MIRAJ CRAFTS VILLAGE

Rajasthan in India has nurtured multiple crafts since centuries including stone carving, textile printing, mirror work, wood carving and many more.
With unprecedented urbanization many of these crafts are being obliterated.
This crafts centre is an endeavor to revive these crafts & spread the awareness of the sustainable methods of these traditional creations.
The location of this site is on a steeply contoured land amidst a hilly region in Udaipur city in Rajasthan, India.
The levels vary by 16M from the highest to the lowest point in the site.
Resonating with the organic shape of the site and alluding to the organic nature of the old cities , a series of curvilinear volumes are created at various levels. Circulation spaces narrow & widen throughout to create intimate shadowed spaces & larger open spaces for congregation within the layout.
Spaces to showcase each craft with craftsmen , an open stepped auditorium along the contours, spaces for a café & restaurant are integrated within this hilly site.
All the construction will be done with locally available sandstone in the region. Multiple sheltered spaces are created throughout in response to the hot climate of the region with temperatures in excess of 35°C for 8 months annually.
Rain water harvesting tanks are created at the lowest level to harness water during the rainy season.
Integrating the built volumes within the existing contours, building in natural stone available in the vicinity , creating multiple sheltered volumes along with rain water harvesting & water recycling will reduce the carbon foot print whilst rendering the buildings energy efficient.
The Miraj Crafts Village will bring the communities of craftsmen together reviving centuries old crafts and create awareness of the beautiful traditional methods that this region used to be well known for.

Design Company: Sanjay Puri Architects

Lead Architect: Mr. Sanjay Puri

Design Team – Ruchika Gupta, Sonal Narkar

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