The Bunker House by Neogenesis+Studi0261

The living, pooja, dining and kitchen stream one into the another, at the same time, maintaining their individual space and purpose, giving an overall feel of the house being more spacious than its limited footprint. Every Indian household tries to fit in a pooja room. While modern day apartments are smaller, this was not a challenge here. A beautifully crafted concave pooja space, further encapsulates this room. White marble flooring is opted for the pooja as it is considered to be the most auspicious for a sacred space. White symbolises purity, peace, and spirituality. Parts of their reminiscence for their old home and culture has made a comeback in the way of the interior decor. The swing at the entrance otta is a reminder of his heirloom. The sofa and other furniture have been made on site. Choice of wood gives a plush look and imparts a traditional feel. Combining contemporary and minimalistic aesthetics, a touch of teak wood effortlessly compliments the monochromatic RCC slabs and polished kota flooring. The Pichwai art at the pooja is a cue to our rich ethnicity. 

The exterior walls were kept solid with no punctuations and all the light was borrowed from the skylights above. The three-sided skylight in the living room allows abundant natural light and ventilation, letting the space be pleasing for the family. The designer’s interests in blending the aesthetics of Indian materials and contemporary design are evident as one notices the beautiful pieces of textured kota stone, the inlay of the Vietnamese tiles, the pichwai art at pooja wall, giving the interiors a distinctive aesthetic.