Ann Kuruvilla_Architecture Portfolio 2025 -Kashiya House

2025

portfolio ANN KURUVILLA

As an architect rooted in craftsmanship and guided by emotion, I strive to create spaces that are both intimate and grounded—where proportion, material, and human presence align. My journey began in Kerala and has since taken shape through hands-on experience in Udaipur and an enriching internship at Studio Mumbai, where I deepened my understanding of traditional materials like lime and the subtleties of scale.

Driven by a love for making, I have been recently exploring lime plastering and handcrafted objects. My work is shaped by an ongoing curiosity for the tactile—the ways in which architecture and objects can speak to the hand, body, and soul. This portfolio reflects my search for architecture that is quietly powerful, deeply personal, and made with care.

Ar. Ann Kuruvilla

Education 2019 -2024

B Arch. College of Architecture Trivandrum, Kerala

Interests Hands on site work Natural Building Materials Lime/ Mud Plasters Wood working

Professional Experience 2022 2022 2024

Attended Annual NASA Convention, Bangalore Architecture Internship at Studio Mumbai by Bijoy Jain.

Kashiya House in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

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Architectural Internship

Architectural Thesis

Architectural Practice

Studio Mumbai_Bijoy Jain

M e m o r y M a r k e d b y Wa t e r

Kashiya House_ Studio Kriti Kothari

2022

2024

2024

Kashiya

House, Udaipur

The Kashiya House is an experimental architectural project led by Ar. Kriti Kothari in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Entirely built using natural materials like lime and stone, the project explores the revival of traditional construction techniques that are fading from contemporary practice. Extensive sampling and on-site experimentation have been integral Architectural Practice to rediscovering and refining age-old lime practices.

Alongside this, local karigars are trained and empowered to work with these materials, fostering both skill-building and cultural continuity through hands-on learning.

Kashiya

House, Udaipur

Architectural Practice

TOILET DRAWING

1N BATHROOM 1 N BATHROOM :

41 2"

41 2"

3'-11 2"

3'-11 2"

2'-6"

1'-9" 2'-51 2"

1'-9"

1'-5"

3"

3"

3'-111 2"

3"

3"

6"

8"

6"

8"

2'-11"

3"

7" UP

UP

DN

DN

DN

UP

7"

UP

DN

DN

UP

DN

UP

DN

DN

UP

5"

6"

4"

DN

DN

UP

UP

DN

DN

3"

DN

UP

UP

3"

1'-3"

4"

DN

3"

DN

1'-3"

1'-21 2"

101 2"

41 2"

5"

3'-01 2"

6" 1'-9"

3"

Studio Krit Note: Taps for hot and cold will be on the wall

1'-21 2"

1'-3"

1'-9"

2'-5"

41 2"

3"

11"

9"

3"

1'-01 2"

PLAN

PLAN

111 2"

1'-1"

10"

2'-61 2"

111 2"

3"

11"

2'-01 2"

9"

1'-63 4"

41 2"

1'

5'-7"

1E BATHROOM

33 4"

1'-43 4"

3"3"

4"

1'

2'-6"

3"

UP DN

6"

DN UP

DN

DN DN

1'-31 2"

1'-31 2"

DN

DN

UP

41 2"

1'-1"

1'-3"

UP

DN

DN DN

5'-2"

9"

3"

1'-2"

4" 61 4"

31 4"

4"

4'-31 4"

1 E BATHROOM :

4'-1"

111 2"

1'-3"

1'

3"

1'-5"

2'-4"

4"

3'-7" 3"3"

6"

1'-11"

3"

11 2"

3'-01 2"

2'

1'-4"

9"

2'-51 2"

4'-9"

41 2"

4'-4"

111 2"

1'-6"

2'-61 2"

6"

3'-61 2"

1'-31 2"

3"

3"

2'-11"

ELEVATION

DN

DN

UP

6"

Note: Taps for hot and cold, and control taps of shower, spout and hand shower are on the tub wall. The spout and hand shower are on the wall.

