Print Exclusive: A Bengaluru home of living stories

Tour Anjum Jung’s family home designed by her firm Morph Design Company with architecture by Rahul Mehrotra

15 Nov 2025

A home is more than just its structure — it reflects legacy, elegance and in this case, a touch of royalty. This 14,500 sq ft three level Bengaluru residence brims with heirlooms, where every corridor tells a story of past masters and present-day visionaries. Belonging to Anjum Jung, Founder and Principal Architect at Morph Design Company, her husband, and two children, the Jung House is a wonderful nod to heritage and grace; a confluence of history, artistry and deeply personal expression.

From the inception, it was an ambitious undertaking. The clean and contemporary architectural framework was designed in collaboration with Rahul Mehrotra and the team at RMA Architects. The interiors, imagined and executed by Anjum’s firm, are an intimate reflection of the lady’s vision, ethos and global eye for detail.

anjum jung bengaluru maximal home — The outdoor dining area sits as an indoor-outdoor space designed with sliding doors and the F. & C. Osler chandeliers. The dining table, chairs and sideboard are vintage, about a hundred years old. The two artworks are by Paresh Maity and G. R. Iranna; Photograph by Fabien Charuau

Architecture and lineage

The family traces its lineage to three distinguished names: the Pataudis, the Paigahs and the Prestige Group of Bengaluru. With such storied roots, the house brims with heirlooms, antiques, and an extraordinary collection of art and curios spanning generations. Some pieces were specially commissioned, others acquired over decades of travel and collecting, all from ateliers, galleries and auction houses from around the world.

“Light, scale and flow are at the heart of the home,” shares Anjum. “Lofty ceilings and tall doors create volume, while generous glazing opens every room to nature. Many of the site’s original trees were preserved and now anchor the architecture, lending both shade and soul.” Inside, the house is designed in bold colours, expressive art, antique finds, and sculptural lighting that converge to create moments of drama and calm.

Inside story

The entrance sets the tone — an oil portrait of the family by Jay Varma, a fifth-generation descendant of Raja Ravi Varma, commissioned via Gallery G is placed in the foyer. Nearby, columns carved in wood and inspired by the artist-curator Riyas Komu bear the Ayatul Kursi, the Quranic verse of protection.

These glowing perforated pillars allow dappled light to spill gently across the floors, casting a mood of serenity. A large wall panel, curated as a single installation in the foyer, features works of old Indian masters to acclaimed contemporary international artists; this collection forms the very ethos of the house. The living room and library house furniture by design icons such as Patricia Urquiola, Flexform, Thonet and Henge. The high ceilings in the living and dining are adorned by vintage chandeliers, and the floors are anchored by vintage carpets. “The idea was never to decorate,” says Anjum, “but to create a home of meaning — layered, grounded, and alive.”

The design also incorporates traditional Indian craft, including Araish , a lime plaster technique from Rajasthan, known for its soft sheen and lasting beauty. This tactile surface, used across walls, adds a quiet refinement and reflects the home’s timeless aesthetic. Nature is both a backdrop and a participant. From the outdoor courtyard, open dining area and rooftop pool, the house maintains an effortless dialogue with the outdoors. The master bathroom glows under a skylight, while the son’s room features a cast-iron tub on the terrace, used for ice baths after intense athletic training.

In the SieMatic kitchen, the range hood carries Anjum’s coat of arms. Suspended above the Island counter is Storm from Penta Light and the flooring is in marble with an inlay pattern; Photograph by Fabien Charuau

Design moments

Throughout the house are pockets of pause: a blue- ceilinged studio room hand-painted with Chinese cloud patterns, a layered library, an intimate entertainment den and a sun-dappled foyer. “Every space has its own rhythm,” says Anjum. “What unites them are the vintage carpets — faded Persians, tribal kilims, Kashmiri weaves — that ground each room with soul.”

The custom kitchen by SieMatic, is Anjum’s own retreat within the home. She calls it her “chef’s kitchen,” with a custom hood bearing her personal crest and an Arabic inscription that translates to “In God I trust”, a detail that quietly ties together faith and function. By day, natural light floods the interiors. By night, vintage chandeliers cast a gentle glow, heightening the house’s charm. “Jung House isn’t just where we live; it’s who we are,” says Anjum. “It’s a home filled with memory, intention and love. It is a living archive that continues to evolve with us.”