VOL 9 No 10 June 2017 `150/US$10/AED 30 INDIA Office Overhaul

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www.dezigngenie.com VOL 9 No 10 June 2017 `150/US$10/AED 30 INDIA Office Overhaul Evolving workplaces invite disruptive trends in offices.

1 VOL 9 No 10 June 2017 `150/US$10/AED 30 INDIA Office Overhaul Evolving workplaces invite disruptive trends in offices. Re Store ation Rush The new ZARA store takes us through the journey of a bygone era. Trend Alert: How art infused product design is taking the lead globally.

2 spaces Home The golden accents on the edges of the wall tiles add a contemporary sheen to the home. 70 CW Interiors June

3 A view from the top The Minerva Residence is a pulsating amalgamation of the Mumbai culture. Overlooking the Mahalaxmi Race Course and the Arabian Sea, this residence offers a breathtaking view of the Mumbai Skyline. CW Interiors June

cooking. The home oozes a warmth and comfort with attention drawn to the luxurious furniture and accessories that come together.

4 spaces Home The grey sofa set doesn t demand attention and is in minimal contrast with the textured floor tiles. Minerva Residence is a home that shelters its occupants from the hectic pace of Mumbai and acts as a sanctuary a place that celebrates the owners love for travel, passion for art and penchant for cooking. The home oozes a warmth and comfort with attention drawn to the luxurious furniture and accessories that come together. The modern design of the Minerva Residence oscillates between eclectic and eccentric. The furniture and accessories that demand attention were hand picked by the designer Rahul Shankhwalker, Partner at Hirsch Bender Associates (Studio HBA). He wanted to use the space to its optimum level, bringing in fine detailing to every nook and corner. 72 CW Interiors June

The antique cabinet is a highlight in the dining area.

The interiors are a fusion of a variety of colours and styles.

Materials such as wood, stone, metal, and pieces of art were sourced locally.

walls and to handle the finer details of the carpentry.

5 The antique cabinet is a highlight in the dining area. The ceiling lighting adds warmth to the home. The interiors are a fusion of a variety of colours and styles. Rahul Shankhwalker, Partner, Studio HBA. Materials such as wood, stone, metal, and pieces of art were sourced locally. To add a finer touch, the furniture was imported from Italy while the carpets were custom made in India. Expert craftsmen were invited to make signature pieces of art work hung on the walls and to handle the finer details of the carpentry. Composite tiles were used on the walls while the master bathroom features marble sourced from India. Animal motifs are used throughout the space from the lamps, décor pieces, artwork to the pillow covers. The metal CW Interiors June

6 spaces Home The dark marble used in the bathroom effortlessly fits into the earthy colour scheme. The wood accents are a unifying factor in the home complementing the glazed tiles. Minerva offers a breathtaking view of the Mumbai skyline. 74 CW Interiors June

Animal motifs are used throughout from the lamps to the décor pieces. The cream and brown tones used throughout create unity in the space.

frame separating the balcony and the interiors add an authentic Indian artistic touch to the home. The balcony seating is clean and contemporary.

Each room celebrates the function of the space. The dining room has a sculptural base dining table. An antique cabinet is within arm s length.

7 Animal motifs are used throughout from the lamps to the décor pieces. The cream and brown tones used throughout create unity in the space. The handcrafted chair depicts artistic detailing used in the royal palaces of the Maharajas of Rajasthan. frame separating the balcony and the interiors add an authentic Indian artistic touch to the home. The balcony seating is clean and contemporary. It includes more seating to promote social interaction. The soft and subdued look of the balcony is in contrast with the sharp look inside the residence. Each room celebrates the function of the space. The dining room has a sculptural base dining table. An antique cabinet is within arm s length. The easy access to the terrace makes the master bedroom a sanctuary of its own. The stand-out pieces in the residence are two silver gilded decorative chairs, made by craftsmen from Rajasthan. These chairs are the same ones used by the Maharajas in their palaces decades ago. It was an opportunity for the team of Studio HBA to witness an awakening of this lost art. Since the process is such an old art form, working with craftsmen in an unfamiliar and unorganized sector was a challenge to the team s usual process, Rahul signs off. CW Interiors June

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