Attaining the peak of perfection Ar Manish Dikshit and his team at Aum Architects added another feather to their cap - The Pinnacle house. Rolling over 3750 sq.ft, this bedroom duplex is the perfect composition of what dreams are made of. Abiding by his trademark of a modern yet minimalist design approach, Ar. Manish Dikshit yet again worked his irrevocable charm and revolutionized the expanse.
The client wanted to amplify the spaciousness of the four bedroom duplex apartment that rendered a boundless as well as a distinct appeal, making it aesthetically pleasing. The four bedroom duplex comprises of an entrance lobby, bar, dining area, living room, kitchen and guest bedroom with a large balcony for the living area & guest bedroom having a marvelous view of the outside. Located on the top most floors of Kalpataru Pinnacle in Malad, the client insisted on curating a space which has minimum number of barriers, making the house feel limitless.
Designing this place to its true potential every aspect of the house was conceptualized keeping in mind the client’s brief. The luxurious apartment was split into one master bedroom, two bedrooms meant for the kids and one guest room. Keeping up with the latest trends, the kid’s bedroom has been dolled up in a theme which is reflective of their personas. Meticulously designed, the entire house has an eloquent yet extraordinary décor. The peaceful yet modernist décor paints a picture of order and uniformity. Another fascinating feature of this penthouse is its ‘height’, and being the focal point a pragmatic design scheme has been persevered.
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The entire penthouse has an eclectic design arrangement. Though each room has been predominantly done up in a style; the same has been adapted to evolve as per the user.
Articulated to illustrate a breathtaking view, the entrance lobby has been rendered a posh outlook by using Michelangelo marble. The same marble has been innovatively implied on different surfaces such as the door and all vertical surfaces. Leaving no stone unturned to penetrate custom made mosaic in the same marble, metal inlay and use of wooden rafters are some of the elements that have been heavily used.
The key is in small details and that’s what furnishes & makes for a timeless design. Following this aspect, a small niche in the corner has been converted into a bar.
The formal living room consists of both a seating area as well as the dining. A remarkable feature of this dining area is the vault ceiling. The awe-inspiring dining table is the star attraction which is further augmented with a tropical background.. The silhouettes of the tropical jungle are infused in the backdrop, adding to formulate as a surprise element. A true scale antelope that sits amongst the jungle peeking through the partition symbolizes elegance, high energy levels, communication and wisdom. The double height void overlooking the breakfast table at the lower level has been cladded with diamond shaped wooden pieces. The creative console, mesh chairs and the bookcase are astonishing and draw architectural detail.
The floor-to-ceiling windows in most of the rooms add up to their beauty, highlighted more through linear furniture designs and paneling. Cross ventilation and natural light filtering has enriched the home with shading elements that result in animating spaces with the shifting of sun rays all day. The master bedroom and the kids bedrooms have been placed at the top whereas the lower floor houses the formal and informal living rooms, kitchen and the guest room.
The initiative to comply with the client’s needs was taken a notch further while designing the kid’s bedrooms. The son’s bedroom was hugely inspired by science fiction and technologies. ‘Steampunk’ , a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery was kept in hindsight. The Hexagonal suspended sheets on the ceiling aided to be a prominent feature of this spectacular house. Also for the daughter’s room, a relatively unique concept was implemented. ‘French Riviera’- a Mediterranean coastline in southeast corner of France is where all the inspiration was derived from. Elements of brick painted walls with rustic veneer used gave a happening & fresh vibe, perfectly reflecting the theme.
The Pinnacle House stays true to its name as it unfolds a breathtaking experience that is experienced only at the top, thus portraying an architectural marvel.
Manish Dikshit, Sonali Pandit, Nachiket Borwake
Pinnacle house by Manish Dikshit in India won the WA Award Cycle 33. Please find below the WA Award poster for this project.
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