Fact File
Location: Mumbai
Size: 350 sq m
Principal Architect: Manish Dikshit
The Pinnacle House by Aum Architects is a contemporary four-bedroom duplex apartment fashioned in an eclectic curation of materials, colours, and textures. Rolling over 350 sq m, this four-bedroom duplex is a near-perfect composition. Abiding by his trademark of a modern yet minimalist design approach, Ar Manish Dikshit yet again revolutionised the space. The client desired to increase the space, which resulted in a limitless and distinct appeal, making it aesthetically pleasing. The residence comprises an entrance lobby, bar, dining area, living room, kitchen, and guest bedroom, along with a large balcony for the living room. Located on the topmost floors of Kalpataru Pinnacle in Malad, the curated space has an open-plan layout. The entire penthouse has an eclectic design arrangement. Though each room has been predominantly done up in a certain style, the same has been adapted to evolve as per the user. Articulated to illustrate a breathtaking view, the entrance lobby has been rendered posh by using Michelangelo marble. The same marble has been used on different surfaces, such as doors and walls. Some elements that have been heavily used include custom-made mosaics in the same marble, metal inlay, and wooden rafters.
The living room is divided into an informal lobby space, and dense tropical foliage has been set up along the wall of the staircase on the right. To visually separate this area, a diagonal pattern has been created on the floor. Four fluted glass panels framed in MS frames have been placed around the perimeter, adding a glamorous touch to the overall setup. The addition of pearl inlay at the end of the patterned flooring raised the chic factor by multitudes. The chesterfield sofa in this lobby space perfectly complements the greens facing it. To keep the floor pattern in sync with the furniture pieces, a glass centre table has been bestowed, which amplifies the overall aesthetic value. The balcony has been cocooned and wrapped in a rustic ACP panel. The floor-to-ceiling windows in most rooms add to their beauty, which is highlighted more through linear furniture designs and panelling. Cross ventilation and natural light filtering have enriched the home with shading elements that result in animating spaces with the shifting sun rays all day. The master bedroom and the kids’ bedrooms have been placed at the top, whereas the lower floor houses the formal and informal living rooms, the kitchen, and the guest room.
The key is in the small details, which furnish and create a timeless design. In keeping with this theme, a small niche in the corner has been transformed into a bar. The formal living room has a seating area as well as a dining area. A remarkable feature of this dining area is the vaulted ceiling. The awe-inspiring dining table is the star attraction, further enhanced by a tropical background. The silhouettes of the tropical jungle are infused into the backdrop, adding a surprise element. A true-scale antelope that sits amongst the jungle, peeking through the partition, symbolises elegance, high energy levels, communication, and wisdom. The double-height void overlooking the breakfast table at the lower level has been clad with diamond-shaped wooden pieces. The creative console, mesh chairs, and bookcase are astonishing and draw attention to architectural detail. The seating in the living room has more minimal lines with an influx of subtle modernity. An orange-rust chesterfield (stitching only) sofa set with a black-and-white striped carpet forms the base of this seating. A long window spilling over into the balcony forms the extension of the living room. Custom-made units sit on the other side of the seating area; these are finished in Botticino marble and mirror.
Further pursuing the tropical theme, the master bedroom has been designed with an abundance of coloured accents. The focal wall is painted in a citron shade with diagonal bands painted in a lighter tone. Rich South-American inspiration owing to the “black Marquina” marble flooring has been used to make a stark impact. Clad in suede leather, the bed has a backlit panel. For further indulgence, an armchair in leather and a coffee table are placed in the room, lending a luxurious experience. Captivating the attention of the inhabitants, a wire mesh lamp and wall art adorn the walls of the bedroom. The initiative to comply with the client’s needs was taken a notch further while designing the kids’ bedrooms. The son’s bedroom was hugely inspired by science fiction and technology. “Steampunk,” a sub-genre of science fiction and fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery, was kept in hindsight. The hexagonal suspended sheets on the ceiling helped make them a prominent feature of this spectacular house. For the daughter’s room, a unique concept was implemented. The “French Riviera,” a Mediterranean coastline in the southeast corner of France, is where all the inspiration was derived from. Elements like brick-painted walls and the rustic veneer used gave the space a happening and fresh vibe, perfectly reflecting the theme.