8"

8"

UP

DN

DN

1'-9"

PLAN GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

PLAN

DN

UP

UP

3' 1'-9"

2'-5"

41 2" 1'-21 2"

Note: Taps for hot and cold will be on the wall

PLAN

SECTION

41 2"

6"

3"

1E BATHROOM

4'-01 2"

3'-61 2"

111 2"

6"

2'-61 2"

2'-51 2"

2'-61 2"

4'-9"

i Kothari 10 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness 2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

ELEVATION

3"

3"

SECTION

ELEVATION

2'-11"

SECTION

101 2"

6"

8 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness

2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

DN

DN

UP

UP

DN

DN

DN

UP

UP

1'-9"

3" Flooring 7" Matka

Section SECTION

PLAN

2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

81 2"

8"

8"

Note: Taps for hot and cold, and control taps of shower, spout and hand shower are on the tub wall. The spout and hand shower are on the wall.

3" Flooring 5" Matka

8 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness

2'-41 2"

8 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness 2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

ELEVATION Section SECTION SECTION

9" 2'-21 2"

1'-51 2"

2'-21 2"

1'-111 2"

1'-111 2"

3'-101 2"

7'-61 2"

2'-61 2"

4'-01 2"

2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

ELEVATION

2N BATHROOM TOILET DRAWING 2 N BATHROOM :

UP

UP

DN

DN

DN

UP

UP

41 2"

3"

1'-5"

DN

3'-11 2"

DN

2'-51 2"

1'-9"

6"

1'-11"

3"

6"

1'

Description: Additional tap is given underneath the health faucet.

1'-9"

3"

6"

8"

7"

1'-9" UP

UP

DN

DN

DN

UP

UP

PLAN

1'-5"

DN DN

3"

2S BATHROOM

3"

2 S BATHROOM : PLAN

6"

1'

6"

Studio Krit 1'-9"

3'-11 2"

41 2"

2'-41 2"

2'-111 2"

71 2"

41 2"

4"

3"

4'

2'-91 2"

4"

3"

1'-5"

4"

3"

1'-41 2"

3'-11 2" 1'-91 4 "

3"

4"

1'-2"

1'-2"

2'-61 2"

2'-61 2"

3"

3" 101 2"

4'-01 2"

41 2"

1'-5"

1'-5"

3'-101 2"

3"

1'-31 4"

1'-53 4"

4'

5'-5"

DN DN

DN

DN

DN

UP

1'-9"

5"

1'-5"

5"

3"

2W BATHROOM

ELEVATIO

PLAN

41 2"

1'-9"

1'-21 2"

PLAN

DN

DN

DN DN

5'-6"

5"

2'

DN

UP

2 W BATHROOM :

4'-01 2"

3"

SECOND FLOOR

2'-61 2"

2'-5"

5'-5"

Description: No additional tap is given in the toilet. The floor drain will be right below the sink.

THIRD FLOOR

ELEVATION PLAN

PLAN

2S BATHROOM

PLAN

SECTION

2'-111 2"

3'-11 2"

2'-91 2"

4" 3"

4"

1'-53 4"

2'-21 2"

1'-111 2"

8 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness 2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

3'-101 2"

given t.

1'-2"

2'-61 2"

3"

8 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness 2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

10 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness 2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

ELEVATION

ELEVATION

SECTION

SECTION 2W BATHROOM

i Kothari PLAN

UP

DN

DN

DN

DN DN

5'-6"

5"

2'

SECTION

4'-01 2"

2'-21 2"

2'-5"

8 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness 2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

2'-61 2"

Description: No additional tap is given in the toilet. The floor drain will be right below the sink.

6 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness

10 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness 2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

ELEVATION

ELEVATION

PLAN

ELEVATION

10 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness 10 12"thickness Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness 2 12" Brickbat coba 2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

SECTION SECTION

SECTION

4'-41 2" 2'-61 2"

3'

SECTION

3'-61 2"

4'-01 2"

4'-01 2"

SECTION

6 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness

1

ELEVATION

SECTION

is given ill be

10 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness

" Brickbat coba thickness 10 12" Matka + Khor +2 2Flooring thickness 2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

2'-61 2"

1'-111 2"

3'-101 2"

3"

6 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness

ELEVATION ELEVATION

10 12" Matka + Khor + Flooring thickness 2 12" Brickbat coba thickness

BUILT INS TO BE MADE ON SITE

Note: Kadas need to be installed in the pattis for the swing

Description: 10" x 6' Single stone inserted in the masonry making a long table for kettle, matka, crockery etc

DN

DN

UP

UP

DN

DN

DN

UP

Toilet Description: Built in step in tub of inner dimension 4' 4" x 2' 10" with central shower from the ceiling and shower operation from the side wall. The tub has a built in 10" wide bench by the window.

