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Rajasthani Heritage In Modern Interior Design by Integrating Traditional Indian Elements Into Contemporary Spaces

Parul Gupta, Satakshi Choudhary, Sushil Kumar

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This research examines the integration of Rajasthani traditional architecture into contemporary interior design, with a focus on cultural identity, sustainability, and climate adaptation. It provides an in-depth analysis of Rajasthan's architectural customs, including jharokhas, jaalis, courtyards, and chhatris. The study analyses how these historical elements can be repurposed into modern residential, commercial, and vacation environments. The study emphasises the profitable interaction between traditional design knowledge and contemporary functionality, utilising surveys, expert interviews, site visits, online case studies, and literature reviews. The primary goal of this research is to examine the relationship between younger people and interiors with heritage influences, enabling them to adopt a modern lifestyle while remaining connected to their cultural heritage. This research illustrates how traditional aspects can be reinterpreted to meet modern demands and goals by examining material choices, construction methods, and spatial layouts that are rooted in legacy but aligned with contemporary aesthetics and environmental responsibility. The results support a design strategy that positions heritage as a dynamic, living influence on sustainable and significant modern interior design while simultaneously preserving cultural narratives and encouraging young people to take pride in their ancestry.


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