The Home of Stories: A Wabi-Sabi Apartment in Versova

To maximize the stunning ocean view, we designed a raised wooden platform for seating. This solution creates an uninterrupted connection to the outdoors and serves as a cozy deck for lounging and enjoying the natural light.

The living room features a floating U-shaped seating arrangement that extends from the raised deck. The continuous use of teak wood on vertical surfaces helps dissolve boundaries and makes the entire space feel more expansive.

The living room was planned around our clients' vibrant collection of art and furniture. The custom-built media unit, crafted from teak, provides dedicated spaces for their speakers, books, and cherished artifacts.

Sunlight streams into the living area, highlighting the warm textures and personal touches. This view shows how the custom furniture and art collection come together to create a space that is truly a home of stories.

A structural column became a design opportunity for this cantilevered dining table. The monolithic form anchors the open-plan space, connecting the kitchen and dining areas while appearing to float effortlessly.

Here you can see how the open kitchen, dining, and living areas flow into one another. The cantilevered table, built around the central column, becomes the heart of the home where the family gathers.

Before final construction, we built a full-scale plywood mock-up of the cantilevered dining table on site. This crucial step allowed us to test its structural integrity and ensure the weight was distributed evenly.

This image shows the reinforcement structure for the cantilevered table before the final finish was applied. This behind-the-scenes look reveals the engineering required to achieve the floating, sculptural design.

The kitchen and dining area are designed to be the bustling heart of the home. The open layout encourages interaction, with details like the hanging paper art adding a touch of personal whimsy.