The colour white is the leitmotif of this residential project in Mumbai by Rajiv Saini & Associates. It is critical to the project’s casual warmth and feel, also adding to its sense of spaciousness.
The team, led by Rajiv Saini had to achieve the deft balance of form and feel by keeping everything from the get-go simple. But an interesting feature of this modern home is its complex identity – it has as its exterior, clean lines and restrained colour tones and a underbelly that is away from the spotlight but critical to giving the rooms their spaciousness. Since the residence is also a sea-facing home, a phalanx of windows naturally sets up a viewing gallery at one end in the living room.
What is remarkable here is the subtle play of contrasts. The versatility of the composite stone and its onyx overtones break any monotony of colour in the house, while carefully placed veneers of oak bring in a solid sense of purpose. This home is as much about what is not apparent as what is which is what makes it special.
