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    Art and architecture take centre stage at this Kolkata home by A Square Designs

    JUN 1, 2022 | By Sneha Gandhi
    Classical Shikhara hanging light by Arjun Rathi illuminates the chic formal living room fitted with sofa and lounge chair by Arketipo, centre tables by BoConcept, and chaise by Ochre at Home; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    Neutral coloured cushions from Sarita Handa coordinated with bedside lamps from Avenue 48 and wooden flooring exude a warm cosy atmosphere in the bedroom; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    Contrasting textured and wooden wall panels add a sense of depth and layering to the bedroom; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    The dining space overlooking the serene terrace houses pouffe chairs and upholstered bench by Ochre At Home, lights designed Ajay Arya, fabricated by Avenue 48 and metal bookshelf by Ochre At Home; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    Modern art by Jit Chaudhry, Art Deco lamp and custom contemporary furniture by Ochre at Home and textured rug from Carpet Couture by Rashi elevate the artistic dynamic of the informal living room; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    The characteristic charm, culture and drama of Kolkata, the city of colonial architecture, art galleries and theatre, is bound to trickle into the veins of its designers. 

    Much like the affluent city, the 2,000 sq ft Kolkata Home by Ajay Arya, Founder and Interior Designer at A Square Designs, is an amalgamation of traditional and modern elements in the right amount.

    Embodying a youthful elegance with its thoughtfully curated contemporary interiors, the home exhibits subtle traces of classical styles. Dynamic architectural forms and shapes take centre stage through the quirky furniture and wall accents. 

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    Art deco lamp flanked by colour coordinated chairs by Ochre At Home complemented by modern art by Jit Chaudhry and textured rug from Carpet Couture by Rashi carve a quiet artistic corner in the informal living room; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    The homeowners are a vivacious couple who love to travel and celebrate life. “We had a few rounds of discussions, and then we decided to innovate with the spaces rather than just renovate to create a fun, functional and zesty environment reflecting their sensibilities”, divulges Ajay.  

    The formal living incorporates Shikhara pendant light by Arjun Rathi, wall art by Shweta Mansingka, sofa and lounge chair by Arketipo, and centre tables by BoConcept and chaise by Ochre at Home; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    The remodelled Alipore home revels in the colour scheme of blues and military greens stabilised by neutral tones; a signature of the studio. Wrapped in wooden flooring and textured walls, the material palette explores eccentric intersections of wood and metal.

    The entrance foyer reveals a vibrant view of the informal living room that connects to the terrace. On the right, one would find the bedroom unit with an ensuite bathroom comprising 1,100 sq ft.

    Multi-bulb chandelier designed by the architect and fabricated by Avenue 48 highlights the eccentric dining setup comprising blue and grey pouffe chairs and orange and black bench by Ochre At Home; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    Flooded with natural light from french windows on three sides, the informal living room proved to be quite a challenge while designing. Taking a conscious approach, A Square Designs draft a climate-responsive home by insulating the ceiling to prevent overheating of the rooftop apartment.

    While the large windows enable a sufficient natural light supply, the louvred blinds regulate the heat transmission. 

    Architectural themed artwork above the study coupled with the mango yellow laminate add a splash of colour against the grey textured wallpaper; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

    Warm wood tones balanced by muted coloured cushions from Sarita Handa and bedside lamp from Avenue 48 render a soothing texture palette to the bedroom; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    The studio gets remarkably creative with the dining area by ditching the standard setup of repetitive chairs. Instead, they introduce a quaint mish-mash of low back pouffes and an upholstered bench in tone with the artistic flair of the space.

    The enchanting and exquisitely layered Kolkata home by all means surrenders to the poetic spirit of its city and inhabitants.

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