Sem III Allied Design
Faculty: Ar. Samreen, Ar. Ankita
Introduction
2 BHK apartment
Location: Bandra, Mumbai
Year built: 2016
Size: 43.6 square metres (470 square feet);
Interior architects: Sameer and Shilpa Jain Balvally, Studio
Osmosis
Brief: To create a stylish modern space that was minimal in
decor but high on function.
Spaces Required: living area and kitchenette; 1 master
bedroom; 1 guest room-study-TV room; 1 bathroom.
No. of people using the house: 1-2
Client Profile
Name: K.V. Bala,
Occupation: Chairman, BVK group
(Institute for JEE)
Location: Bandra, Mumbai
Requirements: It needs to be self-sufficient,
comfortable, which he can use on his
frequent business trips to the city.
Doesn’t know to cook.
Mostly he himself will visit the apartment,
occasionally with a colleague or sometimes
with his Family.
Challenges
• The flat size is 43.4 sqm (470 sqft)
• Where all his requirements needs to fit in.
TOILET
ENTRY
STORE
KITCHENETTE
GUEST
BEDROOM
MASTER
BEDROOM
LIVING
BEDROOM
Major Changes carried out
• First, all the unnecessary walls were
demolished with the small windows.
• Natural Light & a minimal décor was the
focus.
• No area wastage in corridors/ passages
• No traditional wooden doors which
creates closed spaces.
• Open kitchen, as the person will hardly
cook.
Entrance
• A very short
corridor with
glass doors.
Cozy Living Area
The
apartment
does not have a
formal living room,
this cozy seating
space was created
by
giving
large
windows and ocean
views.
Cozy Living Area
Instead of a bulky sofa,
they chose sleek custommade armchairs to create
a cozy sitting for two.
The absence of Formal
living room furniture keeps
this space uncluttered.
The neutral colors- beige,
brown and greys- further
open up the space.
Open Kitchen
• A
fully
equipped,
modular
kitchenette
shares space with a tiny
living area.
• By making use of a
streamlined design and
muted
colors,
the
kitchenette blends with
the seating area.
Open Kitchen
The compact linear kitchen
features a granite counter
top, beige backsplash and
laminated push cabinets.
Master Bedroom
At one end of the apartment
is the master bedroom with a
semi-floating bed.
Master Bed
The
room
is
kept
uncluttered by eliminating
bedside tables, using the
window ledge for the
purpose.
With the spectacular sea
view from the wall-to-wall
window.
The grey bison board wall
paneling behind the bed is
also used on the wardrobe,
Guest Bedroom
At the other corner there is
the guest bedroom.
Guest Bed
A streamlined, custom-made pullout sofa-bed provides both
seating and a guest bed when
needed.
The soft grey upholstery adds a
subtle plushness while cushions
add a splash of colour.
Guest Bed
The bathroom door,
storage space and
the wardrobe
were specifically designed to
feature as one unit by using
the same pattern on all three.
Guest Bed
It has a window ledge that
doubles as a study table.
The table-cum-ledge is add to
the functionality of the room
without adding unnecessary
furniture.
False Ceiling
Minimal latticepatterned white false
ceiling made from
gypsum boards. Simple
spotlights provide the
rooms with ambient
lighting,
while sleek accent
lights, like floor lamp,
add layers to the
No Visual Clutter
Eliminating ceiling fans
from the entire home was
another trick used to get
rid of visual clutter.
The walls are adorned
with simple photographs
of nature and windmills to
add a sense of calm.
Windows
• Large Windows
in every room to
get
sweeping
ocean views.
• All the windows
running almost
the entire length
of the wall
• Encased in an
Eta gold stone
Glass Doors
To provide a sense of
openness.
It
features
semiglazed glass folding
doors that completely
open-up
when
required.
It gives the bedrooms
a
privacy
when
required,
without
permanently closing
off parts of the
Toilet
Creating visual continuity,
the compact bathroom
features on its walls and
floors the same Andhra
stone that runs through the
apartment.
Toilet
• Simple fixtures and chrome
finishes add to the minimal
aesthetic, while bright-yellow
figurines add just a hint of
colour.
• Their kin sit on the window
ledge of the living area –
another light touch that subtly
ties the spaces together into
one seamless whole.
Design Summary
• This tiny apartment has many special ares, yet is unified to
create a single space.
• Each room changes seamlessly to accommodate various
needs
• Furnishings such as window treatments, rugs and
upholstery have been kept minimal, lending an airy,
contemporary vibe.
• Andhra chocolate stone flooring throughout the home.
• While the color is a bit dark, the chocolate brown lends a
warm vibe to a space that may have looked a little stark
otherwise.
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