Homes

This Mumbai home by ADND Studio’s Anand Menon and Shobhan Kothari is an urban contrast to its gothic art deco building

MAR 23, 2020 | By Vedika Nair
The cosy living room is covered in colourful wall art and houses comfy seaters
Plush upholstered seaters and artful decoratives form an elegant socialising space
A wall shelving unit filled with books and decoratives

To be given a blank canvas of a space to work with from scratch is possibly one of the most cherished kinds of projects that architects desires, and that is exactly what Mumbai based ADND Studio did with The Renaissance Residence for it allows complete and free creative exploration. Often working out of an urban fabric, this project was a rarity nestled in a gothic art deco style structure in the city.

“Falling in love through the elevated entrance from the road to the mosaic corridor flanked with a wooden staircase and carriage lift, we were captivated by the the rose and emerald stain glass windows, the gorgeous vintage mosaic flooring and the expanse of the rooms,” says Shobhan Kothari, Partner at the design studio.

A subtle pearl white palette is used throughout so that the space appears more spacious

 

The bathroom in the home

 

Imagery covers the wall over the bed in the minimally furnished kid’s room

What we see now is a home that blends renaissance elements and supplements it with modern sensibilities. Keeping in mind the heritage, the abode is designed with a programmatically pragmatic approach and quirky aesthetics. Unlike most modern apartments, this one does not follow an open design restricting a seamless flow.

Eclectic lighting characterises the elegant dining area, replete with metal, marble and glass

 

Monochromatic tiled flooring covers the master suite, with gold finished furnishings adding a touch of glamour

A subtle pearl white palette is used throughout so that the space appears more spacious, with matching upholstery for the sofas and furniture. A number of art elements liven the house and bespoke lights illuminate it splendidly. With a minimal design approach, this home exudes luxury and simplicity at the same time.

“As designers the journey for this project has been fulfilling and rewarding. The studio had to adopt and realign the design language several times and the end result is something which we can safely say has the aura of Modern Renaissance that we set out to achieve.” concludes Anand Menon, Partner at the design firm.

The modern bathroom follows a neutral palette for a tranquil feel

 

This reading nook is fashioned with wall art and potted flowers that add a hint of colour

 

A striking wall installation lines the foyer, where decorative lend vibrancy to the space

 

This seating nook is styled with a classic upholstered chaise lounge and contemporary lighting