AD : THIS PANDEMIC MADE US CONNECT WITH OUR HOMES MORE THAN EVER . HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR PROCESS TO DESIGN A HOME THAT TRANSFORMS THE LIVING OF THE RESIDENT ?
HARDESH : Since everyone needed to stay home for an extended period of time , it was imperative that the home needed to be self-sufficient , with everyone having his / her own private space . People are exploring whatever amenities they feel are needed – swimming pool , gym , a painting studio to indulge in their hobby , etc . Home offices have become common . Also , people want to prepare themselves better for future eventualities by fitting their homes with better ventilation and filtration of air . Earlier clients were not so involved in these kinds of matters , but they are now particular about air circulation within the homes . Also , since you can ’ t go out for entertainment , today everyone wants a home theatre . Our efforts are tuned towards offering everything the clients want .
MONICA : At Essentia , our endeavor has always been to create homes that fulfill all the aspirations of our clients , even those unexpressed by them . With lots of greenery , open spaces , good views , etc , we design homes that resemble calming retreats that the owners want to come home to . The serene environments that we create are also very functional to live , work and entertain in . So I believe our homes have served their owners really well during these tough times .
AD : TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR LATEST COMPLETED RESIDENCE PROJECT . WHAT WAS THE CONCEPT THAT YOU FOLLOWED TO DESIGN THIS BEAUTIFUL ABODE
HARDESH : Jain Residence ; a modern contemporary home for a young family designed to suit their unique needs . We had earlier designed their parents ’ home in Shantiniketan , Delhi . We designed and built the bungalow , and did the interior design . The layout is planned around open-to-sky gardens , landscaped courtyards and ingressed green bodies . So you have great green views out of each window .
MONICA : It ’ s a very functional home with minimal aesthetics that leaves a timeless impression . It has an abundance of greenery all around that connects the owners with the natural world and creates discreet privacy from the busy neighborhood .
// below ; Jain Residence , Gurgaon , Haryana , India . Photographer : ATUL PRATAP CHAUHAN
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