Surat Houzz: This Modern Home Reveals Subtle Contrasts & Small Details
Studio 17 styles contemporary interiors to create an interesting visual against a terracotta jali facade
Nadezna Siganporia
14 October 2019
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What’s beautiful about this Surat home is the subtle contrasts that the team of Studio 17 created. Sleek, modern interiors and muted colours fill the home, which features a prominent terracotta jali and concrete facade. Details such as copper and brass inlay work and warm wood inserted into a smooth stone counter infuse spaces with character and a touch of luxury.
“The home is for a family of four and we had to create individual spaces that were personal to each, yet had a coherent theme,” explains founder Mayur Mangukiya. “They also wanted to be surrounded by lots of plantation, with each space having a connection with the outdoors.”
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple, their daughter and son
Location: Surat, Gujarat
Year/decade built: 2019
Size: 234 square metres (2520 square feet); 4 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms
Design and build team: Mayur Mangukiya and Ankit Sojitra of Studio 17, and team
Photos by Photographix | Sebastian Zachariah
“The home is for a family of four and we had to create individual spaces that were personal to each, yet had a coherent theme,” explains founder Mayur Mangukiya. “They also wanted to be surrounded by lots of plantation, with each space having a connection with the outdoors.”
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple, their daughter and son
Location: Surat, Gujarat
Year/decade built: 2019
Size: 234 square metres (2520 square feet); 4 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms
Design and build team: Mayur Mangukiya and Ankit Sojitra of Studio 17, and team
Photos by Photographix | Sebastian Zachariah
“The most striking feature, and one we are very proud of, is the terracotta jali of the west elevation,” Sojitra says. It’s the first thing you notice as you approach the home and creates an interesting visual for the exterior facade. The pathway to the main door is flanked by a car park on the left and a spot of green with a sit-out area to the right.
The jali facade finds a delicate echo in the front door, which is also made of framed jali panels, bringing a level of continuity to the design. The home opens directly into the living room. “The floor layout is set such that it is surrounded by patches of green from all sides, flooding the interiors with natural light and ventilation,” he continues. To the left is the grandparents’ bedroom with an attached bathroom, for when they visit.
Further ahead, a partial wall partitions the living area from the dining room and kitchen. The staircase leads to the first floor dedicated to the private zones of the house.
Further ahead, a partial wall partitions the living area from the dining room and kitchen. The staircase leads to the first floor dedicated to the private zones of the house.
The floor-to-ceiling windows in the spacious living room work to elongate the visual and open up the space to the outdoors. “This room epitomises a clean, clutter-free aesthetic with streamlined seating and sleek track lights that add geometry to the space,” Mangukiya explains.
A large, L-shaped sofa in textured grey upholstery provides ample seating without overpowering the room. The dark partition wall which houses the television and an alcove for curios is uplifted by sleek brass inlay, another subtle hint of geometry.
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A large, L-shaped sofa in textured grey upholstery provides ample seating without overpowering the room. The dark partition wall which houses the television and an alcove for curios is uplifted by sleek brass inlay, another subtle hint of geometry.
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The opposite side of the partition wall houses built-in appliances, storage and an alcove for a small puja area, in a neat all-in-one veneer-clad unit. The dining room visually connects with the open-plan kitchen. A sleek granite-topped counter with a built-in cooktop and suspended semi-open shelves wrapped around an electric chimney separate the two areas.
The architects used subtle copper highlights to elevate the decor – the copper rim running the periphery of the partition counter and the inlay leaves in the puja alcove. This room again uses track lighting but the highlight is the sleek, bordering on avant garde, pendant light that illuminates the dining area.
To the right, a streamlined unit houses more storage and a wash nook. Behind this sits the staircase that connects the floors.
The architects used subtle copper highlights to elevate the decor – the copper rim running the periphery of the partition counter and the inlay leaves in the puja alcove. This room again uses track lighting but the highlight is the sleek, bordering on avant garde, pendant light that illuminates the dining area.
To the right, a streamlined unit houses more storage and a wash nook. Behind this sits the staircase that connects the floors.
On the first floor are the daughter’s bedroom towards the right and the master bedroom at left. A passage straight ahead leads to the son’s bedroom.
The team designed the daughter’s bedroom, pictured here, in a neutral palette with vibrant upholstery adding pockets of colour. The wall behind the bed is clad in wood panelling that mimics the look of a tall headboard. This gives the illusion of a higher ceiling. The bedroom door is also clad with wood panelling right up to the ceiling, imparting the same effect.
“As there was less space in this bedroom, we weren’t able to accommodate a study area. So we incorporated a projected platform on one side of the bed which was especially designed to hold the stationery, accessories and other necessary paraphernalia while studying,”
Sojitra says.
The team designed the daughter’s bedroom, pictured here, in a neutral palette with vibrant upholstery adding pockets of colour. The wall behind the bed is clad in wood panelling that mimics the look of a tall headboard. This gives the illusion of a higher ceiling. The bedroom door is also clad with wood panelling right up to the ceiling, imparting the same effect.
“As there was less space in this bedroom, we weren’t able to accommodate a study area. So we incorporated a projected platform on one side of the bed which was especially designed to hold the stationery, accessories and other necessary paraphernalia while studying,”
Sojitra says.
“In the master bedroom, the west-facing window opens to the jali facade,” Mangukiya says. “We filled this nook with areca palm and Plumeria alba, which creates a significant impact with the terracotta background. Natural light filters through the gaps, creating pretty patterns in the room. The swishing of the areca palm leaves, complemented by the strong fragrance of the yellow and white flowers of Plumeria alba, boost the sensory experience of the room.”
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The bed features an elegant wooden headboard with brass finials, backed by a long terracotta-hued upholstered panel. This ties in the colour of the jali facade with the decor. The other end of the room houses a cosy seating area flanked by a sculpture and a bonsai, with simple artwork adorning the wall. The door panelling and window curtains, both of which run up to the ceiling, again draw the vision upwards and make the room appear bigger.
The attached master bathroom is subtly sectioned by glass panels into dry and wet areas. The dry area houses the wardrobes and vanity, with a floor-to-ceiling mirror opening up the space. Adding a touch of drama are the dark tiles which are offset by warm wood panelling, a marble counter and a white storage niche.
The son’s bedroom features dusky blue and cool grey, colours the architects brought in to complement the glossy dark tiles behind the bed. The brass inlay work adds a touch of opulence to the room.
To open up the space, the white walls are kept bare save for three framed artworks. “The pictures feature circles as a main element,” says Sojitra. “This was specifically chosen as circles stand for enlightenment and perfection in unity, which defines the character of the occupant.”
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To open up the space, the white walls are kept bare save for three framed artworks. “The pictures feature circles as a main element,” says Sojitra. “This was specifically chosen as circles stand for enlightenment and perfection in unity, which defines the character of the occupant.”
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“The attached bathroom is minimal in design, using leather-finished granite. The insertion of a wooden box in the stone counter and the wooden ledge above it add a warm richness to the space,” he continues.
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Tall windows connect the internal spaces with the patches of green surrounding the home, while the top floor houses a terrace.
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