Bharuch based design firm, P&D Associates, reinvented this flat in Mumbai and gave it a Zen-like appeal!
The coming together of art and philosophy is one of the most calming influences; the former aesthetically enhances the surrounding spaces, while the latter brings about a balance between the exteriors and interiors of a living space. This is exactly what P&D Associates have managed to bring about in their latest residential project.
Founded in 2009, by NIFD, Baroda, graduates Pratik Siddhpura and Devang Patel believe in reworking and creating modern spaces that serve as an extension of their clients’ personalities. Along with Shruti Siddhpura, they form the core of P&D Associates and are the principal designers of the firm.
The existing architectural layout already had room for “elite living”. This along with the client’s insistence that their home should be reflective of their lifestyle made P&D keep their comfort and convenience paramount, and “only then make room for aesthetic preferences.” The kitchen, one of the first spaces that come into view upon entering the flat, seamlessly connects to the living room. However, both spaces remain “visually detached.”
If one takes a closer look at the layout of the flat, one is reminded of the classical Japanese homes in Kyoto. Natural light and ventilation are critical to the flat’s structural design, which is linear and seamless. The windows in the living room and bedrooms are designed to filter in maximum sunlight. During the day, even the bathrooms are flooded with natural light. At night, the city lights takeover!
One of the most distinctive features of the flat is the unprecedented view of Mumbai’s skyline on both sides.
The living and dining areas are contemporary and warm with light pastel tones and a minimal shock of pastel blue.
Each bedroom reflects a different kind of style - varied colour palettes, knick knacks, art installations and furnishings. Our favourites are the white chairs in the master bedroom. They serve as throwbacks to a childhood spent in swings made of cane, and suspended from the balcony ceiling. The bathrooms are replete with state of the art fittings contrasted with textured flooring.
