Tell us something about this project ? What was the concept behind its design inception ?
ANKUR & SHAILESH : This residence in one of the prime locations of New Delhi is a bachelor ' s pad for a young individual . The project came in with a brief to create a rustic country-style personal den for the client . Thus the underlying concept was to articulate a warm and welcoming abode that could speak out the client ' s style . It is designed to spread out a very raw organic yet contemporary vibe .
This look and feel is carried out in the entire house with use of raw and natural finishes like wood , concrete and stone . We developed what we call ' personalized monotone ' for this material profile ; which was to use tints and tones adhering to this palette ranging from greyscale to hints of brown and beige . This gave us a wide arena to play with pop of colors through accessories and artefacts .
What were your favourite design elements associated with this project and why ?
ANKUR & SHAILESH : The attribute we find the most intricate and interesting is how all the different spaces of the house have an individual character but still flow into one another as a continuity of experience . One such instance is the flow of herringbone pattern ( ON LEFT ) flooring in stone in the dining area to the same pattern in wood in the drawing room through seamless intertwining of the two materials . Another highlight of the space is the natural appearance of wooden rafters set in a backdrop of rough concrete finish adorning the ceiling .
The rustic natural appearances also transcend into furniture like the single piece log-cut dining table . The master bedroom is a flamboyant representation of client ’ s personality with a calm resting area and a vibrant entertainment lounge . One of our most favourite elements is the centre pivoted twisting partition in wooden fluting to facilitate screen viewing experience from either of the two different zones .
MODERN RUSTIC ABODE IN NEW DELHI BY INTERSTICE STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHER : NIKITA CHAND architecture & design magazine
70 | November - December 2021 Edition // Design Essentia // DE INDIA