About Jewelstone Oasis
Incorporation of architectural elements reminiscent of the Chitradurga rock fort, such as tall arches and carved stone cladding, giving the house a grand and historical feel. The striking entrance with a 30-foot tall retaining wall, making a bold statement and marking the entry point with elegance and stature. water fountain near the entrance for a refreshing and welcoming atmosphere, and small garden at door entrance, designed for visitors to relax and chat, surrounded by greenery enhancing the aesthetic appeal and providing a calming effect.
Emphasize wooden carving throughout the interiors, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality. Furnish the living spaces with brown leather furniture, offering comfort and adding a touch of sophistication and warmth. Use vintage-style lighting fixtures to enhance the ambiance and complement the overall design theme.
The spacious living area features an atrium, bringing in ample natural light and creating a sense of openness. The Pooja room which is located at the centre of the house not only serves as a spiritual space but also acts as a subtle division between the living and dining areas, reflecting cultural values and traditions. A room on the ground floor includes a private sit-out, offering a cozy retreat for relaxation and contemplation.
The entire first floor is dedicated to kids, comprising three bedrooms designed with their needs in mind. A spacious balcony on the first floor features a garden area under a glass roof, providing a safe and enjoyable outdoor space for Family.
This conceptual duplex house in farm land not only provides a comfortable living space but also celebrates local heritage and offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature.
A farmland duplex inspired by Chitradurga's fort
Jewelstone Oasis is a duplex on 0.6 acre of farmland outside Chitradurga, with 4,234 sq ft of built-up area. The site gave us space, and the family gave us a clear idea: a house that belongs to this place. The architecture borrows from the Chitradurga rock fort, with tall arches and carved stone cladding, so that the house reads as grand and rooted rather than imported from a catalogue. Inside, wooden carving runs through the interiors, continuing the same idea in a warmer material.
On farmland there are no neighbours pressing in, so the plan opens outward. The atrium in the living area brings light and air into the centre of the house, and the first-floor balcony garden sits under a glass roof, a safe outdoor room for children that works in every season.
How the plan works
The ground floor is planned around the pooja room, placed at the centre of the house where it quietly divides living from dining. That is both a cultural choice and a practical one: it gives the family's daily rituals a central place and removes the need for a solid wall between the two main spaces. A ground-floor room with a private sit-out serves as a retreat for older family members or guests.
The entire first floor belongs to the children: three bedrooms designed around their needs, with the balcony garden as their shared outdoor space. This vertical split, adults below and children above, is a pattern we use often in Chitradurga homes because it gives everyone privacy without isolating anyone.
Craft, leather and vintage light
Brown leather furniture, wooden carving and vintage-style lighting fixtures were chosen to complement the stone and arches. The palette is warm and durable, which suits a farm setting where dust and sun are part of life. Natural materials here are not decoration; they are the reason the house feels calm.
Building on farmland around Chitradurga
Farm houses and weekend homes on the outskirts of Chitradurga, Hosadurga and Holalkere come with their own questions: access, water, power and the right relationship to the land. We have designed and built several. See Swarna Dweep, a farm house on 0.75 acre, then tell us about your land.
Stone, arches and local craft
The carved stone cladding and the tall arches at Jewelstone Oasis are not decoration alone; they are the language of Chitradurga's fort, built by local craftsmen in materials that come from this region. Stone handles the sun and the dust with almost no maintenance, and arches carry load naturally, which is why they have lasted centuries here. Bringing that craft into a modern duplex gives the family a house that belongs to the landscape and that will look better, not worse, in twenty years.
Jewelstone Oasis at a glance
Jewelstone Oasis is a home in Chitradurga, Karnataka on a 0.6 Acre plot with 4,234 SFT of built-up area, designed by Fort Sketchs.
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Client Name
Mr.Natraj
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PLOT AREA
0.6 Acre
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BUILD-UP AREA
4,234 SFT
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CATEGORY
Residential
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LOCATION
Chitradurga, Karnataka
