By Marina Correa
Photography: Sebastian Zachariah; courtesy the
firm
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KNS Architects designs a 3,000
sq.ft, single-family residence as a monochrome canvas resonating with elements
from nature…
Diligently juxtaposing a
dark tonality against a stark white shell, keenly peppered with ‘natural
flourishes’, principals Neemesh Shah, Kanhai Gandhi and Shresht Kashyap create
a plush, modern home with a green soul in a posh Mumbai suburb.
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Panels of wallpaper
featuring nature-inspired motifs; yellow textured wallpaper; a green wall infusing
‘live’ energy; organic amoeba-shaped furniture; elite lifestyle accessories… are
juxtaposed against luminous backgrounds, allowing for dark and cool; ivory and
ebony to co-exist harmoniously in a simple yet stunning contrast as each room
exudes a distinctive aura. With a partially open-plan layout, public spaces
open onto balconies and terraces forging a seamless indoor-outdoor connect,
whilst well-demarcated bedrooms, den and kitchen ensure privacy.
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Seeped in dense and light
hues and natural and industrial materials, a balancing act can be seen right
from the lift lobby. Spacious, open and creative, the interiors allude to
highlights like a back-lit onyx bar; an acoustically treated leather-clad wall;
or the living green wall with laser-cut Corian jaali and backlit ceiling that forms a tableau coupled with netted
chair backs.
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Divided only by sliding
glass panes, the balconies and terraces complete with lounge seating, bar, water body etc., make entertaining a pleasure - heightened with a casual, chilled-out
vibe.
The home spells understated luxury in a seemingly perfect juxtaposition of line and form, colour and texture, creating a timeless appeal, making a chic statement. Drip irrigation for
watering the vertical garden and use of LEDs ensure a holistic green
living that syncs in with the client’s vision of being one with nature, yet
firmly rooted amidst urban chaos.
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