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In Surat, The Interior Workshop raises the bar using skilled masonry work with exposed brick and RCC in the multi-level home, Infinite Frames. Â
Curated by: Ambica Sharma
Photographs: Nilkanth Bharucha; courtesy The Interior Workshop
Architect Tejas Mistry
The site
Settled on a plot of 2,350 sq ft, Infinite Frames is a ground-plus-three-floor home for a joint family. Â
The brief
As the plot is situated in a heavily built-up area that lacks open spaces, the client wanted a home which was well-ventilated, filled with daylight, surrounded by greenery, and without privacy being compromised. To this brief were added the principles of vastu, to be intertwined with modern architectural practices.Â
The design response
Composed of exposed brick and RCC, and featuring expansive fenestration, Infinite Frames is a composite, multi-level build. “The client’s belief in vaastu led us to construct the built-mass on the eastern side and leave the west open with green spaces,” says Tejas Mistry, principal architect, The Interior Workshop. The development of the Rustic-Expose style, was specific to this project, in order to blend simplistic charm with a modern aesthetic.Â
The living area is a double-height space dressed in autumn colours accompanied by warm tones of exposed brick, natural wood and sunlight.
The spatial flow
While the open-space plan divides the home into various spaces, it also allows natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows to illuminate every corner of the home. The heights of the three levels have been determined by their function. The drawing room and associated spaces are housed in a double-height area on the first floor, while the bedrooms are on the second, and the terrace and entertainment room on the third floor. The service zone, as required, is on the ground floor. Further, Infinite Frames has complete home automation, including centralized air-conditioning.
A spectacle of brick, marble, wood and metal plays out from the mezzanine above the living area.
The material and colour palettes
Polished wood and high-gloss stone surfaces are juxtaposed against the exposed brickwork and RCC combination. Infinite Frames’ public spaces have been accessorised with autumnal-toned furniture in conjunction with earth-coloured ones. Meanwhile, the private areas show-off a colour palette combining bright, warm, and cool shades, expressed by a variety of imported Italian furniture, wall claddings, and paint work.Â
The cosy dining area, dominated by the tasseled chandelier, is part of the larger kitchen space.
The challenges
Two main issues that needed to be worked out with diligence and priority were: placement of the elevators and visibility of the exposed building materials. “We had to look at the placement of the lift and use the spaces around it in an efficient way to avoid any wastage. Also, the challenge for us was to be raw with exposed material. The client did not want any eye-catching offset of any beam-column,” says Tejas.
This bedroom on the third floor has a porthole overlooking the adjacent terrace.
The favourite space
Almost sculptural in its finesse, the wood and metal staircase wins hands down as the focal point of the double-height drawing room. “For us, the most beloved part of this project is the hallway and the staircase area. There are two different staircases from the ground to the first floor, aiming to create a real piece of art. To create this, we only combined several natural materials that are complex in their union, but also gathered contractors who had to think like artists,” says Tejas Mistry.
Fact file
Project: Infinite Frames
Location: Surat
Area: 2,350 sq ft
Principal architect: Tejas Mistry
Design team: Harsh Jariwala, Kalpesh Chotaliya, Piyush Pancholi and Nirayu Upadhyay
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- After dark, the decorative lighting adds to the drama of the double-height living area.
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- A view of the sculptural staircase and landing, from the far corner of the living room.
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- The sunlight-drenched living room turns into a shiny cocoon of luxe materials such as genuine leather and statuario marble.
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- Dappled sunlight adds to the geometric shapes of the clean-lined furniture and space design.
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- A view of the kitchen, the dining space, and the puja room beyond.
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- The sleek black, white and grey kitchen comes fitted with all the modern-day amenities.
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- Each bedroom has been given a distinct identity. Here, greys and whites ensconce the bed upholstered in genuine leather in ochre brown.
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- Olive green complements slate grey in this light-filled bedroom.
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- A closet in floral yellow brightens the grey and green bedroom.
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- A host of colours and materials come together seamlessly, to dress this room to perfection.
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- Contrasting textures of slate, RCC, wood, and textile, play off each other.
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- A setting next to a window, surrounded by quiet colours, muted textures and wonderful art, is best suited for reading.
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- Expansive bathrooms, clad in marble, make a case for contemporary design.
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- Deep ocean-blue unites with art deco prints, stripes, pin-tucks, and a mesh-clad wall to make this room stand out.
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- The entertainment room, done up in traditional complementary colours of blue, beige and brown, boasts state-of-the-art technology.
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- A much-needed breakout area, the terrace has not been cluttered with furniture, except for the bare minimum.
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- The entrance to Infinite Frames has been dressed in marble, local stone, and natural wood.
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- The external view of the various volumes of Infinite Frames, marked by blocks of RCC and exposed brick.
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- The ground floor plan.
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- The first floor plan.
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- The second floor plan.
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- The third floor plan.
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