The Ring House in Jaspur, Ahmedabad, designed by studio prAcademics, blends contemporary design with the natural beauty of its surroundings. This circular weekend home for a large family features traditional Saurashtra elements like the ‘faliyu’ and ‘osri,’ offering an airy, light-filled space with lush views of the agricultural landscape and abundant fruit trees.

About The Ring House
The Ring House, located in Jaspur, a northern suburb of Ahmedabad, is a weekend home for a large family. A water canal passes through the site?s southern edge, while agricultural fields surround the other sides. The site boasts over 120 trees, mainly Mango and Chickoo (Sapodilla), attracting various bird species and enhancing local biodiversity. Family-Oriented Design
This home accommodates 14 family members, including four kids under 10 years old. We carefully integrated the built form with the existing features and trees. We chose a zone without fruit trees to minimize the footprint.
Landscape Integration
The site?s varied contour levels guided the landscape design. We elevated the house by 3 meters (9.8 feet) to create a table-like structure with grown lawn areas. This elevation surrounds the house with thick foliage, bringing birds close to the living areas.
Traditional Saurashtra Inspiration
The design draws inspiration from the Saurashtra region?s traditional village typology. The ‘faliyu’ (forecourt) is an open-to-sky entrance spac...