Client Brief

The Clients were a dynamic couple with two children. The husband lived abroad while the wife and the children lived in Pune, especially for the children’s education.

Their aspiration was to eventually settle down in Pune, away from the hustle bustle of the city, yet finding the right balance of proximity to the city and have a home with all the amenities of a modern house.

Having lived abroad as a family for many years, they desired to have a contemporary house with modern designs, materials and integrated with automation and all the latest gadgets. There was also a sense of Indian-ness which was felt during our conversations, which they had missed all this while that they had lived abroad.

Being a property developer himself, the Client’s unique eye for design, material selection and detail was a feather in the cap.

Constraints
The villa being part of the gated community was built by the Developer and followed a standard design vocabulary outlined by them. The Developer was responsible for constructing the building frame and the outer shell.

Concept

The concept of bringing modernity to the spaces with Indian flavours brought a stream of thoughts which revolved around keeping the design simple with straight lines, using limited materials and indulging in splashes of colours. The repetition of lines and materials in various forms and textures made each space unique, yet relatable in the context of the entire house.