ITC Mementos Ekaaya
designed by Architect DHARAM PATEL, art & architecture associates

Firm: Art & Architecture Associates, Vadodara
Scope: Master Planning | Architecture | Interior | Landscape | Product DesignLocation: Eklingji, Rajasthan, India
Land Area: 100 Acres
Timeline: 2018–2023
Client: HG Luxury Hotels Pvt. Ltd. | Mr. Vijendra Chaudhary

Project Synopsis

Mementos by ITC Ekaaya 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.

Landscape
Native, wind-resilient plantation strategies and preserved contours establish a symbiotic relationship between built form and terrain, ensuring the Aravallis remain the dominant visual anchor.

Product Design
Custom lighting systems, furniture, architectural elements, and detailing were developed in-house to maintain design continuity across scales.