Also how these dying building types can help in making a lasting statement which is both project specific, and Architecturally creative.

   The site is situated at Dasada, a small town in Gujarat. It is a rectangular place of land where an artificial water channel swells its two sides as if a moat.

   The proposal for Rann Rider has a low profile with simple traditional units placed strategically to symbolically create perceivable images of a village. The elementary traditional huts and round ‘ bhunga’ were spatially organized on the periphery on the land. To construct these hotel cottages. Local craftsmen were engaged and traditional techniques of construction were used to get the ethnic Qualities.

   But later the people involved here, visualized that the desired sophistication was lacking in the resort. Thus the craving for introducing contemporary lifestyle induced a need to uplift the property in totality. Here an Architect intervention occurred. The scope of Architect in the project limits to digest the existing and delivers accordingly without any fancy.

   The existing structures were religiously analyzed with keen retrospection to develop a design approach to achieve the goals of the client in a stringent budget. Broadly the survey made it clear the rudimentary shelters need to be gently caressed and resurrected with minor repairs, colors and embellishments to rejuvenate its inherent aesthetic Qualities.

   The existing furniture was reused and refurnished with Lacer polish. The improvisations in its comfort assessment to avail basic AC and telephone services rooms. New floors were laid in ceramic flooring. The roof was repaired and made leak proof and bathrooms were incorporated without disturbing the existing fabric of the shelter.

   Dining space is designed as an open verandah. The concept itself eases to maintain an inside outside relationship. The freshness and a holistic environment are brought in the cozy eating pockets and the waiting areas by placing them on the edge of the open shelter. The whole idea is further cheered by use of yellow

   The two projects Rann Rider and Old Bell guesthouse displayed here are an attempt to touch issues such as friendly intervention of ides, both into an improperly functioning, as well as abandoned public spaces. How respond fully to today’s community needs without compromising on their basic functioning and legacy.

   Curtains as if framing multiple vistas of various colors, forms and textures. The open dining is backed up by an open kitchen pantry and built up dining seats.

   The approach to the cottages form a ring of linking an path and this element take a vital role of linking an individual unit to the whole. Togetherness in the cluster is further enhanced through relaxing pockets and focal nodes and grouping of various plant forms.

   These essentials are strategically placed to takes ones journey into variety of experiences. Immediate spaces to the hotel rooms are done with charming plantations and lush green lawn to give a sense of belonging to every guest.

   While the major patch in the center is kept open as a desert garden. Further across the dining verandah is a kidney shape swimming pool for chilling out.

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