UP

Toilet Flooring Description: Floors and walls plastered up to 8" below the lintel level for water spillage and a single stone inlay on the floor centered to the WC and the sink

Description: 2 Tables of 2' x 3' making a long center table with 2 Lounge chairs, 2 low stools of size 1'4" x 1'4", an ottoman of dia 1'2" and 1'2" x 4'3" bench

Description: A built in sofa of 1' 10" x 6' of 9in height matching the Kadau height.

3 brick thick wall with matka filling can be made, half brick layer may be added if required

1"

1'-10"

2'-2"

Description: Built in sofa of size 2'2 x 6' and leg rest of size 1' x 1'6"

6'

Description: 2' x 6' Swing suspended from the pattis

7"

Description: 1'8" x 5' Foldable wooden bench at the sill level held by brackets fastened on the masonry with a rolling table of size 1' 8" x 2' 6"

6'

Description: 1'2" x 4'3" Bench with 1' x 1'6" table, 2 ottomans of dia 1'2" and a movable table of 10" dia

Toilet Description: Built in step in tub of inner dimension 4' 4" x 2' 10" with central shower from the ceiling and shower operation from the side wall. The tub has a built in 10" wide bench by the window.

Description: A built in low seating of size 1'10" x 6' in the niche with a 1'6" x 1' table and 2 ottomans of 1'2" dia

10"

1'-4" DN

DN

UP

DN

UP

DN

DN

UP

Toilet Flooring Description: Floors and walls plastered up to 8" below the lintel level for water spillage and a single stone inlay on the floor centered to the WC and the sink

Description: The 5'6" x 6'6" bed extends to a low table of width 10" to keep, matka, crockery etc

Description: Dining table of size 2'6" x 5'6" with 2 chairs, a 1'2" x 4'3" bench and 2 ottomans of 1'2" dia

Description: Pantry and Open wardrobe with luggage space both of size 3'8" x 1'6" placed on either sides of the south wall of the room and small dressing area in between with a 2' mirror and a vanity stool of size 1' x 1'.

The pantry additionally has a rollable table of size 1' x 1'8 and storage space above and below the pantry top

Description: Octagonal stone bowl of 2' size placed centered to the niche and the bed

Studio Krit Description: Side tables of size 1' x 1'

Description: 1' x 2'6" Study table with chair and a table lamp

Description: 1'6" x 3'2" tables on either side of the door with sink, cooking space and shelves on the walls displaying plaster ball samples, pigment samples etc

Description: 5'6" x 5'6" Bed with 1'2" x 4'3" bed end and a movable table of 10" dia facing a 1' x 2'6" console with a TV

1 N Room Flooring Description: 6" Stone strip runs along the perimeter of the room with polished lime flooring inside. Additionally a 1'8" x 1'8" stone inlaid Chowka Bara floor game centered to the window and balcony

Description: 1' x 2'6" Side table with mirror of width 2'and 2 ottomans stacked in the corner

Description: 5'6" x 5'6" Bed with side tables of size 1' x 1' and 1'2" x 4'3" bed end

DN

G E Room Flooring Description: 6" Stone strip runs along the perimeter of the room with flagstone flooring inside and 1'8" x 1'8" Chowka bara game engraved in a 2'3" x 2'3" stone placed centered to the door of the courtyard

1 E Room Flooring Description: 6" Stone strip runs along the perimeter of the room with polished lime flooring inside

UP

UP

Description: 2" Kashiya stone will be used to make the wall of the tub. Other 3 walls will be plastered. Additionally movable wooden stool will be provided for the tub

Reception Flooring Description: 6" Stone strip runs along the perimeter of the room with long strip stone Flooring resembling the stairwell patti ceiling with single fossil stone of size 4'10' x 6' in the center

Description: Refrigerator of size 2'4" x 3'6" placed inside the niche, leaving 4" at the back and 2" at the sides. Additional storage may be provide above and beside the refrigerator depending on it's size. Utensils may also be hung on the walls.

