Related Tags

Interior

2018

Photographer : PRASHANT BHAT

"A chic and vibrant salon with a vintage vibe"
Located in one of the heritage buildings in South Bombay, the elongated space had three different levels with some existing architectural elements like arches and wooden structural girders which were in distressed state.

The client came to us with a specific design requirement which was to highlight the history of hairdressing. After one-to-one interaction with the client and the existing architectural elements on site we decided to have a quirky vintage theme for this salon and spa project.

The site had three different levels the ground floor, the basement and the mezzanine. The core idea was to use these levels for the bifurcation of spaces according to various activities in a salon and to create a space which is functional. In a Salon and spa it is very important to segregate activities that can create nuisance to clients taking services. The zoning of areas was done in such a way that the first level had all the complementary and high energy activities like hair styling, colouring, men's grooming and reception desk. The mezzanine level had the semi relaxing activities like manicure, pedicure, hair wash and special hair spa treatment room. The basement was planned exclusively for relaxing activities like body massage and facials.

Our core idea of deigning was not about giving standard solutions but to understand the client, his requirements and most importantly the site parameters and its utility to maximum potential.

MUMBAI

Architects	:	KALEIDO ARCHITECTURE
Year	:	2018
Website	:	www.kaleidoarch.com

The main highlight of our project which is also our primary inspiration were the existing architectural elements on site. The site came with a few existing architectural elements like wooden girders in the ceiling (which were in a distressed state) arches that were semi packed with gypsum sheets by previous occupants. We decided to use these elements as architectural features in our design instead of covering them up. Arches were restored and enhanced. Wooden girders were structurally restored and painted to retain the distress finish which tied in with the vintage theme.

A pop of blue colour has been introduced intermittently but given a distressed finish to tie in with the design theme.

The blue patterned tile used in the flooring not only adds a pop of colour but the antique finish matches well with the vintage theme.

The overpowering style of the arches and the steel girder ceiling is woven well with the modern fixtures and furniture.

In every part of the project we have tried to give a vintage vibe to the space through architectural elements, material finishes and decorative accessories and graphics.

This rustic spaces embraces aesthetics which infuses comfort and warmth to the space.

Throughout the salon design along with focusing on the functionality of the spaces we have also tried to tell a story of salons and the history of hair dressing through various decorative accessories and various graphic and design elements.