AD : IN FEW WORDS , HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR DESIGN PROCESS – PHILOSOPHY ?
SANJYT : I believe in writing stories based on client briefs . I don ’ t repeat concepts and details . Once a space has been designed , there isn ’ t another one which will have the same elements . I don ’ t label myself a designer . I am more of an interpreter . I always try and put people who own the space in the environment and think how they would feel . A space should always reflect the style of the inhabitants . We ’ ve heard a lot about androgyny in fashion but not as much in interiors . That ’ s one rule I follow while designing a space . A space shouldn ’ t be gender specific unless it has specific needs . Design to me is very personal . It ’ s an expression of your taste . And if it doesn ’ t create conversations , it ’ s not design . That doesn ’ t necessarily mean it should be avant-garde . It must have a story . A lot of design is story-telling . But the story also needs to be practical . Beauty lies in details . It ’ s always that extra mile that gives me satisfaction .
AD : YOUR LATEST – FARM 21 ; A BEAUTIFUL VACATION HOME AMONGST THE SPRAWLING FARMS IN SOUTH DELHI . TELL US ABOUT YOUR CONCEPT BEHIND IT ’ S DESIGN INCEPTION .
SANJYT : A farmhouse to serve as vacation home nestled amongst sprawling farms in Rajokri , New Delhi . Several bold contemporary linear forms are fastened to the structure to give a sense of volume . Spread over 48000 square feet , the structure masses over 19000 square feet split into two floors .
Huddled amongst massive trees it was important to create focal points and experiential moments within the design itself . This was achieved using large metal sculptures , typographic sculptures , axial water features and detailed landscaping . While the exterior palette is very muted , the interiors are a colour riot . The concept was initiated on the lines of personal expression . The interiors should feel as good as they look .
The layout was designed paying attention to the needs and comforts of the inhabitants . The style is a mix of multiple styles blurring to form a unique identity . As the styles blur , the space starts to scream its own character . There is a sense of softness in elements portrayed through gentle curves . There is sense of ambiguity , yet power portrayed through colour . Even though there ’ s pattern , texture , repetition and boldness , there is a sense of calmness .
// below ; FARM 21 in New Delhi , India by Sanjyt Syngh Photographer : Deepak Aggarwal & Rohan Luthra
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