This maximalist Kolkata home by Untitled Design Consultants is daringly glamorous and artful
JUL 17, 2024
| By Aditi Singla
The wall panels are by Gomaads, all furniture is from Furgonomics and the bocci clouds light installation from Lightbox. The lamp is from Mahendra Doshi and the ceramic vase is by Eeshan Kashyap. The artwork is by S.H. Raza from Asta Guru. The naga peg table by Makaan Jaipur and the platter above the coffee table is by Zikwa. A carpet by Jaipur Rugs underscores the setting; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
The dining room is a textural theatre from cane furniture to a marble tabletop; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
Entering through the crafted main door, you step into a foyer enriched with antique brass panels and a console with marquetry shutters from Furgonomics. The mill work by Buildkraft India and the shoe storage in antique mirror brass and marquetry handles is by Furgonomics. Table lamp is from Mahendra Doshi and the bench is by Furgonomics; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
In Kolkata‘s labyrinthine lanes, rises the architectural jewel, THE 42 residential skyscraper, a beacon of modern living and luxury. Within this iconic structure, is a maximalist dwelling bursting with added layers of decor, tied together by design partners Amrita Guha and Joya Nandurdikar of Untitled Design Consultants.
Art savants can find an assemblage of artworks and installations in every corner of this spectacular 7,000 sq ft apartment.
All furniture in the living room is by Furganomics. Wall panels by Gomaads and the mounted artwork by S.H. Raza from Astha Guru set the perfect backdrop. Above, you’ll find the bocci clouds light installation from Lightbox. A chunky Lamp from Mahendra Doshi, large ceramic vase by Eeshan Kashyap, small naga peg table by Makaan Jaipur and the Carpet by Jaipur Rugs, draw you in for a cup of tea; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
The tactile stone wall holds charcoal art by Paresh Maity & Cima Art Gallery. The large art by Jogen Chawdhury from Emami Art Gallery makes the space feel curated and special. The Platter above the coffee table by Zikwa and antique Bastar tribal fish culture from Chor Bazaar further add to the artisanal touches; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
From the antique silver birds from Chor Bazaar Mumbai to the blue pottery vase from Zikwa, every step unveils a new delight. The exquisitely showcased art behind the water feature is by Ankush Safaya from Latitude 28; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
A charismatic dining table in light green aventurine adds a subtle pop of colour, making it a perfect centrepiece. It is paired with thoughtfully crafted cane-woven chairs by Furgonomics; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
Serene stones
Stonescapes in their natural variation and veining reign supreme in this Art Deco home. Granite walls with gleaming brass details and a ceramic horse installation by Partha Dasgupta greet you in the lift lobby. But wait, there’s more.
It’s impossible to ignore the water feature, created from massive stone slabs by Odyssey. The home’s entrance welcomes you from a bold crafted main door into a foyer designed to be admired from all sides.
The focal point here is a water feature, created from massive stone slabs with brass and silver Khadau and etched Pali script featuring by Odyssey symbolise blessings; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
The foyer is enriched with antique brass panels, Revati Sharma Singh’s ceramic installation “Nothing Be Lost” from Latitude 28, and an exquisite console with marquetry shutters. A tall shoe storage is complemented with a bench by Furganomics. Lighting up this delightful space is a Table lamp from Mahendra Doshi; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
The light fixture in the bedroom is by Furgonomics; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
Pops of personality
Enter the living room where every amorphous object d’art tells a unique story of discovery. Your gaze will naturally be drawn to curated artworks, rich artefacts and Gomaads’ concrete wall panels. A stone wall with brass and silver Khadau and etched Pali script, lends another artistic connection to the space. “Our favourite space is the living room as our signature style is most evident here.” the designers exclaim.
The leather and cane bed is by Furgonomics covered in linen by Shades of India and the mill work is by Buildkraft India. The hanging artwork is by Bhuwal Prasad from Art Bela; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
Etched basalt stone background sports artwork by Santanu Dey sourced from Art Incept. The furniture is from Furgonomics and the bed linen is by Shades of India. The light is from Lightbox; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
A coffee table by Furgonomics is designed around the concept of Panchtatvas – the five elements; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
The dining area opens up like a curious maze of details and vibrant art, featuring a bespoke table in green aventurine paired with cane-woven chairs. For the designers, this workplace became a ground for experimentation, given the owner’s love for flamboyance and a clear preference for maximalism. “To ensure practical needs we decided to glamorise the public spaces, while keeping the bedrooms refreshingly simple and functional” Amrita articulates.
The signature sideboard with intricate Thathera work in brass and bronze indicates Furgonomics dedication to layer ancient craft techniques on modern designs. Artwork by Tanmoy Samanta serves as quite the backdrop for the bold red vases by Zikwa; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
Rooms to remember
Art and function co-exist in all the bedrooms. The magic multiplies in the master bedroom as it overlooks the majestic Victoria Memorial. Lighter colour tones on furniture and etched basalt stone headboard, create an illusion of expansiveness.
Despite apparent similarities, you discover disparate details in the elder daughter’s bedroom — cosy seating ledges along the windows, a cane and walnut bed in the centre, and an installation by Bhuwal Prasad from Art Bella. Meanwhile, the younger daughter’s room has a capacious gadda bed for sleepovers and is done up in wooden finishes. The dedication to craftsmanship extends to the dressers and washrooms.
A sculptural brass wash basin takes centre stage in the powder room. Above, art by Santanu Dey titled “Memories of an Old Tree” crowns the stone walls from Marble City; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
Stone lights by Furgonomics illuminate a wash basin by Gomaads. The terrazzo by Kalinga Stone steals the spotlight; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
Mill work by Gomaads provides an arresting backdrop to the wash basin by Gomaads. The terrazzo flooring and counter by Kalinga Stone; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
The paper art by Ashok Acharya. The light is by Furgonomics and the bathtub by Kohler; Photography by Nivedita Gupta
Another signature style is the family lounge offering both comfort and a connection to the homeowner’s artistic passions. The designers joyfully went sourcing artworks from art galleries, antique shops and various cities with them. Wrapping the home in a luxurious jargon, they concluded, “Our approach is always to cater to the owner’s personal, cultural and sensorial preferences and represent them through good design, to which this home is a testimony.”
