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AN IMMERSIVE INTERIOR EXPERIENCE
The Parinee i Tower Lobby in Andheri West, Mumbai, presents a harmonious fusion of exterior architecture and interior design. The tower’s distinctive triangulated façade, crafted from dichroic glass, acts as a shimmering canvas, constantly transforming in appearance with the changing light. This architectural identity seamlessly extends into the interior, creating a unified experience that captivates from the outside in.

ARRIVAL EXPERIENCE
The exterior arrival sequence impresses with a striking geometric canopy and dynamic triangulation at the drop-off flooring and wall. The Drop Off wall facade features white GRC components, adorned with three dimensional triangulation, envelopes the building in a sculptural form, seamlessly blending the lines between exterior and interior.

REFLECT YOURSELF
Stepping into the tower’s lobby, visitors are enveloped in a space where geometry and materiality come alive. The focal feature of the interior is the triangulated ceiling design, composed of mirrored stainless steel panels. These dynamic surfaces reflect light and movement, creating a kaleidoscopic effect that transforms the ceiling into an artful, ever-evolving installation. This interplay between reflections and natural light mirrors the exterior’s bold triangulated geometry, ensuring a cohesive architectural language. This mirrored surface not only reflects the architectural language of the façade but also interacts with natural light and movement to create a dynamic and immersive interior experience. The exterior façade reflects colour and the interior ceiling reflects the user, creating an immersive experience.

THREE DIMENSIONAL TRIANGULATED CEILING
The lobby ceiling features a three-dimensional triangulated design crafted from stainless steel, inspired by a Delaunay mesh and guided by attractor points, while carefully accommodating existing beams and services. Integrated within recessed black linear profiles, the ceiling seamlessly incorporates linear LED lighting, air conditioning, sprinklers, and speakers, ensuring both functionality and elegance. For material optimization and minimal wastage, the triangulated surface is subdivided further with hairline joints.

RECEPTION AND WAITING
The reception area is anchored by a sculptural marble desk, designed as a monolithic centerpiece. Its angular and faceted form echoes the architectural language of the building, reinforcing the geometric continuity. Adjacent to the reception are bespoke seating elements crafted in warm, cognac-toned leather, their angular profiles seamlessly integrating with the overall design narrative.

The walls of the lobby echo the triangular motif, with delicate rose-gold inlays that create a subtle yet striking pattern. These lines not only enhance the sense of depth and continuity but also lend a layer of warmth and sophistication to the neutral white palette. Here, the use of rose gold finishes creates a highlighted effect, drawing people in. The flooring, finished in seamless polished concrete, provides a minimalist canvas that balances the complex geometric elements above and around.

LIFT LOBBIES
The lift lobby serves as a contrasting yet harmonious extension of the main lobby. Encased in warm rose-gold hues (tones), it exudes a sense of intimacy and understated luxury. The transition between the spaces has been meticulously designed to evoke a sense of progression, from the openness of the main lobby to the quieter, more focused atmosphere of the lift area. The warm toned lift lobby walls are also triangulated to blend in with the main lobby design. The lift doors have the parinee I logo engraved and the shaft doors are hidden behind the triangulated walls with hairline joints.

A CELEBRATION OF GEOMETRY AND MATERIALITY
The Parinee I Tower exemplifies the seamless integration of form, function, and materiality. Its design celebrates geometry as a unifying theme, from the crystalline façade to the intricate interior detailing. This holistic approach ensures that every element, from the reflective ceilings to the sculptural furniture, contributes to a cohesive narrative.
The overall design of the Parinee I Tower lobby is a testament to the power of thoughtful design that bridges exterior and interior spaces, offering visitors an immersive and memorable experience.


SITE AREA: 2866sqm
BUILT UP AREA: 450 SQM (LOBBY, DROP OFF)
CLIENT: PARINEE REALITY, MUMBAI

DESIGN: AMIT GUPTA, BRITTA KNOBEL GUPTA
DIRECTOR: SURAJ CHAPHEKAR, SENIOR ARCHITECT: DEWESH AGARWAL
TEAM: AKSHAY KODOORI, KARTIK MISRA, ANJAN MONDAL, CHAITHANYA GOYAL, NAVEEN MAGAR, PRIYANSH JAIN, GAGANDEEP SINGH VIRDI, ADITYA KUMAR SHARMA, STEVEN DERRICK THOMAS, GOVINDA DEY, ARSHAD ACHU, ABHINAVA SEN, ARFATH AWAIZ

Sculpting Spaces: A Concrete Residence That Celebrates Art and Nature

Overview:

The residence is play of design and function, where all spaces remain interconnected like one’s family and concrete’s textures and tangibility is explored as both the canvas and the subject to create a minimalistic house where the monotony is broken by the Art of colors, textures, and shapes at each turn connecting the house and its varied levels.

