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2024

Text provided by Binoli Zaveri

Immersing into the realm of timeless grace, the Donda House by Architecture Firm, Surat, surrenders itself to the beauty of sheer muted elegance celebrated through classic minimalism and Scandinavian elements. Spanning 2480 square feet, this home redefines the wabi-sabi lifestyle and silent sophistication as the driving forces behind its remarkable design. The client’s brief was clear: “Something unique and nothing modern or classical.” As designers, we were intrigued and inspired to find a concept that matched this vision, leading them to create a perfect blend of wabi-sabi and Scandinavian elements. The result is a home that offers immediate comfort and calmness amidst chaos.

The Donda House is a testament to a collaborative journey of design exploration, meticulously balancing every aspect from conceptualization to execution. Embracing an intricate process, they delved into the nuances of materiality, typology, and finishes, crafting a cohesive language that speaks through the home’s aesthetics. Their approach encompassed a carefully curated color palette and a commitment to high-quality execution. The project unfolded within a structured timeline, involving detailed design phases, precise drawing production, thoughtful selection processes, and the seamless coordination of various agencies. The result is a harmonious blend of innovation and elegance, epitomizing their design philosophy.

Welcoming one into the world of splendour, where soft corners and minimalism intertwines effortlessly with efficiency. The expanded living room instantly beckons all with an air of elegance and refinement. Spacious furniture organisation to crisp clean ceiling design, the living room orchestrates a symphony of style and palette orderly. Embracing the serene tones of a muted palette, the living room is adorned with eggshell white lime-textured walls, seamlessly complemented by the exquisite Valsadi teak wood furniture. Luxurious stone neutral flooring provides a backdrop that enhances the soft colors and gentle curves of the space. The earthen palette exudes warmth through a relaxed furniture layout, resting on abstract carpets that envelop the room, basking in ample daylight and celebrating the home’s essence and comfort. The ceiling features varied lights in concrete, banana paper, and fabrics, introducing a Scandinavian touch with impactful design language. Curated art on the walls harmoniously ties in with the fabrics and textiles, making the space sing in visual unity.

Surat,Gujarat,India

Architects	:	Architecture Firm
Area	:	2480 sq. ft.
Year	:	2024
Website	:	https://www.instagram.com/_architecturefirm_/

Living room of Donda House by Architecture Firm

The sophisticated dining room, an extension of the wabi-sabi living room, exudes calmness with a subtle assembly of soft geometry. Curated lighting, furniture design, and a highlighted dining table exemplify this serene aesthetic. A visual symphony of finely divided spaces, the dining area overlooks the prayer room and kitchen, harmoniously secluded by an alcove for hand wash. The lime-washed ceiling allows peripheral lights to cast a warm ambiance, celebrating the raw yet refined wooden elements. The design seamlessly blends tranquillity with functional elegance, creating a space where each element contributes to a cohesive and serene environment.

Passage to dining of Donda House by Architecture Firm

Dining of Donda House by Architecture Firm

Kitchen of Donda House by Architecture Firm

Master Bedroom 1 of Donda House by Architecture Firm

The first master bedroom, adorned in eggshell white lime texture for both wall and ceiling finish, epitomizes refined luxury through minimalism. Embracing a soft palette, the room features white-ash wood and veneer furniture finished with a polished ICA Water Base PU, complemented by rich Italian flooring. Minimal lighting and elemental brass accents enhance the space, while hues of sand textiles introduce layers of patterns and textures. This harmonious blend of materials and finishes creates a serene, sophisticated environment that celebrates understated elegance and tranquillity.

Master Bedroom 1 of Donda House by Architecture Firm

Master Bedroom 2 of Donda House by Architecture Firm

The second master bedroom, engulfed in bright pearl grey lime texture on walls and ceiling, is stylishly fashioned with natural dark walnut herringbone flooring, celebrating curated natural textiles. Pastel hues of greens in the furnishings and a soft bed back panel embody the warmth of an earthen palette. Patterns and prints add depth and layers to the enchanting bedroom assembly. Curated wall art, harmoniously blending with the sand textures, generates a sense of comforted luxury, creating a serene and inviting sanctuary.

Guest Bedroom of Donda House by Architecture Firm

The guest bedroom, an epitome of tranquil and subtle luxury, allows textures to speak for themselves. Enveloped in serene hues of blues, the room celebrates bright pearl grey lime textures and beige-muted furniture finishes. The comfort of wooden flooring unifies the bedroom with a cohesive material palette, while soft pastels and gentle curves define its design vocabulary. This harmonious blend creates an inviting space where every element contributes to a serene and sophisticated ambiance, offering guests a restful retreat.

Guest Bedroom of Donda House by Architecture Firm

Children's Bedroom of Donda House by Architecture Firm

The children bedroom is an enchanting space is a harmonious blend of eggshell white lime textures and tranquil shades of blue. Basking in ample daylight, the room features a platform bed with intricate cane bed back details, creating a cozy focal point. The fusion of blue tones and wooden warmth crafts a soothing, serene ambiance. Every detail is meticulously curated, from the soft patterns embossed in the wardrobe to the blue textiles adorning the bed and the finely detailed tie backs on the curtains. This seamless design embodies the essence of Scandinavian subtle elegance.

The furniture, crafted from white-ash wood with a beige finish, enhances the room's light and airy feel. Unique light fixtures made of cane, banana paper, fabric, and concrete add a touch of whimsy and charm.

Dwelled in sombre textures, the design language from the intricate tie-backs, art, textiles to the apt gradations and tones, strikes a perfect balance between spaces in various configurations and fabrications. Evolved through conscious reflection of the residents, this timeless design purely celebrates the life of a vision. A cascade of minimal luxury mingles with soft hues, radiates an unending joviality. A definitive and distinctive art of design practice as mesmerizing revelation unfolds- a space thoughtfully tailored to meet functionality while ingeniously amplifying their distinctive identity. The triumphant convergence of inspired alliance and profound empathy has yielded a cherished abode destined to endure the test of time.