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Ramjula : A serene homestead
Ramjula : A serene homestead
Ahmedabad, India
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Ramjula : A serene homestead
Ahmedabad, India
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
Ramjula is conceived as a contemporary homestead where architecture emerges from the landscape rather than occupying it. Designed as a second home for a family, the project reinterprets the spatial logic of traditional Indian rural dwellings—courtyards, shaded verandas, and garden thresholds—through a restrained and climate-responsive architectural language.
The site planning is led by water and terrain. At the heart of the property lies a central lake that anchors the project both visually and ecologically. Rainwater harvested from the building roofs and paved surfaces is directed toward this water body, with overflow recharging an existing well on site. Earth excavated during construction was reshaped into gentle landforms that define jogging trails, shaded pathways, and pause points such as the bamboo court and woodland. Landscape, circulation, and ecology operate as a single continuous system.
The built form is arranged as a series of low-rise volumes organized around a central courtyard. These volumes are connected by deep verandas and covered walkways that blur the boundary between interior and exterior spaces. Movement through the house unfolds as a sequence of shaded passages, open courts, and framed views into gardens and water, allowing the experience of the home to change subtly with light, breeze, and season.
Material choices reinforce this grounded spatial experience. Kota stone flooring provides thermal comfort and visual calm within the interiors, while Jaisalmer stone introduces warmth and softness in selected areas. Outdoor courts and thresholds are defined using chocolate sandstone, lending depth and texture to transitional spaces. Overhead, Mangalore tile roofs soften the architectural profile and recall familiar vernacular forms, while deep overhangs protect openings from harsh sun and rain.
Local craftsmanship plays a key role in shaping the house. Stone, brick, wood, and textile elements were executed in collaboration with regional artisans, allowing traditional skills to be embedded within a contemporary framework without overt ornamentation.
Passive design strategies guide the project’s environmental performance. Shaded verandas, cross-ventilation, and controlled openings reduce reliance on mechanical cooling, while native planting establishes microclimates and supports biodiversity across the site. Together, architecture and landscape create a quiet, low-energy homestead—one that prioritizes slowness, continuity, and a deep connection to place.
The site planning is led by water and terrain. At the heart of the property lies a central lake that anchors the project both visually and ecologically. Rainwater harvested from the building roofs and paved surfaces is directed toward this water body, with overflow recharging an existing well on site. Earth excavated during construction was reshaped into gentle landforms that define jogging trails, shaded pathways, and pause points such as the bamboo court and woodland. Landscape, circulation, and ecology operate as a single continuous system.
The built form is arranged as a series of low-rise volumes organized around a central courtyard. These volumes are connected by deep verandas and covered walkways that blur the boundary between interior and exterior spaces. Movement through the house unfolds as a sequence of shaded passages, open courts, and framed views into gardens and water, allowing the experience of the home to change subtly with light, breeze, and season.
Material choices reinforce this grounded spatial experience. Kota stone flooring provides thermal comfort and visual calm within the interiors, while Jaisalmer stone introduces warmth and softness in selected areas. Outdoor courts and thresholds are defined using chocolate sandstone, lending depth and texture to transitional spaces. Overhead, Mangalore tile roofs soften the architectural profile and recall familiar vernacular forms, while deep overhangs protect openings from harsh sun and rain.
Local craftsmanship plays a key role in shaping the house. Stone, brick, wood, and textile elements were executed in collaboration with regional artisans, allowing traditional skills to be embedded within a contemporary framework without overt ornamentation.
Passive design strategies guide the project’s environmental performance. Shaded verandas, cross-ventilation, and controlled openings reduce reliance on mechanical cooling, while native planting establishes microclimates and supports biodiversity across the site. Together, architecture and landscape create a quiet, low-energy homestead—one that prioritizes slowness, continuity, and a deep connection to place.
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