Design in Details
PROJECT CODE
HOG-R-04 (Residential Interiors & Architecture)
The Vertical Gallery Rationale: The project is anchored by a double-height vertical shelving system displaying tribal masks (totems), acting as the central spatial spine of the residence.
The Totem House explores the dialogue between vertical volume and domestic intimacy. Designed as a comprehensive residential turnkey project, the spatial planning centers around a dramatic double-height void connecting the ground and upper levels. This central spine is accentuated by a floor-to-ceiling timber shelving grid, curating a collection of tribal artifacts that lend the home its identity.
The material palette balances the coolness of white Italian marble flooring with the warmth of natural teak and walnut veneers. Lighting design plays a crucial role, shifting from architectural track lights in social areas to backlit mood elements, such as the celestial moon feature in the master suite. The residence defies standard static living by incorporating a kinetic architecture approach in the children’s wing, featuring integrated slides and ceiling-mounted climbing frames. From the high-gloss precision of the kitchen to the tactile roughness of the slate-clad guest bedroom, the project is a study in textural contrast and functional elegance.
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
- Building Type: Independent Villa
- Storey Count: G+1 (Duplex Configuration)
FLOOR BREAKDOWN
- Ground Floor: Foyer, Formal Living, Dining, Kitchen, Utility, Guest Bedroom/Study, Puja Zone.
- First Floor: Master Suite, Kids’ Bedroom (Play Zone), Guest Suite, Family Lounge/Landing.
SPACE BREAKDOWN (Typical Floor)
- Living + Dining: Double-height volume with connecting staircase.
- Kitchen Area: U-shaped layout with integrated appliance tower.
- Bedroom(s): 4 (Master, Kinetic Kids' Room, Stone-Clad Guest Room, Blue Study/Bed).
- Bathroom(s): 4 (En-suite configurations implied).
- Study / Workspace: Integrated minimalist ledge (Ground Floor) + Master Study Nook.
- Special Zones: Glass-encased Puja Room, Indoor Kinetic Play Area (Monkey bars/Slide), Walk-in Dressing Area.
Incredible Result
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
- The Vertical Spine: A double-height wooden display grid acts as the visual anchor, connecting the foyer to the upper landing.
- Kinetic Kids' Zone: A custom-designed "room within a room" concept featuring a house-frame bunk, indoor slide, and ceiling-mounted monkey bars.
- Material Duality: High-contrast juxtaposition of rough split-face stone cladding against soft velvet upholstery and smooth duco finishes.
- Celestial Lighting: The master bedroom features a custom backlit circular focal point, emulating a lunar aesthetic against dark fluted paneling.
- Translucent Zoning: The Puja space is defined by frameless glass and white intricate mandala relief work, maintaining visual continuity while establishing a sacred boundary.
