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Delhi Houzz: This 30,000-Sq-Ft Home is a Zen Suburban Sanctum
Nestled in greenery, with songbirds for company, this bungalow by Studio Lotus belies its busy surroundings
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Undisclosed
Location: New Delhi
Year built: 2017
Size: 2790 square metres (30,000 square feet); 8 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms
Design firm & team: Studio Lotus - Sidhartha Talwar, Ambrish Arora, Adwait Inmadar, Nitika Kundu, Shruti
Photos by Ravi Asrani & Saurabh Suryan
A peaceful city house, on the face of it, would appear something of an oxymoron for a home with a bustling highway just a stone’s throw away, However, this sprawling home proves that the seemingly impossibly can be achieved, with a little help from clever and thoughtful design. “Given the location, the onus was to come up with a design that was detached from its surroundings. We sought to write a contemporary architectural language, with a richly layered interior of handcrafted materials, bespoke furniture and curated elements. The home is one-half of a twin bungalow scheme, connected by a pair of up-and-down bridges,” says Sidhartha Talwar, principal architect of Studio Lotus.
Who lives here: Undisclosed
Location: New Delhi
Year built: 2017
Size: 2790 square metres (30,000 square feet); 8 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms
Design firm & team: Studio Lotus - Sidhartha Talwar, Ambrish Arora, Adwait Inmadar, Nitika Kundu, Shruti
Photos by Ravi Asrani & Saurabh Suryan
A peaceful city house, on the face of it, would appear something of an oxymoron for a home with a bustling highway just a stone’s throw away, However, this sprawling home proves that the seemingly impossibly can be achieved, with a little help from clever and thoughtful design. “Given the location, the onus was to come up with a design that was detached from its surroundings. We sought to write a contemporary architectural language, with a richly layered interior of handcrafted materials, bespoke furniture and curated elements. The home is one-half of a twin bungalow scheme, connected by a pair of up-and-down bridges,” says Sidhartha Talwar, principal architect of Studio Lotus.
To offset the sound of heavy traffic, the dwelling is recessed deep within the site. The facade channels a restrained palette, with slim striated timber interludes offsetting its angularity. A lower edge of serrated black granite descends to the ground, dissolving into the earth. The exterior boundary is composed of Corten steel, while the inner facade sports a skin of slatted timber.
“The setback also serves as a driveway between the two homes. Given the shape of the plot, both residences follow a linear configuration with a landscaped spine clearly separating them. The spaces have largely been planned around the landscape to augment the inside-outside relationship,” says Talwar.
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A cuboid grey entryway guides visitors into an eclectic foyer.
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Here, a monochrome diamond-emblazoned floor serves as the focal point, while white walls and a ridged wooden ceiling complete the cocoon. Sculptural accents in the way of figurines on pedestals and a larger-than-life rudraksh-embellished wall disc give the space an art gallery appeal, punctuated further by a plethora of gilded accents.
“A combination of stone, timber and metal create an ambience of understated opulence throughout the home. The subtle material palette is contrasted with bold patterns. The use of stone, as flooring and wall panelling, reinterprets traditional techniques into contemporary formats,” notes Talwar.
Wall disc: Kalpana Shah; figurines: Zarina Hashmi
Wall disc: Kalpana Shah; figurines: Zarina Hashmi
To the right a tufted black bench provides a welcome pause for visitors.
The foyer leads into the living room with a quadrangular seating layout of sofas in assorted shades. A vibrant coffee table takes centre stage, while an abstract artwork highlights the wall.
Carpet: Kapoor Carpets; leather ottoman: Giorgetti; green leather sofa: Baxter; other sofas: Fendi Casa; artwork: Manjunath Kamath
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Carpet: Kapoor Carpets; leather ottoman: Giorgetti; green leather sofa: Baxter; other sofas: Fendi Casa; artwork: Manjunath Kamath
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A slight floor elevation demarcates the dining room from the living room. Sinewy black figurines, crimson upholstery and a sweeping glass chandelier characterise the dining area.
“The walls are covered in fluted shot-hammered mint Gwalior sandstone panels and black-and-white marble inlays. Brass detailing and metal skirting accentuate the aesthetic,” says Talwar.
Dining table: Mangrove Collective; chandelier: Regis Mathieu
“The walls are covered in fluted shot-hammered mint Gwalior sandstone panels and black-and-white marble inlays. Brass detailing and metal skirting accentuate the aesthetic,” says Talwar.
Dining table: Mangrove Collective; chandelier: Regis Mathieu
The powder room is elevated by a monochrome chevron design. A golden sink and gilt-edged mirror add a dose of glamour.
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The first-floor lounge is a retreat of warm colours and ample seating. An armchair, a grey sectional and a plaid-upholstered sofa constitute the seating area, at whose heart lies a pair of side-by-side coffee tables.
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In the opposite corner, a panelled mint wall backgrounds a tangerine sofa, zoning a second seating area. A contemporary white-and-gold chandelier tops the setting.
“The slatted timber screens of the exterior find new expression on the interior skin, as seen here,” says Talwar.
Sectional: Moroso
“The slatted timber screens of the exterior find new expression on the interior skin, as seen here,” says Talwar.
Sectional: Moroso
The first floor has a second dining area reserved for more intimate meals. A vast skylight bathes the space in natural light, casting a direct focus on the dining table below. Wooden chairs surround the circular table, nodding to a sideboard in the same grain.
“Natural light is optimised throughout the house, through the use of sun-oriented openings, fluted glass doors and minimal brass frames,” Talwar says.
Dining table: Mangrove Collective
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Dining table: Mangrove Collective
Bring in sunlight and stars with an architectural approach to skylights
Monochrome strokes define the first bedroom, situated on the first floor. A studded black headboard anchors the slumber area, while a pair of pendant lamps flank either side of the bed. The bedroom hosts a doorless ensuite bathroom that serves as a fluid extension of the space.
Bed and side tables: Mangrove Collective
Bed and side tables: Mangrove Collective
The guest bedroom, also on the first floor, features minimalist furniture, petite accents and muted colours. A midnight-blue bed takes pride of place, echoed on the side by a hardwood and fluted glass cabinet inspired by a Mondrian grid.
“Bespoke furniture designed and manufactured by Mangrove Collective formed the core design identity of the house. Clean, contemporary silhouettes were used throughout, in a variety of materials,” says Talwar.
Bed, side tables and cabinet: Mangrove Collective; floor lamp: Flos
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“Bespoke furniture designed and manufactured by Mangrove Collective formed the core design identity of the house. Clean, contemporary silhouettes were used throughout, in a variety of materials,” says Talwar.
Bed, side tables and cabinet: Mangrove Collective; floor lamp: Flos
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Ochre stone clads the walls of the guest en-suite bathroom, injecting visual variety into the solid blocks of colour that rule the house. A white vanity stands at the centre, providing a restful anchor to the space.
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The home features a private rear garden, pictured here in this aerial image.
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