By Marina Correa
Photography: Courtesy the architect
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Ingenuity and a touch of
whimsy cull the brand identity of young architect couple Gaurav Kapoor and Neha
Bhardwaj, principals of Layers - Studio for Design and Architecture, at their
studio-cum-residence at Greater Noida…
Celebratory mood and
youthful vibe dotted by fascinatingly pop-artish elements, vibrant splashes of
colour, texturally rich materials and abundance of natural light… breaks away from
the stereotypical white-wall-regular-furniture-and-art home; engaging one
almost instantaneously with spaces that evoke, provoke, even make one preen!
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Works of art such as a
cycle mural made from parts of their Santro car and Enfield Thunderbird bike or
a hand-painted storage cabinet featuring characters from ‘Snood’ computer game
or a light fixture made out of ‘Nescafe’ jars or a wall art sketch are just some
of the quirky elements lending character to their home.
Originally a 1,550 sq ft
apartment with three bedrooms, two balconies, living-dining, kitchen, store
room and powder toilet, the space stands transformed into a comfy affable
studio-cum-residence, strategically connected, when needed.
With minimum civil
intervention, where punctured walls are fitted with windows; flexible
furniture - foldable tables, collapsible bed, pop-up breakfast counter and the
like, the spatially enhanced apartment now houses a suite-like master bedroom,
a work-studio and a flexi ‘room of requirement’ that can be converted into a
guest room, meeting room for studio or an empty space based on the need!
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Their biggest peeve - the tiny
40 sq ft balconies are now lively green spaces with cantilevered planters and bench
and a green wall system that celebrates humble gardening tools as pieces of visual
delight.
With a narrative inscribed
in almost every nook, the apartment is exemplary at proving how a little
ingenuity can go a long way in turning basic ideas into a charming aesthetic
statement – especially one that invites growth!
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