Heritage Haven

Studio Ipsa designs this home with a melange of patterns, textures and bright tones, stitched with locally-sourced materials 

- NEERJA KAPADIA

Steeped in heritage, this 7,000sqft bungalow in Prodattur, Andhra Pradesh, is designed by Sonal Mutha and Aniketh Bafna, partners at Studio Ipsa.

The walls of this ancestral home hold on tight to wonderful stories and the designers wanted the design to reflect this richness while updating the elements and living spaces.

From the moment one approaches the steel blue-stained main door, the well-detailed narrative begins.

The foyer is adorned with a motif pattern of local hero stones and leads to the courtyard with pillars sourced from Kochi along with a 1,500kg marble sculpture of Lord Shiva.

Inside, the living and dining areas feature intricate woodwork, hand-painted details and regal wood-carved pillars, exuding richness and craftsmanship.