Heritage Royal Palace

Samraat Mahal

A ceremonial revival of royal interiors in a historic Rajput palace—bridging ancestral reverence with timeless elegance.

Heritage Royal Palace

Samraat Mahal

A ceremonial revival of royal interiors in a historic Rajput palace—bridging ancestral reverence with timeless elegance.

Apr 7, 2025

Project Objective

Project Objective

To restore the emotional and architectural soul of the palace while introducing refined lighting, layout, and cultural authenticity.

Project Scope

Project Scope

Restoration of royal chambers, textile curation, ceiling fresco conservation, mood lighting design, furniture detailing, material harmonization.

Project Execution

Project Execution

Concept

The guiding idea was to craft reverence in motion. Elrune envisioned a living palace—not a museum—where each space honored its legacy while welcoming modern expression in grace and light.

Vision

To ensure the palace continued its narrative—not as relic, but as realm. Our goal was to restore its architectural presence while transforming it into an inhabitable heirloom, alive with memory and meaning.

Inspirations

We drew inspiration from Rajputana frescoes, Mughal-Rajput hybrids, and the quiet grandeur of Udaipur’s lake palaces. The Jaipur pink sandstone glow and Jaisalmer lattice windows were reinterpreted with restraint and warmth.

Design Philosophy

Elrune’s restraint-based design philosophy guided every decision: revive, don't reinvent. We focused on layering textures and materials that honored regional identity—while gold was reduced to gesture, light was allowed to narrate.

Execution

We collaborated with fresco conservators from Nathdwara and textile artisans from Sanganer. Ceiling murals were restored inch by inch, while heritage doors were repolished and inset with brushed brass. Marble seating, velvet bolsters, and jaali-cut privacy walls now allow Samraat Mahal to live on—royal, resplendent, and relevant.

Project Review

Project Review

“Elrune understood that our palace wasn’t a project—it was a family legacy. They treated it with soul. The result is deeply moving.”

Raghav Singh Rathore

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Royal Trust Chair, Samraat Mahal