Devi Ratn Primary Function: Ukuklama Kwangaphakathi Kwehhotela Elincane Elikhethekile by Khozema Chitalwala

Devi Ratn Primary Function: Ukuklama Kwangaphakathi Kwehhotela Elincane Elikhethekile by Khozema Chitalwala is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

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Devi Ratn Primary Function: Ukuklama Kwangaphakathi Kwehhotela Elincane Elikhethekile

by Khozema Chitalwala

Client: Designers Group

Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Devi Ratn Primary Function: Ukuklama Kwangaphakathi Kwehhotela Elincane Elikhethekile

Book Text: I-Devi Ratn iyihhotela elincane elikhethekile ngaphakathi elitholakala eJaipur, e-India, elibhekene nemibukwane yeziNtaba i-Aravalli. Uhlelo lwakhiwe ngokuzungeza indikimba ye-Ratn futhi likhombisa ifagugu ledolobha. Imiklamo yesilingi ekhazimulayo kanye nezinto zokukhanyisa yizona ezakha izikhala eziyinhloko. Endaweni yokungenela (i-lobby), iphansi elibomvu le-chevron elivele likhona lagcinwa, kuyilapho izinto zokuhlobisa ezinemibala, izinhlelo zefenisha kanye nezimpahla ezithambile zezicaba ezenziwe ngokwezidingo ezigqugquzelwa ngezintshe kanye nezimvemvane zilinganisela isikhwama esibomvu. Kwasetshenziswa izinto ezinomqondo wemvelo ezifana namabhodi e-fibre cement kanye nama-laminate etshe.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award

Devi Ratn Primary Function: Ukuklama Kwangaphakathi Kwehhotela Elincane Elikhethekile iwinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile ngokungajwayelekile okunikezwa imiklamo esezingeni eliphezulu, ebukekayo nethinta kakhulu. Abawinile beSiliva yimisebenzi egqamile kakhulu nedala kakhulu ebonisa ubungcweti obuphawulekayo, italente nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Devi Ratn Primary Function: Ukuklama Kwangaphakathi Kwehhotela Elincane Elikhethekile ilindeleke ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omuhle wesibonelo, onobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezijulile. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award uyinto entsha ebonakala kakhulu nethakazelisayo esiza futhi isunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Devi Ratn Primary Function: Ukuklama Kwangaphakathi Kwehhotela Elincane Elikhethekile iyinto enomhawu omkhulu kuyo evusa izifiso, ilethe imizwa emihle futhi ivuse ukumangala nokuxakeka.

Behind the Design

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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