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This apartment by Envisage stands out for being unapologetically traditional in a sea of modernity
 by Tina Thakrar | Jul 10, 2020, 18:00 IST
The modern homes of today are every bit in line with design trends, and are also able to adeptly balance aesthetics and functionality. But what they sometimes crave is that touch of traditional Indian elegance that comes from handcrafted furniture, locally sourced materials and ethnic accessories. Meena Murthy Kakkar and Vishal Kakkar took this concept and turned it around for a proudly ethnic home, with just a few touches of modernism.
The home is named Anubhuti and belongs to a family of Kerala Iyers. At 2,600 sqft, it is a South-facing property with a lot of natural light and traditional Indian designs, elements and textures. The first of its many contrasts is the city it’s located in – Gurgaon, Haryana – where design is understood and implemented differently. Somewhere in the bylanes of the busy, industrial city is this small pocket of South India, designed in its signature Indian bohemian style.All images courtesy: Suryan//Dang”The home is varnished optimally to let in natural light, with glazing running across one entire side of the house. The design palette is inspired by soft earthen and neutral hues. From the entry hallway into the living room, the viewer is greeted by an explosion of references to Tamil Nadu, like the bright Athangudi tiles and a mural of an ancient Tamil scripture “Kandar Anubhuti” about Lord Kartikeya near the entrance,” explains Murthy.
The hallway opens into the public spaces – the living room, dining room and study. There are no clear distinctions between these areas, except for an Attukattil jhula crafted in wood with traditional oonjal supports done in brass, between the first two, and a pair of Chettinad pillars between the latter two. “The jhula reinforces the homeliness of the space, and adds a sense of playfulness to the volumes, giving the viewer an opportunity to unwind and feel at home. Wood has also been used carefully throughout the living room, adding warmth in a harmonious manner,” says Kakkar.
For the living room, the design team went with chequered tiles on the periphery and earthy walls, with the addition of a white Kolam pattern which traditionally adorns houses across South India during festivities. For the dining, they picked dining chairs and a sofa with a trellis back, inspired by Nalukettu style of architecture native to Kerala. As for the spillout zone – it became a logistical challenge to get traditional pillars done in teak from South India, so the design team created them in MDF with a concrete finish. This breaks the possible visual overload of wood in the space. This entire zone is primarily coloured in shades of ochre and brown. Sunlight pours in continually, not just in the public spaces but even the private ones, which limits the need for extensive artificial lighting systems.
The bedrooms, two of them, are probably just a tad more in sync with the city they’re in. There’s more colour, richer furnishings and even heavier design details, but everything’s relatively toned down to suit the style of the home. The master bedroom is home to numerous patterns and textures, with highlights like a red oak bed back wall, elegant brass side lamps and of course, extensive use of wood. The guest bedroom has a similar meld of decor and furniture, but with the addition of a Nalukettu-inspired wooden frame running around the bedside.
“Anubhuti reflects the lifestyle and individuality of its occupants. It speaks a language of its own, with the heritage, culture and traditions of the occupants echoing across every corner. It is a space of belonging, comfort and acceptance, a bespoke creation amongst the mass of contemporary homes,” concludes Murthy.

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