The reputation of the firm as developed from the philosophy of the founders, namely planning and design excellence blended with reliable construction and administration skills and sensitivity to cultural, heritage and social issues.
Spread over three levels, this 12,000-square- foot bungalow sports varying heights and soft elements that convert each vista from the Inte riors into an alluring space. There's a sit out and a deck on the ground floor; terrace gardens, balcony and a bar area on the upper levels.
Being 100 per cent Vastu-compliant, the driving force of the design in many aspects became the science itself the concept of stepped courtyards features as a consequence of the mandate of level differences.
The strong exterior of the house is charmingly broken by voids, frames, wooden cladding and the use of glass. Wooden frames (topped with glass) define the driveway as well as the ap- proach route to the east-facing main door. The entrance foyer gives way to the formal living, a double-height family living area (facing a sculp- tured staircase), the dining-kitchen space and a guest room.
A cornered glazing from the foyer to the family living to the dining throws open views of acov. ered landscaped sit-out. The first level has the kids' bedrooms, a family space looking into the bar deck and terrace garden, a home the- atre and an extensive 100 m' puja space_The second level has a huge master bedroom and extended terrace gardens.
When such vast spaces are designed, there exists the freedom to use multitude of things, but to bind it to make it look compact yet gratifying remains a challenge. In this bungalow, each furniture piece, accessory and material has a deliberate intent.