Designer K Rajesh combines a historic aura with contemporary interiors at ITC Maurya
It was a range of experimentation and analysis of various media like glass, wood and other metals that went before finalising copper to create the artwork that gave the interiors of ITC Maurya a new luxurious touch.
Designer-artist and founder of East Craft Designs, K Rajesh finally chose copper as he believes that it brings “a sense of richness” without looking gaudy or loud.
The project, that began in March 2018, finally got into shape recently. Rajesh shares that the idea behind Prive was to have an entrance that looks elegant and graceful with a touch of luxury and also portrays Delhi’s rich architecture. “The hotel uses a signature ‘East meets West’ style of Mauryan diplomacy that combines a historic aura with contemporary interiors,” he said.
He revealed that the team decided to recreate the iconic Rashtrapati Bhawan’s architecture designed by Lutyen. The design was inspired by Edwardian Baroque of the colonial British era.
The team accounted for four sculptors. The entire mural is made in ceramic. It was given a shape through sand-casting technique. Well, the entire artwork that weighs 350 kgs, was indeed a challenge, including installing the artwork on the wall.