Description:
The Ramada by Wyndham Udaipur Resort & Spa is designed as a contextual response to the undulating terrain of Udaipur, where architecture and landscape are intricately interwoven through a multi-tiered composition inspired by traditional Mewar principles. Spread across contoured land with significant level differences, the resort adopts a stepped planning strategy that follows the natural topography, creating layered terraces, courtyards, and gardens that open toward panoramic views of Lake Pichola and the surrounding hills. The architectural language is rooted in regional construction techniques such as “Tekri work” using stone masonry, combined with contemporary amenities, resulting in a built form that feels both traditional and modern. A central courtyard with a large pool acts as the spatial nucleus, around which guest rooms, verandas, and circulation spaces are organized, reinforcing a strong inward–outward relationship. External spaces such as terraces, balconies, and shaded corridors extend into landscaped lawns at multiple levels, blurring the boundary between built and open environments. The use of local materials like stone not only anchors the structure visually within its context but also contributes to thermal comfort, while the landscape design comprising stepped gardens, lawns, and view corridors- enhances the experiential journey across the site. Overall, the resort presents a cohesive system where architecture responds to terrain and climate, and landscape becomes an extension of spatial planning, creating a layered, immersive environment rooted in the cultural and geographical identity of Udaipur.
Key Features:
Terrain-Responsive Stepped Planning – Multi-level design follows natural contours, creating terraces and layered spatial experiences.
Central Courtyard as Spatial Core – Pool courtyard acts as the heart, organizing circulation and visual connections.
Traditional “Tekri Work” Construction – Use of local stone masonry rooted in Mewar building techniques.
Strong Indoor–Outdoor Integration – Balconies, verandas, and terraces extend spaces into the landscape.
Panoramic View Orientation – Designed to frame views of Lake Pichola and the surrounding hills.