Description: 1'10" x 3'6" low table at sill level with 4 low seating of size 1'2" x 1'2"

2 sinks of size 1'3"x 1'8" with a flexible hand shower hose with both hot and cold water inlet. Wall to wall storage shelf of size 1' x 5'1" is provided above the wash area for the cleaned dishes

UP DN

DN

DN DN

Undermount Fridge

UP

UP DN

DN UP

DN DN

DN

DN

Water Purifier

Description: 1'8" x 5' Wooden bench at the sill level held by brackets fastened on the masonry with a rolling table of size 10" x 1'8" with attachable tray table top of size 1'8" x 2'6" and 1'2" x 1'2" stools if required

Description: 3 units with table of size 3'2" x 6' and 6 chairs each that can be arranged to make a single long table and seating around it or as separate individual units

Description: L shaped table top with washing and cooking on the longer span of width 2' and kitchen appliances like coffee machine, oven etc on the shorter span of width 1' 4".

A long narrow table of 1'3" x 2'10" along west wall for final meal preparation, garnishing, crockery etc. Kitchen island of size 2'6" x 8'10" placed 2'6" away from main kitchen top for work and circulation and 2'5" away from the narrow table

Description: Rolling table of 10" x 1'8" with attachable tray table top of size 1'8" x 2'6" with 1'2" x 1'2" stool and sill seating Description: The doors of the manager's bedroom and the common washroom will have fixed wood bottom and fixed jali on top with wood shutter outside.

The solid wood shutter outside will be foldable.

1 W Cafe Flooring Description: 6" Stone strip runs along the perimeter of the room with polished lime flooring inside and 6' 12" x 17' 3 12" grid of 5" x 5" grid stone inlay with 2 12" spacing between each stone

Coffee Machine

1 S Kitchen Flooring Description: 6" Stone strip runs along the perimeter of the room with French pattern stone flooring and 6" x 6" square stone inlay centered to the walkways of the kitchen and the door window openings

Description: Rolling table of 10" x 1'8" with attachable tray table top of size 1'8" x 2'6" with 1'2" x 1'2" stool if required and sill seating

DN

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

7"

Description: 1' 4" x 2' 10" Study Table inserted inside the niche with 1' x 1'3" stool 4'

Description: 1'8" x 2'6" Detachable wooden sill table extending from the window frame with 1' x 1'3" stool

Description: Corner cloth stand with space for bathrobes, towels etc

1'-10"

Toilet Description: Built in step in tub of inner dimension 4' 4" x 2' 10" with central shower from the ceiling and shower operation from the side wall. The tub has a built in 10" wide bench by the window.

Description: Built in sofa inside the niche 10"

DN DN

UP

UP

DN

DN

DN

UP

Toilet Flooring Description: Floors and walls plastered up to 8" below the lintel level for water spillage and a single stone inlay on the floor centered to the WC and the sink

UP

Description: 1' 4" x 2' 10" Table inserted inside the niche for luggage storage

i Kothari Description: Z plates bolted onto the walls for the vanity table and open wardrobe.

Same detail as 2S bedroom.

1'-8"

2 N Room Flooring Description: 6" Stone strip runs along the perimeter of the room extending into a 4'9" wide stone-inlaid flooring within the shower area. A 7 12" stone strip encircles the shower tub, with carved drainage channels with a drainage point centered along the wall for optimal water flow.

Description: Single stone of size 2' x 2' inlaid in the terrace lime flooring with water tap centered to the window, 6" away from the wall

6'

Description : Wooden table of size 3'6" x 3'6" aligned to the pillars with Chopad Fabric runner on it and 6' x 2'6" low sofa inbuilt in the niche, 4' x 1'3" low bench and 2 ottomans of 1'2" dia

Note: Kadas for the curtains will be drilled on to the patti gaps later, from below

2'-6"

Description: Wooden window featuring a solid wood fixed at the bottom. The top panels are fixed glass panels, with end shutters that slide forward, incorporating fixed jali to ensure proper ventilation

