The studio proposed the introduction of a museum-gallery at the ground level as a storytelling space on the art of enamelling—a fitting way of giving back to the arts and cultural heritage of Jaipur. This addition not only serves as the fulcrum of the experience but also elevates the brand from a jewellery label to a custodian of the craft.

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Programmatically, in addition to the ground floor museum-gallery, the retail store is located one floor below and the offices a floor above it. These three floors are unified on the inside through a striking sculptural staircase that winds through the centre of the space. The top floor, with its panoramic views of the nearby Rajmahal Palace, is designed for use as a restaurant.

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On the retail floor, a library-cum-lounge space leads guests into one of four private pods, designed for one-on-one client interactions. Clad in lime stucco, their semi-vaulted ceilings are embellished with frescoes depicting vignettes of the region’s architecture and flora and fauna. Developed over several months in-situ by 12 artisans, interpreted on an unfamiliar scale and medium, the jewel-like expression of hand-crafted luxury reflects the brand’s own ethos; a synergistic collaboration between the architects, the client, and Nisha Vikram of CraftCanvas. The remaining surfaces are monochromatic, to have no distractions at eye level from the intricately-crafted jewellery on display.

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