn Primary Function: Kugadzirwa Kwemukati Kwehotera Duku Rakanaka by Khozema Chitalwala

Devi Ratn Primary Function: Kugadzirwa Kwemukati Kwehotera Duku Rakanaka by Khozema Chitalwala is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award in Nzvimbo yeMukati neMusangano Competition Category.

SirivhaMukati· 2021

Devi Ratn Primary Function: Kugadzirwa Kwemukati Kwehotera Duku Rakanaka

by Khozema Chitalwala

Client: Designers Group

Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award Winner in Mukati Category

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The Design

About Devi Ratn Primary Function: Kugadzirwa Kwemukati Kwehotera Duku Rakanaka

Book Text: Devi Ratn ihotera duku rakanaka rakagadzirirwa mukati riri muJaipur, India, rakamira pamberi pekuona kwezvikomo zveAravalli. Chirongwa ichi chakavakwa pamusoro pedingindira reRatn uye chinoratidza nhaka yeguta. Magadzirirwo edenga anovaima uye zvinhu zvechiedza zvinoumba nzvimbo huru. Muhoro, pasi peredhi chevron rakanga riripo rakachengetedzwa, apo zvinhu zvekushongedza zvine mavara, kurongwa kwemidziyo uye zvinhu zvakapfava zvakagadzirirwa munhu zvakafemerwa nemapikoko nemashavishavi zvinoenzanisa denderedzwa dzvuku. Zvinhu zvegirini zvakadai semabhodhi efibha simendi uye laminates dzematombo zvakashandiswa.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award

Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Devi Ratn Primary Function: Kugadzirwa Kwemukati Kwehotera Duku Rakanaka, rukudzo rwakakwirira zvikuru runopiwa kumadhizaini epamusoro, anonaka uye anofadza. Vakunda veSirivha mabasa anopenya kwazvo uye ane kugadzira kwakasiyana anoratidza unyanzvi, hunyanzvi hwekusikwa nekungwara kwevagadziri vawo. Devi Ratn Primary Function: Kugadzirwa Kwemukati Kwehotera Duku Rakanaka inotarisirwa kuva basa rinoshamisa, rinotangira vamwe, rine hunyanzvi hunoonekwa uye zvitsva zvakadzika. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award chigadzirwa chinoshamisa, chinokudzwa chinobatsira uye chinosundira mberi miganhu yehunyanzvi, sayenzi, dhizaini netekinoroji. Devi Ratn Primary Function: Kugadzirwa Kwemukati Kwehotera Duku Rakanaka chigadzirwa chinoshuvirwa nevazhinji, chinomutsa zvishuvo, chinouya nemanzwiro akanaka uye chinomutsa kushamisika.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: With the scenic views of the Aravalli Hills serving as a backdrop, Devi Ratn narrates a story of the heritage-rich city of Jaipur while blending in an extra-terrestrial design vision.
The entire hotel exemplifies bold, big, and captivating constituting subtle regional nuances. This is prevalent in the glistening ceiling design and lighting elements, colourful hues including a composition of vibrant decor items, furniture configurations, and customized soft furnishings depicting Rajasthani culture.
Dimensions & Packaging: Area: 20 Acres
Tags: Devi Ratn, IHCL SeleQtions, Taj Hotels, Luxury Resort, IHCL, SeleQtions by Taj
Production Technology: Technology incorporated is majorly subjected to sustainability & viability. Extensive use of green material like fibre cement boards and stone laminates was incorporated. The existing doors which were fabricated with veneer finishes while being exposed to the external environment were replaced with UV boards with properties like energy efficiency, insulation, high quality, low maintenance, longevity & recyclability. Washable and sterile digital eco-friendly customised wallpapers were used.
Design Challenge: Lobby design was the most challenging area. The existing flooring in red chevron pattern was retained, emerging a major challenge where the entire sphere became a red monotone due to the red GRC architectural envelope. In order to wipe out the impact of red, the lobby is turned into an assortment of colourful hues through the composition of vibrant décor items, furniture configurations, lighting elements & customized soft furnishings enthused with peacock & butterflies from Bharatpur sanctuary.
Research: In the year 2012, the masterplan for this hotel property was created by Bhagwat and Associates and the architecture & interiors were done by Urban Studio. In 2019, the renovation of this architectural marvel was assigned to Designers Group, as Taj Hotels was on the verge of launching a new boutique brand called ‘SeleQtion’ by IHCL. Although the architecture of this hotel was remarkable, the interior grammar did not comply well with the overall envelope, exactly where Designers Group came in.
Inspiration: Keeping in mind the prominence of Devi Ratn as an individual brand, Ratn was kept as the core concept for the comprehensive design scheme. Hence, with a brief guideline from the authorities, the design team decided to work around the ‘Ratn’ theme while justifying the eminence of the parent brand; keeping intact the nobility of both the brands.
Project Duration: Project Duration: 9 Months
Location: Jaipur, India
Operation Flow: With design, geometry & surreal experiences, Devi Ratn is a blessing in disguise for tourists who visit Rajasthan to explore its charm. It is a place once visited that would leave a long-lasting impression on the visitor’s mind. Mirroring the essence of Jaipur amicably, this hotel is designed to enthral each heart.
Image Credits: Photo Credits: Prashant Bhat