Even The Windows Are Stone | House of Solid Stone

Discover the House of Solid Stone by Malik Architecture in Jaipur, India, a stunning home built entirely from sandstone. This architectural masterpiece blends traditional Indian craftsmanship with innovative engineering to create a sustainable, climate-responsive design. Hollow interlocking walls, vaulted ceilings, and operable hand-carved stone screens provide natural cooling, privacy, and light modulation, while preserving the natural texture and character of local Jodhpur sandstone.

Explore how this home integrates indoor and outdoor spaces through a narrow central courtyard, shaded passages, and landscaped pockets, offering a serene, harmonious environment. Every element, from staircases to door and window jambs, is crafted from stone, demonstrating the material’s structural strength, beauty, and sustainability.

Credits:

Architects: Malik Architecture
Design Team: Kamal Malik, Arjun Malik, Ketan Chaudhary, Payal Hundiwala, Soumya Shukla, Neha Kotian
Location: Hanuman Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Site Area: 4700 sq.ft
Built Up Area: 8000 sq.ft.
Date of Completion: 2019
Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Daikin, Jaquar, Trimble Navigation
Landscape Consultants: Malik Architecture
Structural Consultants: Global Engineering Services
Photographs:Bharath Ramamrutham, Fabien Charuau