Wadkar Residence by ADND

Nestled in the suburbs of Mumbai the private residence for a celebrated artist is split over two floors. The lower floor houses the more private spaces while the upper floor boasts of a lofty split level lounge space that opens to the roof top terrace. With a precondition of the pitched roof section the roof top lounge has been conceptualized as an all oak wood clad box. This is undoubtedly the highlight of the project. The use of light wood tones punctuated with cool blues and fresh yellows gives the space a sense of freshness by day and a much desired lounge like vibe by nightni In contrast to the upper floor the aesthetics of the lower floor have been kept muted. Plentiful use of whites, light grey tones, large fluted sliding room dividers and textured fabrics in the soft furnishings generate a calm and laid back ambience. Strategically placed artwork in a mix of vibrant hues and stark black and white graphics compliment and add character to the house.

The vision for the project was to achieve an aesthetic that is fairly casual. Use of cool tones in materiality, contrasting with vibrant colours in the artwork generates an informal vibe that allows the end user to be creatively charged. The project acts like a tropical urban oasis-- A watering hole for creative minds within the family and the extended friend circle to engage in progressive conversations pertaining to the arts.