DN

2 E Room Flooring Description: 6" Stone strip runs along the perimeter of the room with lime flooring inside.

The lime plastered wall seamlessly bleeds into the floor making a 6' wide strip across the living room. Additionally a 1'8" x 1'8" stone inlaid Chowka Bara floor game in the bedroom floor centered to the window and balcony

UP

T Common Toilet Flooring Description: 6" Stone strip runs along the perimeter of the room with single stone of size 4' x 3'7" inside

Description : 1' 9" X 10' 10" SS Pantry installed in the wall with sink, induction cook top and space to dine by the window with 2 stools of 1'2" dia. All crockery will be kept underneath the induction and a dustbin will be kept underneath the sink. Matka, Kettle etc will be kept on a shelf made inside the niche next to the pantry

T Staff Bathroom Flooring Description: 6" Stone strip bordering the dry area and 1' 2 12" along the niche, with single stone of size 2' x 3'7" inside. 6" Stone strip bordering the wet area with single stone of size 1'9" x 3'7" inside.

10"

UP DN

DN

DN

1'-8"

DN DN

Description: 1'3" x 5'2" inserted Metal Luggage rack with bent metal rod for hanging cloths

Description: 1'8" x 3' Built in Vanity table with 1' 7 12" x 2'6" Stone table top, 2' mirror on the wall and 1' x 1'6" vanity chair

3'

Description : Wooden table of size 3'6" x 3'6" aligned to the pillars with Chopad Fabric runner on it and 6' x 2'6" low sofa, 4' x 1'3" low bench and 2 ottomans of 1'2" dia

Description: Overhead cabinet of size 2' x 5'9" with 2'6" wide ironing bed below it. Shelves may be provided in the niche. Additionally a mini stool of size 10" x 1'3" is given to access the overhead cabinets.

Description: Long Metal sink of size 1' x 5'10" along the metal partition with 2 water spouts for common use

Ironing bed of size 2'6" x 5'7" is inserted inside the niche.

Description: 10" x 1'3" Bed side table with metal brackets

Door Description: Gallery doors - Metal + Glass Laundry Door - Fixed Glass | Jali (inside) + Glass (Opening 180 deg, not on the shutter) | Jali (inside) + Glass (Opening 180 deg, not on the shutter) + Fixed Glass Pump room door - 4 shutters with jali inside and 3in louvers outside (metal)

Description: 10" x 1'6" small low table for telephone, mobile etc beside the bed

10"

Description: 1'8" x 3' Built in Sofa with 1' 7 12" x 2'6" cushion top, 2' painting on the wall and 1' x 1'6" low foot rest

3'

Description: 1'8" x 2'6" Detachable wooden sill table extending from the window frame with 1' x 1'3" stool

Description: Single stone of size 2'6" x 2'6" inlaid in the terrace lime flooring with water tap and drainage for laundry

Description: 10" x 1'3" Bed side table with metal brackets

1'-8"

1 S Room Flooring Description: 6" Stone strip runs along the perimeter of the room with 6'x 9' grid of Theeri inlay 2 W Room Flooring Description: 6" Stone strip runs along the perimeter of the room with lime flooring inside and 6' x 6' grid of stone inlay with leveled surface and less texture, aligned with the living room pillars. Additionally a 1'8" x 1'8" stone inlaid Chowka Bara floor game in the bedroom floor centered to the window and balcony

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

SKYLIIGHT Status - Executed at site

3'-9"

12'

PLAN

5'-15 8"

6'-4" 6'

2"

4"

4" 8"

4"

4'-95 8"

4"

Studio Krit 5'-8" 5'-4"

10"

4'-15 8"

PLAN

PLAN Plan

6'

5'-23 4"

5 " 5 " 8 8

4"

5 " 8

5 " 8

5'-23 4"

5 " 8

5'-15 8"

6'-4" 6'

4"

4'-03 8"

45 8"

4"

5 " 8

5 " 8

4'-95 8" 4'-03 8"

4"

5 " 8

3"

5 " 8

10"

63 4" 4"

1'-10"

4"

4'-95 8"

45 8"

DIMENSIONS FOR METAL CNC CUTTING AND WELDING

3"

2'-6"

10"

5 " 5 " 8 8

2'-2"

