In Pune’s Baner neighbourhood, Divya Singh Designs’ Asana is a 5,585 sq ft family home that finds luxury in stillness, balance, and mindful living.
Curated by: Rupali Sebastian
Photographs: Anish Padalkar
The project
Asana is a 5,585 sq ft residence—3,550 sq ft of interiors and 2,035 sq ft of terraces—designed for a three-generational family whose life philosophy is rooted in simplicity and balance. Named after the yogic posture that embodies alignment and breath, the home reflects these very ideas: grounded, poised, and intentional.
The site
Set on the third floor of a quiet corner plot in Baner, Pune, the builder-finished apartment offered generous proportions but little warmth. Uniform beige flooring and counters made the home feel impersonal, while the oversized living-dining area diluted the sense of intimacy. The kitchen, in contrast, felt undersized—both in scale and spirit.
The brief
The clients, a close-knit family that values time, food, and togetherness, had no formal brief or reference images. Instead, conversations over shared stories and memories became the design foundation. The family wished for a home that reflected their unhurried way of living—one that was spacious yet soulful, simple yet resonant.
The design intent
Led by principal architect Divya Singh of Divya Singh Designs, the home was envisioned as an ode to simplicity. The design draws inspiration from mid-century modern aesthetics and yogic philosophy, creating a calm, earthy base layered with natural textures. “We wanted the home to feel like a breath held in harmony—minimal yet full, grounded yet joyful,” says Singh. A neutral palette of warm-toned woods, cane, lime-coated walls, and Indian stones provides continuity, while select colour and print introduce playfulness without excess.
The civil intervention
Key spatial changes were guided by function and flow. A yoga room was added near the entrance, enabling a defined foyer. The kitchen was expanded by merging the utility room, and a walk-in wardrobe was carved into the master suite to accommodate extensive storage needs.
The spatial flow
The home opens through a calm foyer into the living and dining zones, where the spatial choreography encourages interaction and connection. The large living area is framed by arched doorways leading to the yoga room, anchored by a sculptural BoConcept sofa and Tianu tables resting on a vintage Jaipur Rugs carpet. Grey lime-plastered walls by Limocoat create a serene backdrop, while a bar and dining console integrate storage, books, and display into one cohesive wall of rustic elegance.
Expansive terraces extend from both ends of the home, creating continuity between indoors and outdoors. Flooring in two shades of Kota stone, laid in a chevron pattern, contrasts the beige marble indoors. Rough-cut white basalt clads the terrace walls, echoing the texture of the yoga room and lending a tactile calm.
A long corridor leads to the private wing, where a den acts as the family’s informal retreat before branching into bedrooms.
The material palette
The home’s palette is rooted in tactility and restraint. Lime-plastered walls, Indian stones, cane, and warm wood tones form the base, layered with linen, rattan, and woven textures. Custom furniture was crafted on site, including the dining table with rust-grained marble and matte black bar. Chandigarh chairs upholstered in black-and-white prints lend a graphic counterpoint.
The kitchen features a British teal island, patterned tiles, and an extended counter for casual dining. The master suite integrates a pale grey lime-plastered walk-in lit by natural light through a glass clerestory. A simple wooden bed faces the terrace, complemented by a mahogany table and a loveseat from Tianu.
The children’s room introduces a gentle shift—terracotta green and white clay hues in the built-in cabinetry balance playfulness with order. The den, finished in deep blue, features a BoConcept sofa bed, commissioned wall illustrations, and a rattan TV unit. The yoga room, clad in white basalt, is pared-back and meditative—a gadda, rug, pendant light, and integrated wooden shelving define its calm.
The challenges
Replacing terrace tiles revealed flawed waterproofing, forcing the design team to reconstruct the entire 2,035 sq ft terrace system from scratch. The core cuttings from the downtake outlets were creatively repurposed as legs for the TV unit—a subtle nod to circular design.
The highlights
Every element in Asana reflects mindfulness and material intelligence: marble offcuts turned into side tables, core-cut concrete reused as furniture bases, and art crafted in-house to echo the family’s story. The home is an ode to thoughtful living—proof that good taste, common sense, and heart can coexist beautifully.
The takeaway
For Divya Singh Designs, Asana reaffirms that true luxury lies in time and intention. By designing with restraint and responsiveness, the studio shaped a home that celebrates balance—not as stillness, but as life in harmony.
Fact file
Project: Asana
Location: Baner, Pune
Area: 5,585 sq ft (3,550 sq ft interiors + 2,035 sq ft terraces)
Design firm: Divya Singh Designs
Principal architect: Divya Singh
Design team: Ruchita Joshi
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