Architect Crisan Rodriguez's Mumbai home, Tadaima (translated as “I'm home”, a term Japanese use when entering a residential area), was quite literally “home”. Taima has an apartment in Mumbai specially created for her loved ones and family. They say good design always begins with a thorough understanding of a client's needs, wants, and aspirations, and Chris-Anne already knew what her family of three wanted and wanted from their home. was an advantage here. “Overall, we wanted a harmonious blend of practicality, comfort, and individual style,” says the director of the Mumbai-based Eight Degree Design House, which designed the project. says Crisian, who worked closely with fellow architect Devika Melwijk. “We have worked on many houses of different nature and style, but when it comes to personal space we need to be honest with our choices. It had to truly match the style,” she added.
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The simplicity of the living room, with white walls and ceramic floors, is further emphasized by the clean lines of the bespoke oak sofa, one seater, coffee table and floating media unit. The rusted fabric and dark green of the potted plants add just the right pop of color to this environment.
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The 2,000 sq ft 3BHK apartment was originally a 2BHK twin apartment, each with finishes and fittings given by the builder. The existing floor plan did not meet the family's wishes, so all interior walls were demolished to create a new spatial configuration. The linear space thus created has a living/dining area at its center with balconies on either side. A minimalist altar in the center of this vast space connects the living and dining areas.
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The passage to the rooms is visually hidden by a Japanese-style screen made of PU-coated MDF.
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Beyond the black aluminum-framed fluted glass sliding doors is the kitchen, which connects to the living and dining spaces. Features a dado with beige textured terrazzo tile floors and classic black granite countertops.
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To the left of the apartment is the laundry room, followed by Chris-Ann's bedroom, and across from that is the shared washroom. This stretch further leads to the sisters' bedroom with an attached washroom. The right wing contains the kitchen, powder bathroom and study, leading to the master bedroom with washroom. With practicality in mind, this layout seamlessly integrates important elements such as a discreet laundry room, freeing up valuable space in the kitchen and bedroom.
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Safomasi's Winding Road fabric impressed Chris-Anne's mountain enthusiasts enough that it formed the highlight of her room. Natural-toned wall panels, Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) wood resemblance, and pendant lamps create harmony and balance.
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Rodrigues says there were three elements to developing Taima's design language. Essentially, cross ventilation and breezes were key decision makers when it came to planning the dining and living areas of the apartment. Secondly, the design makes room for what really matters, for example the materiality (of the furniture) reflects the minimalist lifestyle the family leads. Best of all, the personalities of each family member combined to form a consistent palette that determined the direction of the design, especially in the private rooms.