By Savitha Hira
with inputs from Neeti Patel
Photography:
Courtesy Andre J. Fanthome
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Architects and
designers, Group DCA give Cyber City, Gurugram, a trendy yet tranquil salon
that caters to the multi-faceted needs of a dynamic city dweller...
Working towards
providing a social experience beyond that of a mere grooming salon, ‘Looks’ is
designed to include a café, beauty consultation and retail units. The 266 sq. m.
homogenous space, linear in composition, is visually segmented into defined
zones, using large, full-height mirrors, suspended from the ceiling in metal
frames. The industrial appeal of the ceiling with its exposed services
accentuates the foating feel of the place, making it appear larger than it truly
is.
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Playing on a nude palette of colours, whites, beiges, crèmes and browns are set
off by colourful tiled inlays in the cement flooring that create
a vivid and evocative carpet that ties the whole space; promoting directional
flow and defining nodal points. This is complemented by a changing grid in the ceiling that
together contributes to the demarcation of areas.
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With storage designed along the peripheral
walls and integrated into the suspended large mirrors, functionality is catered
to without visible spatial clutter. Incorporating niches for retail within the
framework of the existing cabinetry, the no-additional-accessory space appears
to fulfill its functions without the need to flaunt its tools.
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The styling
and cutting areas are designed as the fluid central space, whilst consultation
unit and other private spaces like pedicure, backwash area, etc. are planned
towards the corners to maintain privacy. A video wall in
the styling area displays various retail products and acts as a photoshoot
backdrop for the clients.
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The salon appears effortlessly comfortable,
almost minimalist, lounge-like in its indulgence. Amidst a tasteful display
of monochromatic sketches showing hairstyle variants, and cluster displays of colourful photographs, what stands out are the very subtly included wall-and-floor-mounted angular mirrors
that create a prismatic effect, accentuating the perception of volume and
contributing to dynamism even in the smaller pockets.
Fact File:
Design Firm: Group DCA
Partner Architects: Amit Aurora & Rahul
Bansal
Design Team: Sandeep Kumar Dang
Area: 266 sq. m.
Location: Gurugram
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