Surrounded by green environs and located inside a premium development, this architect’s abode doubles up as a model flat. Architect Rajendra Chandorkar designed this charming duplex, a rare blend of luxury and intimacy, for his vibrant family of six.
In Maximum City, away from the crowded streets where brown dust fills the humid air, far from the cacophony of trains where a moment paused often means a moment wasted, Oberoi Green City spreads an emerald carpet for its residents.
In this neighbourhood, Rajendra Chandorkar’s duplex residence exudes an understated character much unlike a typical model flat dominated by bright shades. Whether it’s the choice of muted wall colours or furnishings, it’s obvious that the preference is minimalistic. “It’s our home,” shares the architect. “And when we come back home from work, bright colours are hard to look at day in and day out.” The soothing effect of the grey walls against the beige, brown and subtle blue works a magical charm.
Initially, the architect in Chandorkar leaned towards natural materials such as concrete. However, to retain a wider appeal to customers who visit the project, he decided on Armani marble flooring for the lower level of his residence. This brown-finish marble lends a natural yet classy outlook.
This story is from the October 2017 edition of Home Review.
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