Residence in Kolkata / A Square Designs

The clients contacted us through a dear friend. they had booked this apartment at Vivara at the EM Bypass in Kolkata. This part of the city had emerged as the new zone for luxe apartment towers and star hotels. 

The clients are into exports and thus were well travelled. They wanted a modern home using very fine materials. 

The apartment is 8000 sq.ft. Super built We dint really make any civil changes. 

however, we ripped apart the flooring and the bathrooms completely and started working with a fresh slate. 

Vivara has two wings. each wing has just one apartment on every floor, thus the feel from the lift lobby itself seems very private. 

The main entrance leads us into a demarcated foyer area which mingles with the over-sized drawing room without any specific divider or screens. The beauty of these apartments are their large drawing and dining spaces connected with a long balcony running on the eastern side of the apartment. The views from this balcony are spectacular as it overlooks the lush green wetlands. 

The drawing room has two separate seating areas and a bar towards the balcony. The white statuario marble had been used synonymously throughout the common areas. The dining area on the right-hand side is again huge with a 10-seater dining table. The powder room and kitchen connect with the dining area. 

The kitchen is in greys and white. 

Powder Room boasts an impressive geometric pattern inlaid on the floor. 

The drawing and dining further lead to an informal family room which is the entertainment zone with an AV system and a serene prayer room. 

There are two bedrooms on each side of this informal family room. The two rooms on the right side are for the bachelor boys and on the left is the master bedroom and the guest room. 

Some architectural trends for this project: 

‘Comfort is paramount’ 

Liveable Luxury 

Bolder Colours: Blue, Grey & Chrome, burgundy 

Geometric Patterns 

Luxe Minimalism

High on style accessorise for decor 

Architectural forms seen in decor pieces 

Multifunctional areas 

Metal finishes in muted gold 

Lighting that created Focal points 

Theme: 

Luxe Minimalism 

Material: 

Flooring: statuario & Sarin Collin marbles 

Boys room 1 in engineered wooden flooring in dark walnut 

Boys Room 2 in Bronze Armani marble from Antolini 

Wood tones in dark walnut 

Metal accents in mute brushed gold & gunmetal finish 

Velvets, Linen and Leather used for tapestry in bold colours teamed with natural hues. 

All bathrooms have been cladded in marble. has a modern look 

Luxe fittings by Hansgrohe, Gessi, Villeroy & Boch 

Furniture & lighting mainly imports 

Some custom made by ochre at home 

Artefacts by ochre at home 

Wardrobes & kitchen by Alsorg 

Carpets by Cocoon Fine Rugs 

Bolder Colours: Blue, Grey & Chrome, burgundy Teamed with neutral hues. 

‘I work on a residential project keeping one thing in mind that the home will be successful if it’s pleasant to live in.

I thoroughly enjoyed putting up the common spaces together. I feel they look really chic and very liveable. Being a daylight person, I feel this house looks stunning and pleasant with all the natural light coming in.’ says Principal Designer Ajay Arya.

Signature Style: 

Modern Luxe Apartment Living 

Experimental: 

Water colour Art for in the formal areas 

Use of illuminating yellow in tapestry