WATER IN ARCHITECTURE

LAKE PALACEUDAIPUR

This marble water palace is located on an island of Lake Pichola.

It was inaugurated in 1746 as a summer retreat by Maharaja Jagat Singh ll.

behind this is the palace of maharaja still residing there

AIMThe aim of this presentation is to study an example of building with prominent use of water

OBJECTIVEFollowing is the objective of this presentation:• To study design elements• Use of water in the

building• Purpose of the building

SCOPEThe scope of this presentation is-• Research on use of water in

architectural design• Water Design elements

LIMITATIONSFollowing are the limitations to presentation-• Location of selected site• No record for the

construction/ technology is maintained

PHILOSOPHY

CONSTRUCTION: The palace is built on a natural foundation of 4 acres rock on the Jag Niwas island. When the water level is high, it hides all traces of the island and the palace appears to be almost floating in the water.TODAY: it was converted in a luxury hotel in the 1960s. In 1971, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces took over management. Today, the opulent interiors and the Royal Butler service give guests a glimpse into a bygone era, while the shuttling by boat to and from shore is an altogether wonderfully wistful experience.

The palace was built as a summer retreat resort for the maharaja.

USE OF WATER & DESIGN ELEMENTS

Water provides thermal comfort in the hot and dry climate of Udaipur

When the tides are high the palace appears to be floating in the water

Situated in between the lake it provides an aesthetic value to the palace

DESIGN ELEMENTS: The palace is

based upon traditional rajasthani architecture with prominent use of jharokhas & chatris.

The palace reflects- Rhythm harmony Unity

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