5'-15 8"

41 2"

11' 12'

Elevation

ELEVATION ELEVATION

VIEW

41 2"

3'

1'-10"

4"

2" 8" 10"

1'-10"

6'

5 " 8

63 4" 4"

5'-15 8"

6'-4"

4"

1'-10"

4'-15 8"

6'-4"

2"

2'-2"

5'-8" 5'-4"

4'-95 8"

4"

2"

2'-2"

4"

4"

RAILING Status - To be executed at site 6 mm thick Metal Clamp 1 12" Metal rod 1 2 " Metal Section 1 4 " Metal Section

i Kothari RAILING DETAIL

ELEVATION

RAILING DETAIL

Detail Elevation

ELEVATION

VIEW

B

21 2" 1 2" Patti is used on all shutters, projecting out by 14"

23 8"

11 2"

1"

2"

Rod is placed centered to the frame and distanced from the frame to accommodate the shutter when opened

A Eq

Eq

DOOR

Eq

Eq

PLAN

PLAN

2"

2" 2"

21 2"

Studio Krit B

A

C

D

1 in wide Metal Clamp for Secondary shutter ( Glass ) held in place using 2mm rings

4"

1 in wide Metal Clamp for Main shutter ( Jali ) held in place using 2mm rings

4"

2"

2"

2"

2"

2" A

A

Jali + Glass Shutter

2"

D B A

2"

Glass Shutter

Glass Shutter

B A

Jali + Glass Shutter

ELEVATION A

B A

B A

ELEVATION B

21 2" 1 2" Patti is used on all shutters, projecting out by 14"

2"

23 8"

B

B A

FRONT ELEVATION

ELEVATION A

11 2"

2"

D B A

1"

2"

21 4"

2"

6mm dia Metal ring to hold the Rod onto the Frame

Rod is placed centered to the frame and distanced from the frame to accommodate the

45 8"

2"

2"

21 4"

23 8"

45 8"

31 8"

RING a

Clamp B

Clamp C

2"

Clamp D

i Kothari CLAMP DETAILS

RING A

CLAMP B

Clamp B

Clamp C

CLAMP C

CLAMP D

RING a

Clamp B

Clamp C

Clamp D

RING a

Clamp D

CLAMP DETAILS CLAMP DETAILS

ELEVATION A

ELEVATION B

BACK ELEVATION

FRONT ELEVATION

VIEW

21 4"

Curtain Rod is placed centered to the frame

EQ

Rod is placed centered to the frame Rod is placed to accommodate the shutter when opened

2"

EQ

B B 1 11 2"

B

1 2" Patti is used, projecting out by 14"

A

A A 1 11 2"

11 2"

21 4"

Studio Krit PLAN PLAN

SCALED MODEL Made for Carpenter

6mm dia6mm Metaldia Rod Metal for Curtain Rod forheld Curtain held in place using in place 2mm using metal 2mm rings metal rings 6mm dia6mm Metaldia ring Metal to hold ringthe to hold the Rod ontoRod theonto Frame the Frame

Option 1:Option 1 in wide 1: 1Metal in wide Clamp Metal Clamp for Mainfor shutter Main(shutter Jali ) held ( Jali in ) held in place using place 2mm using metal 2mm rings metal rings pivoting pivoting on a 4in on longa 4in metal long rod metal rod of 10mmofdia 10mm dia

1 in wide1Metal in wide Clamp Metalfor Clamp Mainfor Main shutter (shutter Jali ) held ( Jali in )place held using in place using 2mm metal 2mm rings metal rings

Option 2:Option 10mm2:dia 10mm bent dia Metal bent Metal rod heldrod ontoheld theonto frame the and frame the and the shutter using shutter 6mm using dia6mm metaldia rings metal rings

1

1

Glass + Jali Glass + Curtain + Jali + Curtain Glass + Jali Glass + Curtain + Jali + Curtain

Glass + Jali Glass + Curtain + Jali + Curtain Glass + Jali Glass + Curtain + Jali + Curtain

ELEVATION A

ELEVATION B

ELEVATION A

ELEVATION B

2"

2"

2" 21 4"

B A

2"

2"

21 4"

21 4"

B A

13 4" 21 4"

