NARSI GHAR

Planned with a series of open courtyards, and screened volumes this large house in Rajasthan imbibes the traditional planning principles of the architectural heritage of the location.
The house is designed to combat the excessive heat prevalent in its location in the Rajasthan desert with temperatures in excess of 35°C for most the year.
Being built in regional sandstone with sandstone screens, the use of traditional elements and materials render the design contextual to the location, to the architectural heritage of the region and the extreme climate conditions.
The extensive requirements of the clients are planned in two levels punctuated by a focal central open courtyard. In edition, the house is surrounded by a series of open screened outdoor spaces sheltered from the excessive sun.
Natural light and cross ventilation is facilitated by the design and enhanced by the use of stone screens.
The location of this site in Rajasthan has abundant sandstone and generations of craftsmen known for stone craving, stone inlay, stone masonry. All the work is being carried out by these craftsmen reviving the traditional crafts.
Already, in an advanced stage of construction, the Narsi Ghar is a strongly contextual design reviving tradition and responsive to the region, climate and architectural heritage of Rajasthan.

Planned with a series of open courtyards, and screened volumes this large house in Rajasthan imbibes the traditional planning principles of the architectural heritage of the location.
The house is designed to combat the excessive heat prevalent in its location in the Rajasthan desert with temperatures in excess of 35°C for most the year.

NARSI GHAR by SANJAY PURI ARCHITECTS in India won the WA Award Cycle 38. Please find below the WA Award poster for this project.