TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROJECT ? WHAT WAS THE CONCEPT
BEHIND ITS DESIGN INCEPTION ?
JASSMEET : “ THE PINE RESIDENCE " This elegant apartment is situated in one of the prime localities of Gurgaon with an area of 3000 sqft , designed to provide comfort along with luxury and uniqueness to the client . It consists of a large living room and a separate dining area , three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a servant area accessed from the kitchen . Two distinct styles , the classical and contemporary were converged successfully in this project to get an outstanding outcome . The use of clean and crisp lines , extensive use of textures and an overall subtle sophistication has been kept throughout this design concept . We wanted to highlight the natural light prevailing from different directions in the apartment and utilize a combination of classical and contemporary furnishings and accessories to pay homage to the client ’ s lifestyle .
The living room was thus complemented by large windows adjoining a simplistic and rustic themed wide balcony and a mirror wall on the opposite side to make the space look bigger , brighter and more transparent by reflecting all the natural light entering the room .
( below ) The Pine Residence in Gurgaon , India by OBEROI ARCHITECTS
Photographer : DEEPAK AGGARWAL
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT ?
JASSMEET : The use of Thermopine Fluted wood panels was the highlight of the project . They have been extensively used at the entrance foyer , the living room and the front bedroom . With its beautiful colour and texture , it not only makes any interior instantly more cosy but depending on the characteristic of wood type in use ( in our case pine wood ), it also allows you to play with the feel of the space and the mood it generates . At the entrance foyer , these panels instantly elevate the area by imparting a sense of softness and luxury to the empty space which would otherwise look dull and feel cold .
Another highlight was the incorporation of textured paint to the bedroom walls . It added the dimensionality , vitality and style to the wall surface and took the interiors to the next level . Also the focus feature in the master bedroom was the corner sitting which was an important client brief . It enhanced the appearance of a simple corner into a comfortable and cosy area with bookshelves on one side and a perfectly quilted cushioned wall on the other .
82 | January - February 2022 Edition // Design Essentia // DE INDIA