B A

2"

3"

21 4"

3"

3"

i Kothari

1 4" 2 4"

11 2"

21 4"

2"

ELEVATION A

B A

11 2" 1"

B A

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Rod is placed to accommodate the shutter when opened

Rod is placed centered to the frame Rod is placed to accommodate the shutter when opened

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Curtain Rod is placed centered to the frame

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Curtain Rod is placed centered to the frame

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1 2" Patti is used, projecting out by 14"

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Kashiya

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Site

Work

NATURAL ADDITIVES EXPERIMENT

The experiment explores the effects of various natural additives - such as curd, aloe vera, resin, and jaggery, on lime plaster. These additives influence not only the strength, binding quality, and workability of the mix, but also significantly alter the finish - affecting its texture, appearance, and tactile quality.

The aim is to better understand how natural ingredients can enhance both the performance and aesthetic of traditional lime plasters.

COLOR EXPERIMENT

Conducted material experiments with various ratios of mud and lime, incorporating aggregates such as lime ash. Also explored the use of natural additives like jaggery (gud), fenugreek (methi), geru and experimented with resin to study their effects on strength, workability, and finish.

MATKA PLASTER EXPERIMENT

A plaster sample was applied over an earthen matka using a sieved pointing mix as the base layer. This was followed by a final polished coat of ghutai, finished through meticulous burnishing with stone. The result was a beautifully smooth surface with a luminous finish.

BASE MIX - 1 Lime : 1 Mud Sample 1 - Base Mix Sample 2 - 8 Base mix : 1 Lime Sample 3 - 8 Base mix : 2 Lime Sample 4 - 8 Base mix : 1 Lime Ash Sample 5 - 8 Base mix : 1 Lime : 1 Lime Ash Sample 6 - 8 Base mix : 1 Additive (2 gud 1 methi) Sample 7 - 8 Base mix : 1 Resin Sample 8 - 2 cups ash mix (sample 4) 4 cups lime + ash mix (sample 5) 2 cups additives mix (sample 6) 1 cup geru

MUD PLASTER EXPERIMENT

Conducted material experiments with various ratios of mud and lime, incorporating aggregates such as lime ash. Also explored the use of natural additives like jaggery (gud), fenugreek (methi), geru and experimented with resin to study their effects on strength, workability, and finish.

PLASTER FINISHES SAMPLES

Ghutai plaster finishes were tested using marble slurry as aggregate. Various shades of green were explored to experiment with marbling techniques. The samples were thoroughly burnished, first with a gurmala and then with stone - to achieve a smooth, polished surface.

FLOORING SAMPLES Lime flooring samples were created with inlays of stone, brick bats, and pebbles. Multiple layers of lime plaster in varying thicknesses were applied, followed by experiments with different lime wash techniques to test varied textures and finishes.

Applying the base layer

NATURAL WATERPROOFING EXPERIMENTS - KHOR Fine Sieving

Old karigars were consulted to learn traditional waterproofing techniques using lime and natural materials. The method of khor - a time-tested mix of brick bats and lime, was employed to explore its effectiveness in creating durable, breathable waterproof layers.

Testing the Sample

Testing Oils, Waxes

Multiple samples were created using the khor method with brick bats, layering aggregates of decreasing size leading up to the final ghutai coat. Finishes using marble slurry and surkhi were also tested. To assess effectiveness, water was poured on the samples to observe absorption and performance.

Linseed oil, Beeswax, Shellac mix were tested for final coating for better water repellence.

Splashing Plaster Technique Preparing tools

Mix Aggregates

Levelling with Masthar

Learnings and inferences from previous samples were applied to carefully execute the water tank plaster using the khor technique.

Thappi

Stone Burnishing

TANK WATERPROOFING

Thappi

Applying Gutai

The tank plaster was carried out in four layers, with each layer given enough time to dry while still remaining damp, allowing the next layer to bond effectively.

The process spanned several days, marked by minor setbacks and continuous refinement, and concluded with the application of the final gutai layer.

Tank wall Rebuilding

Surkhi Making On site

Thappi

Sampling Metal Finishes Courtyard Soling

Lift wall Construction

Tank level Construction

Pointing

CIVIL WORKS

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