Young, buoyant, with happy splashes of colour, this apartment in Bangalore by Farah Ahmed and Dhaval Shellugar of Fadd Studio is a holistic representation of the brief of the youthful clients; the architects have deftly combined the different requirements to create a hardy work space which is also easy on the eye. The client was insistent that this should be a smart home, with wifi connectivity at all times.
Within, a neutral shell of whites and greys, it has blue as an accent – an English and French theme play out, appearing contemporary in spite of their vintage lineage. The walls are a cool azure with white panelling and the room doors are a powder blue, imparting a soothing, fresh feel to the whole space. There is a profusion of floral patterns, sobered by neutral solids.
While modifying the layout, Farah and Dhaval removed all existing curvatures, such as the arch of the foyer to the living entry and the curved wall between the master and the adjoining bedroom. Instead, they constructed straight-lined doorways.
