Śillaka (शिल्लक) – A fine balance – Mumbai

A young couple, after living a good part of their lives in the US desired to move back to their native city of Mumbai. And from here, the couple and the architect began the process of creating the right home. While the husband works for a corporate across time zones, the wife is an artist who makes bespoke hand made curios and artworks. Giving them company is their beloved dog, Toki.
Between the contrasting personalities, between the ways of living in the US and the love for vernacular design and between the varied spatial requirements, it was imperative to achieve a space that stitches all the aspects seamlessly in a fine balance. And this core philosophy is witnessed throughout the house wherein the handmade textured tiles meet the Italian marble floor, where the Victorian shutters cohesively exist with the cane doors and where the muted whites & grays form a background to the vibrant colors.