FULL DESCRIPTION
The residence, a stunning exploration of concrete and art, is the epitome of innovation and original thinking. Designed to house three generations of the client's family, the house is an intricate play of design and function that provides a home where all spaces remain interconnected like one's family. The project's inception was rooted in the client's simple and humble mandate to create a concrete residence that embodies his appreciation of art and design.
The project's plan is conceptualized as an inward-looking house, opening at the inner core with a triple-height courtyard. The ground floor is spatially designed to accommodate major public areas with a cut-out that itself shifts across the floors, providing green elements and a visual connection to all the spaces. The pre-existing tree in front of the site has been incorporated into special planning as a shading device and as a privacy screen. The panels used in the house are precast concrete, acting as a buffer wall from temperature modulation.
The upper two levels provide an increased level of privacy for all the family lounges with bedrooms designed solely for family members. The double-heighted balcony with its screens adds another dimension to the floor. The terrace level is kept as a complete recreational floor with amenities like jacuzzi, halls, open seating areas, and such. Stack effect is in full use through the triple height cutout at the center of the premises.
Throughout the house, concrete is the main element and material used, serving as both a canvas and the primary art as well. The artworks and sculptures used throughout the house were developed by multiple local artisans, accentuating the spatial experience. Even the furniture and lighting are carefully designed to complement the concrete's versatility, adding bold pigments to the material and textures on the surface.
The residence revolves around greens not only in its aesthetics through design elements but operation and functionality as well. From using solar panels on the roof to a rainwater harvesting system in place, all not only complies with the daily needs of its inhabitants but helps the environment thrive as well. The front elevation provides a true image of its interiors, with jaali and circular cut-out, creating an interactive exterior that arouses a hint of curiosity among every passerby.

In summary, this project breaks the norm of residential projects in the city to create a building that speaks for itself, yet remains a private home to a family. Its careful planning, innovative use of concrete and art, and incorporation of sustainable practices make it a true gem of modern architecture.



Manufacturers: AutoDesk, ART N GLASS, Bharat Flooring Tiles, Fan Studio, Fenesta, Hands Carpets, Havells, Kohler, Norisys, Orikrit, Otis, Sandhya Lights, Trimble Navigation
Structural Engineer: RELIABLE CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Civil Contractor: Adhunik Infrastructures
Landscape Design: 25 Design Street
Decorative Lighting: Emanate Homes
Design Head: Kapil Aggarwal
Project Lead: Pawan Sharma
Architect: Aruj Saxena, Amit Bhatia
Intern Architect: Anoushka Kriti
Site Engineer: Dharmendra Pal, Rajkumar

EEG House is located in one of the most beautiful spots of İzmir: Urla. With nature surrounding the house; The large windows of the house allow the household to bring in natural light from all corners to inside the house.

The furniture, blend in with the architecture and the natural environment of the EEG House. All together making up a harmonic whole that also showcases the design approach that was carried inside.

Natural materials, which is what makes the EEG House special, were used in all spaces inside as well as the outside. The flooring of the house was made up of neutral grey ceramic stones, while hand-cut natural rocks were used to cover the facade of the house. Oak wood, which fits the summer-house vibes of Urla, İzmir was chosen to be the main material. Natural oak wood finishes were used for the custom-built items in every space. Travertine stone was used occasionally, to blend certain furniture that stands out with the oak material. The TV Unit for instance uses the travertine stone heavily, however it blends in perfectly with the atmosphere. The other furniture were chosen to provide harmony inside the house, without disturbing the existing language between the custom-built items and the finishes

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Design: Yalın Tasarım Architecture
Construction: Yalın Tasarım Architecture
Photography: GRIYER

Project Name: Urla EEG House
Project Location: İzmir, Turkey
Function: Private House
Area: 700 sqm
Lead Architect: Sinem Serhatlı
Architects: Büşra Tutkaç Altuğ