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2018

Photographer : Shamanth Patil Photography

Located on the 14th floor, the residence has a minimal contemporary aesthetic, but one that is rooted in a timeless, warm elegance. The site offers panoramic views of the city, and the interior has been kept simple, light and airy, in order to emphasize the views and bring the outside in.

The focal point of the space is a large 9.5’ tall ceramic tree that was commissioned and designed for this project. As the client is fascinated by the tree of life, we collaborated with artist S Gopinath who helped us realize our vision of having one in the center of the common area. The main trunk and branches of the tree are built in fiberglass. Each individual branch carries multiple bunches of leaves. The leaves are each individually handmade in ceramic and attached to the branch with copper wires. The tree was designed to ensure 7’ clearance and enough space for movement for people underneath it.

Trees and inspiration from nature can be seen in the artwork across the house. The foyer has green walls and beautiful artwork by Sujit Das representing fields that demand you to immerse yourself in them. It also has a black and white inlay floor, and a gorgeous brass console, and is one of the few spaces with a dominating color.

Bengaluru,Karnataka,India

Architects	:	MAIA Design Studio
Year	:	2018

The material palette used in the home is predominantly whites and greys, which have been juxtaposed against wooden panels, upholstered furniture and subtle color pops to bring in the warmth and comfort of a home. Furniture has been sourced from a multitude of design houses, independent designers, and also custom designed and made for the project. The aesthetic is a mix of pieces from several different periods in the history of furniture. A Kurdish rug from the 19th century lies on a wooden floor in the everyday coffee bar area.

A very minimal light metal screen has been built as a partition between the common area and the informal family room. The screen was designed with flats and has a double door integrated. Glass was used so natural light could flow into the family room, and allow for a feeling of privacy and connectedness simultaneously. The screen also forms an interesting visual element. All doors in the space have been exaggerated to appear as though they are floor to ceiling, and have been matched to the grey wallpapered walls so they disappear.