By Savitha Hira
with inputs by Shrabana Das
Photographs
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Starting out at
the main door that spells grandeur with walnut veneer and champagne leafing, an
aura of sophistication greets you in the double-height living cum dining area
with its plush surrounds. Neutral colour palette combined with the soothing
essence of wood panelling is the central element of the design of this home.
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The eye takes in
opulence at a glance. From the luxurious
Swarovski chandelier positioned tastefully at the entrance; golden flowers from
Shanghai; lighting from Italy and Germany; flooring from Italy or plush
furniture from Dubai… there is a nuance of luxe living in almost every corner.
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Accentuating this
luxurious feel are the floor-to-ceiling windows, softly draped in sheer ceiling-high
motorized drapes. The bar positioned at one end, below the stairway caters to
the intimacy it requires.
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One sees pockets
of intimate narratives in the voluminous social space. Ambient lighting using coves and decorative
chandeliers is juxtaposed by smart use of LEDs placed underneath each stair
tread creates a lighting statement. The element of drama is further captured with
the height of the corridors being lowered to preserve privacy in contrast to
the double-height of the living area.
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The
two-levelled apartment sees a soothing envelope in its private areas as each of
the four bedrooms uses ambient lighting, wooden panelling, touches of mirror
and a minimal palette of texture and pattern. En-suite bathrooms too, mimic the
same understated sensibilities; except the powder toilet that is anointed with
a sensorised onyx counter that lights up on proximity, variously coloured
mirror chips that make up the mirror, wooden ceiling and white marble flooring
with the walls covered in silver Travertino – endorsing the overall luxe feel
of the home.
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Instead
of blatantly accessorizing the space to achieve a high aesthetic. The architect
resorts to more subtle, nuanced flourishes like wooden ceiling with spotlights;
touches of silver leafing, geometric patterns on mirror strips; even a completely
mirrored ceiling in the passageway to amplify its linearity and make a statement
among a few others...
The
home sitting close to Patwardhan Park in Bandra, Mumbai strategically draws in
the exterior greenery, completing the sensitivity that defines it.
Fact File:
Project: Mr.
Bhurjee’s penthouse residence
Designer: Ar.
Mahesh Punjabi and Associates
Chief Designer: Ar.
Mahesh Punjabi
Area: 600sq. m.
Location: Mumbai
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