ITC Mementos Ekaaya
designed by Architect Dharam Patel, art & architecture associates

Project Information

ITC Mementos Ekaaya Udaipur Architecture

ITC Mementos Ekaaya Udaipur Architecture, Udaipur is a 100-acre low-density luxury hospitality development set within the Aravalli hills. Conceived as an integrated design ecosystem, the project synthesizes terrain-responsive master planning, modular architecture, climate-sensitive materiality, crafted interiors, and bespoke product detailing.
The resort comprises 157 keys (117 Phase 1 + 40 Phase 2), complemented by specialty restaurants, wellness amenities, banqueting, and recreational facilities.

Master Planning
Contour-driven planning ensures minimal ecological disruption, with each ~2-acre cluster limited to approximately 10% built footprint. Calibrated view corridors, discreet circulation, and expansive green buffers preserve privacy while framing panoramic Aravalli vistas.

Architecture
A modular combinatorial system reinterprets vernacular principles through pyramidal pitched roofs (up to 17 ft apex height), high-volume interiors, and thermally efficient eco-roof assemblies.
Materials include locally quarried stone plinths and fly-ash brick superstructures, reinforcing contextual sustainability.

Interiors
Interiors merge contemporary luxury with regional craftsmanship. Double-height volumes, exposed structural profiles, layered lighting, handcrafted rugs, and bespoke furniture create spatial richness while maintaining architectural honesty.

ITC Mementos Ekaaya Udaipur: A Masterpiece of Luxury Hospitality Architecture

Designed by the visionary Architect Dharam Patel and the team at Art & Architecture Associates, ITC Mementos Ekaaya Udaipur stands as a benchmark for sustainable luxury. Spreading across a massive 100-acre landscape in the heart of the Aravalli hills, this project is not just a resort but a holistic design ecosystem.

The Vision: Integrated Design Ecosystem in Eklingji, Rajasthan

The core philosophy behind ITC Mementos Ekaaya Udaipur was to create a low-density development that respects its natural surroundings. From Master Planning to Product Design, every element was crafted in-house by Art & Architecture Associates, Vadodara to ensure design continuity.

Master Planning & Ecological Sensitivity

Our contour-driven planning ensures minimal ecological disruption. Each 2-acre cluster is limited to an approximately 10% built footprint, allowing the Aravalli vistas to remain the dominant visual anchor. We calibrated view corridors and discreet circulation to preserve guest privacy while providing panoramic mountain views.

Architectural Excellence: Modular and Sustainable

The architecture of ITC Mementos Ekaaya Udaipur reinterprets vernacular principles through a modern lens.

Modular System: A combinatorial system features pyramidal pitched roofs with an apex height of up to 17 ft.

Materiality: We utilized locally quarried stone plinths and thermally efficient eco-roof assemblies.

Sustainability: The use of fly-ash brick superstructures reinforces our commitment to contextual sustainability.

Luxury Interiors & Regional Craftsmanship

The interiors of the 157 keys merge contemporary luxury with Rajasthan’s rich heritage. Double-height volumes and exposed structural profiles create a sense of spatial richness. Every detail, from handcrafted rugs to bespoke furniture, was designed to maintain architectural honesty while providing a premium guest experience.

Award-Winning Design & Global Recognition

The excellence of this project has been recognized by prestigious international and national bodies:

Geevees – Godrej Design Awards 2023: Best Architecture Design (Hospitality).

ACES of Spaces Awards 2023: Best Hospitality & Sustainable Architecture.

Asia Design Awards 2024, Singapore: Best Restaurant Design – Royal Vega.

LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2023, Switzerland: Honorable Mention for Interiors.

Travel + Leisure India 2024: India’s Best Luxury Resort.

This project was designed entirely in-house by Art & Architecture Associates (AAA Works) — architecture, interiors, landscape, and master planning — making it one of the most comprehensively executed hospitality projects by an Indian architecture firm.