Enhancing the original features of an apartment in a 1930’s heritage building in South Mumbai, Fusionstudio gives it a new lease of life through contemporary design and craftsmanship. Architect Tiran Driver and his wife, British architect Nicola Gerber decided to revamp this apartment which previously belonged to Tiran’s parents. They wanted the home to feel like one space, all the rooms to appear connected. To further this idea, they laid a glossy white resin on top of the old tiles. A tall timber clad wall forms a link between the living and dining spaces in the apartment. Offset by this expanse of wooden panelling, white dominates the colour palette, pulling in natural light from the outside and lending a fresh, bright appeal.
Since this is an old Art Deco building, they restored features such as doors, fanlights and windows, recreating damaged ones to match the originals. The team used neutrals for elements which have a long life, with the intention that accessories can change anytime. Simple, clean lines and a no-fuss design appears to be what these architects have created in their home.
