Zen & AD House: Japandi Minimalist Interiors
Discover the quiet luxury of Zen and AD House, where minimalist aesthetics meet practical living. These projects balance raw industrial textures with the warmth of natural wood to create calm, light-filled sanctuaries in the heart of the city.
The living room of Zen House features grey micro-concrete floors and walls, which create a seamless, monolithic backdrop. This is balanced by the warmth of a statement wooden bench made from a single piece of East Indian walnut.
A close-up of the sculptural wooden bench in Zen House. Its organic curves provide a beautiful contrast to the clean lines and flat planes of the surrounding architecture and furniture.
In AD House, we used black-framed glass partitions to separate spaces while maintaining a sense of openness and light. This view from the entrance into the living room frames the space like a picture.
A view into the living room through the glass partition, showcasing the simple, curated furniture and the textural concrete walls. This approach creates layers and depth within a minimalist framework.
The living and dining space in AD House uses a darker concrete finish for a moodier, more intimate feel. The warmth of the ash wood dining table and chairs provides a necessary balance.
A detail of the dining nook in AD House. The ash wood ceiling and brass pendant lights create a cozy, defined zone within the larger open-plan living area.
The informal sitting room in Zen House serves as a retreat for music and relaxation. The L-shaped sofa unfolds into a bed, making this versatile room a jam space one day and a guest room the next.
About this collection
You will notice a deliberate flow in these homes: we use seamless grey micro-concrete for the communal living areas to create a sense of openness, then transition to warm ash wood flooring the moment you enter the private bedrooms. This is not just about aesthetics; it is a functional strategy to make your home feel expansive where you socialize and inherently cozy where you rest.
Our approach to these projects was guided by a strict, limited material palette. By grounding the design in concrete, ash wood, and black steel, we avoid visual clutter and let the architecture itself dictate the mood. In Zen House, for instance, we used a heavy walnut bench as a focal point to break up the monochromatic concrete, adding a touch of organic texture that softens the entire space.
Functionality is hidden in plain sight. In the informal sitting room, the sofa unfolds into a bed, allowing a single room to serve as a music studio, jam room, and guest bedroom. The guitar wall is another example of this philosophy; we turned the client's instruments into functional art, displaying them against a white brick wall to introduce industrial character without sacrificing usable space.
We prioritize natural light and acoustic separation. In both projects, we utilized black-framed glass partitions. These allow light to travel deep into the apartment, keeping the floor plan feeling open and connected, while providing the acoustic privacy needed for bedrooms and study areas. We avoid generic, mass-produced features. From the custom-built four-poster beds to the handle-less oak wardrobes that blend seamlessly into the walls, every element is engineered to maximize storage while maintaining clean, simple lines. This is how we transform a standard apartment into a personalized retreat that feels timeless rather than trendy.
Tank Design
I am Suraj. For me, architecture is less about the grand gesture and more about the quiet moments—like the way light hits a concrete wall or a room that transforms from a jam space into a guest room. I build homes that feel like a deep breath, designed specifically for how you live.
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