The House of Curves: How Logic Design + Build transformed a suburban apartment into a captivating abode

In a suburb of Gurugram, a 2,400-square-foot apartment has been transformed into a captivating abode that challenges the notion of cookie-cutter living. The House of Curves, as it’s aptly named, is the brainchild of the talented design team at Logic Design + Build, who were tasked with creating an open, airy, and spacious home that would provide a sense of stability, balance, and comfort amidst the chaotic urban context.

The key to the home’s striking visual appeal lies in the team’s approach to the layout. Rather than adhering to the standard four-bedroom arrangement, they carved out a central axis that connects all the rooms, including two master suites, a child’s bedroom, and a study. This strategic reconfiguration not only improved the functionality of the space but also introduced a pronounced presence of curved elements that soften the overt linearity of the original plan.

As one enters the home, the living room on the right and the dining area to the left open up to a striking backdrop – a dark marble wall that serves as a canvas for an array of colors, textures, and objects. A salmon-pink, L-shaped sofa complements a beige-toned vintage Jaipur rug, while Prussian blue accent chairs and bespoke circular nested coffee tables complete the central furniture composition. Overhead, a sweeping curved ceiling and a seamless micro-concrete floor direct the gaze towards the corridor and the adjoining dining area.

The dining and open-concept kitchen, conceived as a single cohesive space, are bathed in natural light, with panels of flamboyant green layered over the warm wooden flooring. By tucking away the closed wet kitchen separately, the designers have created a clutter-free, open-dry kitchen that seamlessly integrates with the dining experience. Motifs on the micro-concrete floor, outlined in brass inlays, lend a rhythmic cadence to the space.

The transition between the public and private spaces is marked by a translucent fluted glass door leading to the study, and opaque blue doors opening to the bedrooms. This interplay of materials and colors serves as a metaphor for the notion of harmony and play, while also suggesting a subtle shift in experience.

Each bedroom reflects the personalities of its users. The child’s room embraces an earthy, raw, and robust aesthetic, providing ample creative avenues for personalization. In one of the master suites, the design team had to navigate a steeply slanted primary wall, which they corrected through a layered approach – introducing a white quartz and fluted wood feature block, a storage cabinet, and a suede-draped bed nestled in the recess.

Throughout the home, the designers have employed durable and low-maintenance materials, such as concrete, lime plaster, and sustainable organic materials like wood, terracotta, and natural stone. Highly efficient air-purifying plants, custom-designed furniture, and repurposed elements further enhance the home’s sustainable and holistic approach.

“United by a strong narrative, the project displays sharp nuance in its approach to dealing with a wide variety of materials and textures,” explains the principal architect Anuj Kapoor. “Clinical improvements to the plan, lively spatial compositions, and a consistent choice of materials have overcome concerns of functionality, longevity, and visual character, successfully serving the aspirations of every personality of the household with grace.”

The House of Curves stands as a testament to the power of design to transform the constraints of a conventional apartment into a captivating and harmonious abode that celebrates the beauty of curves, spatial optimization, and a holistic approach to living.

Fact File:

Name of the project: The House Of Curves

Firm Name: Logic Design + Build

Principal Architect: Anuj Kapoor

Website: https://www.logic.co.in/

Location of the project: Gurugram

Area (Sq.ft): 2400 sq ft

Photo courtesy: Studio Suryan//Dang