AD : YOUR LATEST PROJECT – JOSHI HOUSE ; A TIMELESS REFUGE NESTLED IN RENOWNED STREETS OF PALI HILL , MUMBAI . TELL US SOMETHING MORE ABOUT YOUR DESIGN CONCEPT FOR THIS SPACE .
AD : YOU ’ RE MOST PROUD - FAVORITE PROJECT TILL NOW ? ANYTHING SPECIFIC YOU LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT THIS PROJECT THAT MAKES IT SPECIAL FOR YOU ?
ASHIESH : I consider every project special as it offers a different kind of learning . I find the process of design and the fluidity that it offers across various spectrums quite interesting . The context and client briefs in particular have an integral role from its very inception . I truly enjoy experimenting and find it rewarding to marry both - the client ’ s and my vision together merging various genres that have resulted in a particular design language and style very much in sync with the brief .
// below ; JOSHI HOUSE in Mumbai , India by Atelier Ashiesh Shah Photograph courtesy : Atelier Ashiesh Shah
ASHIESH : Journeying amidst the old courtyards of Rajasthan , the theme based ‘ private rooms ’ that spread across the two storeyed stand-alone bungalow come together to celebrate craftsmanship through hand-carved columns , impeccably detailed railings and hand-cut mirrored ceilings , honouring the philosophies of wabi-sabi through a juxtaposition of perfect imperfection . From a monochromatic dining area to a gypsy courtyard , silver room to a black and white bar lounge , the interior setting plays with the minimal aesthetic and restraint pairing it with a riot of colour , an entirely new avatar , a celebration into the post-covid world !
AD : HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THIS SPACE IN ONE PHRASE ? AND WHY ?
ASHIESH : ‘ Le Cirque DeMinimal ’
‘ Joshi House ’ pays homage to the client ’ s background reminiscent of his native place - Rajasthan encapsulating the essence of artifacts , design objects and elements from Rajasthan pushing the envelope with minimalism .
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