Ramjula is Designed as a contemporary residence where architecture emerges from the landscape rather than living in it. Designed as a second home for a family, the project reworks the spatial logic of traditional Indian rural dwellings. Courtyards, shaded Terraces, and garden thresholds are seen through a limited and climate-responsive architectural language.
Editor’s Note: There’s a certain quiet honesty in homes that don’t try too hard to stand out, but instead choose to belong. Ramjula feels like one of those spaces. Rooted in familiar ideas of courtyards, verandahs and open thresholds, the home reinterprets traditional living in a way that feels effortless and relevant today. What stands out is not just the planning, but the way light, air and movement shape the experience– Yamini Patil
This Home Reworks The Spatial Logic Of Traditional Indian Homes | Vicara Design Studio
The site planning is led by the spatial logic of water and terrain. At the heart of the property lies a central lake that anchors the project both visually and environmentally. The building directs rain from its roofs and paved surfaces toward this water body, and the Spillover restores an existing well on site.
The construction process reshaped the excavated earth 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 design arranges the built form as a series of low-rise volumes around a central courtyard. Deep verandas and covered walkways connect these volumes and 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.
Fact File
Designed by: Vicara Design Studio
Project Type: Residential Architecture Design
Project Name: Ramjula – A Contemporary Courtyard Homestead
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Year Built: 2025
Built-up Area: 12000 Sq.ft
Principal Architects: Sankalpa Patel & Jaimish Dhameliya
Design Credits: Jaimish Dhameliya, Sankalpa patel and Reeyaa Shah
Landscape Architecture: Sculpting Grounds
Photograph Courtesy: Neesaar by Tarun Hirapara
Firm’s Instagram Link: Vicara Design Studio
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