The interior design scheme of this residence in New Delhi includes a remarkable array of traditional Indian art, as well as some consummate environmental sustainability features.
For any artist, it is a dream to be able to amalgamate a collage of varied art forms and make it a part of one wholesome project. This beautiful residence is the embodiment of just that dream.
The project brief had been simple – the owners needed an abode which would give them an exquisite taste of Indian culture mixed with a contemporary lifestyle. To make this vision a reality, first began an intensive study of the different aspects that would come together in this masterpiece. Once the layout plans had been prepared, thinking up space-utilisation schemes began so as to create unique corners within the 20,500 sq. ft. site that would highlight different themes and visuals. The project design was infused with different artists, art forms, and traditional crafts sourced from different parts of the country to create a deep, refined sense of opulence.
Gond Art from Madhya Pradesh, and Sanjhi and Pichwai from Uttar Pradesh, complement each other and accord the home great vibrancy. An installation depicting the Goddess Durga, created by a renowned artist, invites the presence of the divine within the space, while also making the formal area bask in the strong persona of the image. “Paintings and sculptures realised by celebrated artists from across India dot the different areas, promoting varied art forms and giving a distinct balancing effect between cultural and contemporary designs,” states the team.
The design for the bar is unique in itself, with graphic designs depicting old-world motifs. Its flooring with micro-concrete finish gives off a soothing effect, while a magnificent day-bed, ceramic printed glass shutters for the dining side-boards, chairs of deep-blue hue synchronising the colour effect of the side-boards, and a cluster of tables with sunburst veneer and a river-shell-pen-shell overlay in infinity pattern come together to create exquisite perfection.
The bedrooms are designed to give off a strong sense of personal space, representing free spiritedness. The head-board is decked with a brass frame, giving it a unique regal look. Sanjhi art created with gold leafing covers a complete wall, and features the free-spirited form of flamingos. A chest of drawers in suede and hand-crafted antique brass pins, along with a nest of tables made of semi-precious malachite stone, fill the rest of the spaces. “Throws and fabrics were carefully selected to complete the essence of an intimate private space,” adds the team.
A stone masonry wall clubbed with banquet seating and bar, and featuring custom-printed leatherite, form the key highlights of the family lounge area. The foyers across the house are decorated with sculptures sourced from south India and Odisha. The panelled walls are accented with gold leaf frames, while the flooring is patterned in stone. Another, solid-coloured wall has been fitted with wooden panels. Also in the area is a brilliant tiger sculpture and a detailed Tankha painting that represent the ‘Save The Tiger’ campaign, a cause which the owners are deeply involved with. All the furniture was manufactured in-house to get the desired original look.
A VRV system has been installed for the air-conditioning of the house, thus making it energy-efficient. All the double glazing also traps in great insulation. The lighting system includes LED lamps throughout the house. The strategic placement of windows, the use of MS structures, and a vertical garden in the shaft, ensure the influx of enough natural light and fresh air for all the spaces of the house.
The entire property is a magnum opus created with a fine personal touch. The unique styling and the posh accents and props represent the moods, interests and desires of the people who reside within the walls.
