in the heart of the walled city of jodhpur, rajasthan, sits "raas jodhpur" a 39 room boutique hotel. set at the base of mehragnarh fort this structure is the 2011.the 1.5-acre property consists of three 18th century structures located around a central courtyard. the buildings have been restored using original lime mortar and jodhpur sandstone along with the workmanship of 100 artisans to create a tactile experience within the context of the historical city.the footprint of each building is small allowing for areas such as the pool, dining area, spa and open lounge to be shared by all. using the traditional age-old double skinned structures of the region, the stone lattice performs passive cooling and privacy. the facade panels can be folded away by each guest to reveal uninterrupted views of the fort. the darikhana restaurant is created on the terrace of one of the restored buildings. designed as part tented structure with an extended veranda, the hand-made floors are cast into terrazzo tiles while the folded wall is made of traditional lime plaster and bronze mirror