A Refined Makeover

Houses have always been interesting little laboratories where spaces are created to specifically cater to their occupants’ lifestyles. ‘Radhika’ the house in question has been designed to respond to a rich yet simple lifestyle that demands a minimalistic aesthetic with a fine-cut neatness.

A pleasing balance between unpretentious simplicity and cosmopolitan sophistication greets you as you walk into this 5000 square foot of redeveloped space that constitutes a bungalow located in the Deccan region of Pune. Unfolding layers that respond to the specific profile of the residents, Piyush Mehra and Priyanka Pradeep of PS Design enjoy a free reign as they make beauty and comfort intermingle in an elegant shell.

A 40 year old construction endowed with small windows and closed spaces had to be remodelled. The architectural team tells us, “The design was a challenge. We broke down 90% of the walls and reframed the space into a modern open and well planned space.” From a traditional old home, the building underwent a complete make-over in order to gel with today’s contemporary look, redefining its vernacular core.

Space and light form the basic elements which are articulated in a highly sculptural manner, enclosing volumes which are dynamic and transcendental. The whole house is awash with a restrained colour palette. Beige and white guide the project.

The height restriction of the main door led to making it wider to six feet. The foyer leads into the fourteen feet high living room. Twelve feet wide windows perch themselves here, bringing the outdoors in with views of a perfectly manicured garden.