The Art of Design Issue 44 2020 | Page 48

48 CASA MINIMA, MUMBAI A LAVISH RESIDENCE RENDERED WITH DRAMATIC VOLUME TRANSITIONS, FLEXIBLE SPACES AND MODERN MINIMALISM Enduring the luxe of Napean sea road in With a rationale of creating volumes that levelled volume that is made flexible by Mumbai, this novel residence for Namira are not just limited to bland enclosures, means of foldable doors. The pre-existent and Auchitya sets a standard for modern the former two-bedroom enclosure is bedrooms have been opened up to form minimalism in India. Inspired by the enhanced into a vast open plan to curate a suite with a lounge that experiments straight out of movie vibe of New York a fluid pattern of spatial functions. The with transitional spaces while the lounge homes and lifestyle of the young couple, design overcame the conundrum of room can be turned into a guest room and a home composed of flexible spaces privacy in the open plan, through foldable used independently. In an endeavour to is conceived. Covered in an elegant flush doors that divide spaces desirably. encompass functionality in every inch of monochromatic palette of grey, the The living room flows into the kitchen space available, the walls are realigned bespoke design reflects the flamboyant with an enclosed powder room in the between the living room and bedroom to personalities of the clients. corner and contemporary breakfast island curate extra space for a walk-in closet that concurrent to the living room, crafting a is customised for the lady of the house.