ARCHITECTURE | CONTRASTS THAT COMPLEMENT
One of the beautiful things about art, architecture and design is their ability to reflect the things we see and experience around us. Our travels, thoughts, inspirations and encounters always find a way to wiggle into our designs in the most discreet way. This house speaks loud and clear of its inspirational roots, which come, incidentally, from the natural world us and around itself. Settled amidst sky high towers in the bustling lanes of Mumbai, this 1,900 sq ft apartment is occupied by a young and dynamic couple and their child with three bedrooms, a living room, a media room, a kitchen and a small balcony.
Learn the Layout
As you enter through a wide corridor, the living room with never ending views of the bay towards one end and rooms to the left and right of it, welcomes you. The master bedroom and office are tucked towards one side, and the kids and grandparents room to the other. The kitchen with the service zone is towards the entry and almost obscure.
Taking on Challenges
One of the biggest challenges of designing in Mumbai is the constraint one faces with the budget of the project. After selling an arm and a leg to buy a home, clients generally end up with an extremely tight budget to design the space, in the hope of decorating it as the years go by. Thoughtful replanning of furniture and smart design elements bring together a space that seamlessly flows into one an another, making the house look soothingly cosy, comfortable and very elegant.
Why it Stands Out
The bold take on colours in the house is interesting yet challenging. How do you combine the clients love for colours with restraint and thoughtful design, was the struggle. The beautifully carved out niches in the living room in the bright blue wall along with interesting mix of furniture in this space make the living room an interesting conversation starter. Each room has been individually designed to reflect the occupant's identity.
True Blue
In fact, the blue wall has a story behind it. The clients' recent trip to Greece had them very inspired by the country's vibrant hues. They resonated closely with the colour as it represented calmness, serenity and focus. We only wanted to reinforce that. But to divide the expanse of the colour, we decided to break it with interesting sculptural niches with wallpapers and sculptures.
The house overall exudes a warm, cosy and comfortable sense, filled with memories and nostalgia from all over their travels. The art has its own space in the house. As designers, we create spaces where people spend the rest of their lives creating and recreating memories repeatedly, and this space we created is a great canvas for one.
- PROJECT NAME: Bay Home
- LOCATION: Parel, Mumbai
- AREA: 1,900 sq ft
- FIRM NAME: Studio Nishita Kamdar
- PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT: Nishita Kamdar
- DESIGN TEAM: Viragi Parekh
âNishita Kamdar is the principal architect at Studio Nishita Kamdar, an award-winning multidisciplinary design practice, based out of Mumbai. www.studionishitakamdar.com
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