Symphony of Arches House, Mumbai

Lofty ceilings and wall to wall windows set the stage for this elegant apartment designed by Mumbai based ns*a Architecture and Interiors. Bathed in natural light with its walls dressed in white stucco lime plaster punctured with arched openings, the apartment reflects the personality of its occupants – a family of four who have a calm and relaxed demeanor.

As one enters the apartment, they are greeted by a corridor that ends in a trio of arches that lead to the living room beyond. The arched openings define the essence of the home. A grey tile floor with three-inch white Carrara marble strips laid at a diagonal through the house forms a pattern of grey and white stripped flooring.

The living room has a corner floor to ceiling window that offers infinite views of the city. Shades of grey, white and off-white along with white linen sheers keep the living room palette neutral and calming to the senses.

A wooden console divides the dining room from the living room. The long wall abutting the dining area is made up of a series of panels that conceal the storage units beyond.

The master suite comprises of the bedroom, lounge, walk-in-wardrobe with an attached bathroom. The longer length of the bedroom suite has wall to wall windows that offer infinite views of the bay. The bed is flanked by a wall that carries an open wooden grid that houses the client’s books and collectibles. The walls of the lounge area are dressed in veneer that form a cozy corner in the bedroom.

A series of arched doorways lead to the son’s and daughter’s bedrooms. The daughter’s and son’s room interiors have a strong theme that reflect their individual personalities. The daughter being musically and artistically inclined desired a soft palette of materials and colours. The son’s room reflects a bold and playful personality and carries a black and white stripe theme. A large double sliding arched doorway with fluted glass panels opens up from the common vestibule of the kid’s area into the son’s room.

This project was among the selected projects published at FOAID, Mumbai edition 2022.