DESIGN NAME: Amara Bari
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Residence
INSPIRATION: The design was inspired keeping in mind the modesty and humility of the home owner, not failing to accomplish its stand out in the crowd identity, amidst a large 500 apartment, residential project. Thus clean architectural lines with zero flash, yet showcasing a sophisticated and timeless elegance became the design intent.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A design that illustrates the lifestyle of an Indian family. It allows the Millennial and Generation X to live in harmony, thus continuing to be true, to the ideologies of the collectivistic Indian society, thus promoting a balanced attitude towards generational differences amongst the residents. The linear form, changes planes, to form frames, or uses in its original avatar i.e. carved out in wood, metal and also uses light fittings to create an interesting play of surfaces. Some of these elements also boast of a purpose whilst adding to the aesthetic charm.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The overall space was kept to its simplistic straight design lines. We used earthy tones, neutral shades and wood across all spaces as the common material palate. The deviations to keep the design rooted to its culture were adopted by using eclectic elements from various eras and by use of the form and color of furnishings
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Project was completed in 18 months and is located in Kolkata India
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The design style adopted was modern, hence clutter free. The outcome was purely the result, from laying the material differently to bring out its contemporary soul, thus making the design socially cohesive.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: An apartment admeasuring 2600 square feet carpet area that included three bedrooms and five bathrooms, a living room, a dining room with kitchen and utility, a pooja ghar, a box room, a terrace and a multipurpose room. This property is a unit which is part of a large high end luxury residential development.
TAGS: community living, home in a housing complex, Collectivistic Indian lifestyle
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: A decidedly fuss free, simple and a design approach with purpose, following a fairly strict format of minimalism, balance and clean straight lines, thus satisfying the modern design style brief laid down by the younger generation of the family. The brief narrated by the matured generation was met by adopting a few eclectic styling cues like form texture and color that balanced the bold starkness and blend comfort with sophistication giving the interiors a timeless look and feel.
CHALLENGE: A Vastu compliant interior layout. A science which is believed to bring harmony, by use of the five elements of life, in order to usher prosperity, health and wealth into the household. It was difficult to decide which of them was the larger devil, Vastu or the lemming like characterization of the Bengali laborer with his assessment of their suicidal sangfroid
ADDED DATE: 2019-02-13 16:26:46
TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Principal Designer Amee Vora and Assistant Designer Arjun Gupta
IMAGE CREDITS: Sebastian Zachariah
Ira Gosalia
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