By: Marina
Correa
Photography:
Deepshikha Jain; courtesy the architect
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Metaphorically ushering in the streetscape
indoors, has given rise to a feeling of ‘living on the street’ in a plush
apartment in suburban Mumbai...
Dhaval Malesha, principal architect, Studio SOUL
(Search of Urban Language) has underscored the importance of residual spaces of
navigation and the interfaces between different objects in his design of a
contemporary home in suburban Mumbai. “Just like in architecture, the street
binds various buildings, activities and people, and generates a unique
character, the meandering space of any house lends its interiors a unique
character,” he muses.
Entrance lobby |
Absolutely engulfed in the metaphorical allegory,
the experience starts right after you step out of the elevator - where a green
paned window above a canary yellow seating unit exudes a street feel. As you walk
into the home, the dining table slices across from the kitchen into the living
area — changing the way one uses the island table; and Greens seen at every
corner and a topiary ball in a high pedestal planter make the street come alive
within the confines of the home.
Dining area |
View from living room |
The juxtaposition of walls at different planes subtly
demarcates different zones yet enhances a spacious feel through the use of
material, texture and colour. A strong reinforcement of the street concept is
aptly executed via a window grill on the inside, providing a feeling of being
on the outside.
Kitchen wall abutting bedroom |
Activity room |
The décor is graced by a subdued colour palette
comprising whites, greys and browns complimented by veneer, metal frames, glass
panes and marble in terms of materials. The only room that deviates from this
colour palette and theme is the activity room, where a burst of lime green
walls and various objects d’art displayed on a wall unit make it seem rather disjointed
from the rest of the house.
Master bedroom |
Overall, the space is clean and cutter-free;
almost subconsciously emphasizing the focus on the circulatory spaces (voids),
resulting in a rather open, warm space. What starts off as a streetscape
inspired design sensibility is finally in direct contrast to the hustle-bustle
of our streets.
beautiful painting
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