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    A plane puzzle—New Delhi home by MOVA1 surprises with its balanced wooden compositions

    JUL 27, 2022 | By Sneha Gandhi
    Precisely manufactured by MOVA1, the entrance door comprises glass and wood accents. It offers a glimpse into the communal expanse of the home; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang
    Sofas by Krea, armchairs and black console from KONSORTIUM By Rajiv Mohindru, coffee table by SPIN and carpet by Kaati Carpets X Origin One compose the living room; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang
    The living room is characterised by a mammoth wall storage unit with a marble fireplace crafted in-house by MOVA1 and fireplace appliance by Baaroq Designs; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang
    Modular kitchen by Living Luxuries holds appliances by Siemans, Giallo Antico stone and Intersekt tiles; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang
    Wood rules the dining area setup with table by Krea and wall storage unit built by MOVA1; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang
    The children’s bedroom includes a Boingg! bed and wardrobe by Living Luxuries; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang

    Wood, an absolute design favourite in home interiors is a tricky material to handle. When going overboard with the versatile material is a serious concern, aesthetically regulating it can be a task. Varrun Motihar, Founder and Creative Head of MOVA1 faces this challenge head-on with a simple trick—one plane at a time. 

    The studio synchronises a wooden symphony throughout the 4,500 sq ft, New Delhi home. The warm toned material flows fluently from the walls of the living room to the flooring of the bedrooms and back again to the ceiling in the passages maintaining a visual balance.

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    The enormous wooden, glass and metal entrance door along with the ceiling are made by MOVA1, black console by KONSORTIUM By Rajiv Mohindru, Armani brown and Carrara marble flooring from Graavaa Stones and vase by West Elm; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang

    A focused brief 

    The opulent home nestled in the Panchsheel Park is a modern and modular residence curated for a family of four. Prioritising functionality, the architects specifically focused on the MEP layouts to ensure a smooth flow of building services. 

    Introducing hints of wood is the floating oakwood bench in the entrance foyer by MOVA1. The seating is complemented with artwork by Rajesh Chari and Maison&Casa cushions from AVH; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang
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    Structured in-house, the wall storage unit with a marble fireplace displays several books and sculpture pieces. The living room also lodges sofas by Krea, armchairs from KONSORTIUM By Rajiv Mohindru, coffee table by SPIN, carpet by Kaati Carpets X Origin One and fireplace appliance by Baaroq Designs; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang

    Tour every turn of the handcrafted home

    A floating hardwood bench and an enormous wood and glass entrance door welcome one aboard. Stepping in, the home is thoughtfully divided into communal spaces on the right and the bedrooms on the left. A central passage with a wooden ceiling connects the two parts with a centrally assessed kitchen and powder room along with a service core.  

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    The modular kitchen design by Living Luxuries is furnished with Giallo Antico stone and Intersekt tiles and appliances by Siemans; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang
    Clad in Indian limestone and concrete, the powder room includes a vanity in bamboo veneer by Living Luxuries; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang

    A mammoth metal and oakwood wall unit formulates the heart of the living and dining expanse. The grid storage unit incorporates the dining console and a white marble fireplace while housing a music system, books, art and sculptures. The terrazzo terrace is a product of reused stone debris from the main areas of the home. 

    Pendant lamp by MIANZI™ illuminates the dining area with table by Krea; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang

    The rooms are designed keeping in mind the personality of the inhabitants. For example, the primary bedroom is dressed in mature shades of grey paired with browns along with minimum clutter. Whereas the children’s bedrooms boldly experiment with different colours to keep the playful vibe alive. The family room exudes a soothing calm augmented by clean-lined furniture.

    The media room consists of a wall unit built in-house, SPIN tables, rug from Kaati Carpets X Origin One and Maison&Casa cushions from AVH; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang

    Ideas to bookmark – a minimal palette works wonders!

    One underrated use of a restricted material palette is the ability to apply offcuts to smaller areas. The material palette in this case encompasses stone, oak wood, bamboo veneers, stainless steel and clear and fluted glass. Beige, browns and whites govern the colour palette of the minimal home.

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    The modular kitchen design by Living Luxuries is furnished with Giallo Antico stone and Intersekt tiles and appliances by Siemans; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang
    Clad in Indian limestone and concrete, the powder room includes a vanity in bamboo veneer by Living Luxuries; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang

    What MOVA1 fell in love with…

    When Varrun first walked through the space, gauging its inherent aura, he had a fair idea of how the space would transform. And rightly so, the New Delhi home unfolds in the form of a puzzle with wood as the guiding clue. “A sense of enjoyment arises when the puzzle is complete and the pieces fit perfectly as planned,” concludes Varrun.

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    A custom-made bed by MOVA1 takes centre stage in the primary bedroom; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang
    Sculpted in similar tones, the study area harbours a built in-house table and chair from SPIN; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang
    The primary bathroom is fitted with sanitaryware from Kartell Laufen and taps from Gessi; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang
    To enable ample storage, a cabinet by Boingg! and chairs and table by IKEA adorn the children’s bedroom; Photographs by Studio Suryan//Dang

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