RAFFLES HOTEL

Location: Jaipur

Building Type: Hotel Public Building

Annexure-0: Description of Project

The beautiful amalgamation of existing structure to a new one, retaining its essence and style. It was created to expand the hotel. The project has been built on the same site as that of an existing hotel –Fairmont Jaipur. The union of the two buildings is marked by a courtyard, much like the earlier plans of palaces. This follows the traditional design language & patterns of development found in most of the Rajasthan’s age old heritage structures built over centuries by different generation of rulers.

Annexure-01: Description of Project

The beautiful amalgamation of existing structure to a new one, retaining its essence and style. It was created to expand the
hotel. The project has been built on the same site as that of an existing hotel –Fairmont Jaipur. The union of the two buildings is
marked by a courtyard, much like the earlier plans of palaces. This follows the traditional design language & patterns of
development found in most of the Rajasthan’s age old heritage structures built over centuries by different generation of rulers.

Annexure-02 &03:Materials of Construction & Special Features

In this generic design the materials and their application play the most important role of being the connector between old and new
built form. The two buildings are marked by a courtyard, much like the
earlier plans of palaces. The older building- Fairmont, being more robust and manly
becomes the male part of the palace or the Mardana. The newer building- Raffles, being the softer and feminine in its
colour theories, patterns, size and design becomes the Zenana. This is a setup where there are two buildings that are connected
or surrounded by a courtyard, resembling the layout of a palace. This kind of architecture is often found in palatial complexes or
historic estates where multiple buildings are arranged around a central open space or courtyard area. The courtyard serves as a
common area or focal point, providing a sense of grandeur and unity to the overall architectural design, much like how palaces
are structured with multiple wings or sections surrounding a central courtyard or garden. The description of one building
being feminine and the other masculine likely refers to architectural styles or features that are traditionally associated
with gendered characteristics.

In architectural terms:

Feminine architecture (the new Raffles building): might be characterized by softer lines, curves, intricate details, and
possibly more ornate decorations. Buildings with a feminine architectural style often emphasize elegance, grace, and a
sense of delicacy in their design. Masculine architecture (the old building): tends to feature
stronger, more angular lines, robust forms, and a more straight forward approach to design. These buildings often prioritize
solidity, strength, and functionality over ornate decoration. When these two styles are juxtaposed in the context of a
courtyard setting, it creates an interesting contrast that can enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the complex. This kind
of architectural diversity can be found in many historical palaces and estates, where different wings or sections of the building complex reflect different architectural styles or periods, each potentially embodying characteristic that might be perceived as
either feminine or masculine. Though the majority of the materials used are contemporary like
concrete, Steel, AAC blocks, Aluminium windows, GRC & Ferro cement and architectural tensile fabric for internal courtyard
covering but the nature of representation is old traditional ones. This is what sets out the building apart from the existing nearby
Fairmont hotel.