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2024

They received the call from the client asking them to see a 30 year old bungalow with arches nestled in one of the lanes of Pali Hill with a space behind it not used at all, asking them to share their thoughts on it. The space had a typical old bungalow feel, having multiple rooms with not much utility as it was used by a family of three. They decided to break the walls down and have free-flowing living spaces, also combining multiple rooms to create luxurious bedrooms having walk-in wardrobes.

The primary design call was to maximise the natural light that they bring in from all sides, the second was to create spill-over spaces like balconies overlooking the large canopy trees surrounding the bungalow, and lastly to design a timeless aesthetic in terms of forms and muted colors which will look pleasing even after 10 or more years. The clients’ were satisfied with their vision of the different spaces and throughout the entire journey, client were aligned with their design sensibilities and let them be completely in-charge, which was a blessing.

They decided to use the space behind the bungalow and transform it into a courtyard, which the living room could completely open up to. Adding in some water-bodies with breathing lights the courtyard itself changes over into a magical evening space complete with a bar, for social gatherings and family time.

Mumbai,Maharashtra,India

Architects	:	Plus V Architects
Area	:	7000 sq. ft.
Year	:	2024
Website	:	https://www.instagram.com/plusvarchitects/

Living room of Kedia Bungalow by Plus V Architects

For the bedrooms, the details were minimal, adding in some funk for the Son’s room while the Master bedroom had a warmth added in with the veneers and the Lladros displayed. The floors were separated in terms of utility and privacy, the top floor having two massive bedrooms, one for the Son and the Den for his friends. The floor below, has the Master bedroom with a guest room across the passage. And the ground floor having the Living, Dining, Courtyard, Kitchen and Helpers’ room followed by a basement, which was the drivers space and store area for the bungalow and all the levels being connected seamlessly by an elevator and a winding stair.

The Marbles chosen for the project, were literally art pieces designed by nature, frozen in time. The bed-back of the son’s room is almost lava spewing from a volcano, the master bed back has an Onyx with an eagles wings, which lights the space in a very subtle way in the evenings, The entry, has an exotic green which resembled a peacock feather and the floor is a white marble, the slabs of which had an awkward curve cutting through, After trying a few iterations, they decided to play around with the book-matching to create staggered ellipses , which creates a very interesting floor pattern in marble.

The washrooms again had marbles, with very different aesthetics. The upper level had blacks, Saint Laurent and Volcano Black for the son and their penchant for black marbles. The lower levels had Pattagonias and Leather finish Waves with their intent of having only mono washrooms with minimal details. In the master washroom they even added a pebbled area having planters, to the shower area.

Living and Dining of Kedia Bungalow by Plus V Architects

Dining of Kedia Bungalow by Plus V Architects

Kitchen of Kedia Bungalow by Plus V Architects

Pooja room of Kedia Bungalow by Plus V Architects

Informal Seating of Kedia Bungalow by Plus V Architects

The Den, was designed a concrete finish space, for the friends to sit together, watch matches, play the playstation or just to have a good time. It’s the only space where they broke, mould and decided to go a little crazy, as can be seen with the Formal Lion Artwork, or the Galaxy themed sofas or the Astronaut artefacts and lamp and the yellow Ombre curtains.

But a major part of the design, as always is the services, which need to be tucked away and yet be accessible. As can be seen, the kitchen is quietly hidden away behind a curved Gregorian panelled wall, the staff areas are also tucked away behind a secret door close to the entry. And lastly, the planters, where every space was designed keeping in mind space for a lot of them. As the lady of the house being particularly fond of them, she even educated them about the different species and it was a joy adding them across. The entry only feeling complete after the plants took their positions, nature adds the life needed to the bungalow.

Overall, the design journey was thoroughly enjoyable for them and seeing the dream become real was equally so for the clients.