Exterior view of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Exterior view of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Custom and curated furniture pieces in wood and cast-metal frames sit at ease in the living room, including single seaters or a square ‘carrom’ coffee table on a soft grey rug. The centrally located dining area is a theatrical delight, where large black hanging sculptural elements by AKFD dominate the scene. Directly underneath the black trio, a custom-cast concrete table by Crio is brought alive by its fluid textural qualities. A set of brass finish low-back dining chairs creates an unhindered view, allowing conversations to flow effortlessly. Taking cues from the bold hanging ‘chandelier’, a playful, curvilinear language of lines presents itself across the storage and cabinetry near the dining area. Adjoining this, the parents room and the guest room are places of contemplation and solitude for the elder members of the household. As an ingenuous design element which is both low-maintenance and visually appealing, the bedroom flooring has an inlaid ‘floor rug’ in Jaisalmer stone. Along with this beautifully patterned feature, the parents’ bedroom is minimal and seeped in abundant warmth from the outdoors.
Exterior view of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Exterior view of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Sitout of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Sitout and water bodies of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Entrance of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Living room of Komorebi House by Adhwa
On the journey upwards, a straight flight staircase enveloped in a double-volume guides the eye towards the skylight above. In many ways, the sleek mild-steel folded plate staircase is the central sculptural attraction of the house, and a coherent transition between family spaces; complete with the gurgling waterbody and relaxed wooden floor seating under it. A large-scale handpainted mural of ascending cows along with foliage adds a sense of verticality to the pristine off-white wall. Somewhere mid-air, cloudy white lights from Ikea hang, completely transforming the double volume with their soft whiteness.
The second level opens out into three bedrooms, with two perched on the east and west facade respectively. The east-facing room is a cozy space dressed in marble and wood, and a simple pattern of vertical wooden strips as bedback. A long balcony with stone paving brings rawness and tactility to sunlit early mornings. As per the user’s preferences, the wash area is designed to be intimate and dark, by the use of black and grey stone.
Living room of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Living room of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Living room of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Passage that connect living and dining of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Dining of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Staircase of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Staircase of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Bedroom of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Bedroom of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Bedroom 2 of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Bedroom 3 of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Master Bedroom of Komorebi House by Adhwa
The west-facing room, or the master-bedroom is a tapestry of light and shadow, raw textures and softness. The most spectacular feature of the home, the moveable metal screens envelop the room’s long open balcony, and create stunning patterns of light and shadow. The projected balcony also becomes a deep overhang, shading the ground floor underneath, while also offering passive sun-protection to the master-bedroom. The perforated metal mesh derives its form from the phenomenon of komorebi- of sunlight streaming through trees. Throughout the day, different positions of the moveable shutters, patterns of shadow change and cast a spellbinding warm glow across the room. A low cabinet acts as a natural transition between the indoor and semi-open space.
A painstakingly hand-knotted bed back is a textural highlight of the bed, extending several feet long. As a special ‘floor rug’, an inlaid pattern of Jaisalmer stone creates an opportunity for a leisure corner, with comfortable seating and a coffee table. As a backdrop to this, a handpainted multi-colored abstraction, titled ‘Rice Fields’ billows in the wind, bringing dynamism and delight. All across the room, fresh plants add life and vibrancy. The master bathroom, carefully designed to optimize natural light is cladded in precious red Travertine stone – exhibiting spectacular horizontal grain and striations.
Balcony to master bedroom of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Balcony to master bedroom of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Lounge of Komorebi House by Adhwa
On the same floor, the daughters’ bedroom is neat and cozy, with a plush bed back, veneer panelling and a small study desk. In keeping with the design language across the home, polished wood, brass inlay and clean finishes make spaces easy to use and live in. Intersecting volumes and double-height spaces create interesting nooks, small balconies and overhangs accessible from different sections of the house.
Further upward, a ‘secret door’ at the staircase landing leads into a hidden staircase opening into the topmost floor of the lounge area. The lounge or ‘leisure den’, is an ultra-comfortable space populated by tufts, ottomans, loungers and rugs- perfect for a long weekend in. The extended terrace is equipped with outdoor lounge furniture to continue the party outside.
In this way, this new residence offers something for all its residents -from tranquility to drama, comfort to intimacy - with art and paintings as a constant backdrop!
Lounge of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Lounge of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Terrace of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Bathroom of Komorebi House by Adhwa
Bathroom of Komorebi House by Adhwa
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