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    A Manhattan-style penthouse in Kolkata by A Square Designs is a vivid moodboard of artworks

    SEP 26, 2022 | By Maheshwari Vickyraj
    The guest room features a four-poster bed, and the carpet by Jaipur Rugs with chair from Ochre At Home; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    The master bedroom's furnishings are modern in style, with simple lines and muted tones; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    This luxurious apartment is a perfect example of a style that is current yet timeless, with its use of striking natural stone and induced with unique details like colourful artworks. 

    The principal designer of A Square Designs, Ajay Arya, evokes a sense of Manhattan-style clean aesthetic in this penthouse that spans a spacious 3150 sq. ft area tucked away in Kolkata, styled by Atul Pratap Chauhan. 

    Shedding light on contemporary home design, Ajay Arya explains, “We experimented with the interiors by curating furniture pieces and selected art that would complement the spaces uniquely.”

    A sculpture by Viraj Khanna is the centrepiece of the living room, with ‘Tactile’ sofa and green ‘Budapest’ sofa by Baxter. The cluster centre table is by Shake Design, lounge chairs by Enne and a carpet from Jaipur Rugs covers the floor with decor from Ochre At Home and Bo Concept; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

    The bar and the dining room are separated by a lounge. The dining table is designed by Baxter, and the red sofa by Arkietipo stands stark against the neutral grey concrete-textured wall; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    The curious brief 

    The homeowners requested an ultra-contemporary dwelling with a global aesthetic. On learning that this would be their second home, which would be primarily used for socialising and entertainment, the design was set out to have a space that is the epitome of comfort and casual elegance.

    Colourful artworks, unique furniture silhouettes, and lighting fixtures were used to liven up the white and neutral colour palette in the home. 

    Wall art created by artist Jit Chaudhary adorns the wall in the dining room; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

    A sculpture by Viraj Khanna is the centrepiece of the living room, with the ‘Tactile’ sofa by Baxter and the green ‘Budapest’ sofa by Baxter. The cluster centre table in the centre is by Shake Design, along with lounge chairs by Enne. A carpet from Jaipur Rugs covers the floor with decor pieces from Ochre At Home & Bo Concept; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    Tour every turn of the home…

    The penthouse has an exclusive elevator lobby, which gives it a secluded feel. On entering this home, the living room greets you on the left, while straight ahead is the bar, the dining room, and the open-air terrace.

    The furniture in the living room is in muted tones, with an accent of green on one sofa and a pop of red on the other in the lounge area which stands stark against the light grey concrete textured wall.

    The dining table is designed by Baxter while the sideboard by Shake Design with wall art created by Artist Jit Chaudhary and vases by Ochre at Home; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

    The lobby of the building adorns colourful pieces of art on the wall with plush sofas in bright hues; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    Promenading further, the kitchen, service lobby, and bathroom, are conveniently located between the bar and the dining area.

    The dining area is striking, with the walls covered with striking pieces of contemporary art that make the room pop. A long, uniquely shaped table grabs the attention, which is accompanied by an eclectic assortment of chairs in soft, muted tones.

    The Laminates in the culinary zone is by Merino while the appliances are by Siemens; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

    A sculpture by Viraj Khanna is the centrepiece with a bar counter made with sleeper wood, the stools made in MS, while the suspended light with coloured glass lamps accentuates the wall art by artist HR Das; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

    The dining table is designed by Baxter while the sideboard by Shake Design with wall art created by Artist Jit Chaudhary and vases by Ochre at Home; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan 

    A hallway on the other side of the living room leads to the three bedrooms: the children’s room, the guest room, and the master bedroom suite. 

    While the master bedroom is the largest in the house, and it comes with a walk-in closet, the furniture in the room is contemporary with clean lines and neutral colours.

    The room’s bathroom is decorated in a spa-like motif and features an oversized marble tub placed in front of a wall window; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

    The light fixtures lend a warm tone to the marble-clad master bathroom; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    Ideas to bookmark – colours, materials, and inspiration!

    Artwork, upholstery, tapestry, and lighting fixtures all have vibrant colours to complement the home’s primary colour scheme of cool grey. Natural stones, furniture made of dark walnut and oak, velvets, metals, and glass make up the rest of the material palette.

    The red sofa in the lounge area by Arkietipo stands stark against the neutral grey concrete-textured wall; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

    Colourful works of art linger throughout the spaces of this penthouse; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

    An open sky terrace overlooks Kolkata’s metropolitan skyline; Photograph by Atul Pratap Chauhan

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