In India, architect Abhishek Patel works with local manufacturers to create marble, brass, and plywood furniture perfectly tailored to his family’s needs—at a lower cost than high-end retail.
The master bedroom incudes closet doors and a floating shelf-cupboard combo clad with polished plywood.
Although the Indian city of Rajkot is located in the west-coast state of Gujarat, it’s far enough inland that its climate is hot, with daytime highs averaging over 90 degrees for eight months a year, and over 100 from April through June. That’s why, when moving into an apartment tower there, architect Abhishek Patel and his family (including his wife and parents) chose a west-facing unit on the top floor, 14 stories up, to take advantage of cooling evening breezes.
While designing his family home, architect Abhishek Patel sought to create “a light, airy and minimalist environment that is both functional and easy to maintain.”
On the Move Island
Because the tower is located next to Saurashtra University, with its lower-slung buildings and a large cricket field, “It’s a seamless view,” Abhishek says. “I can enjoy sunsets and even cricket matches from my balcony.”
The apartment is located on the top floor of a 14-story building, and the living room extends onto a balcony, where the residents can socialize or drink their morning tea.
On the Move Island
The home is filled with custom furniture, including this sectional sofa with a wall-mounted back rest, and the coffee table clad in two shades of marble.
On the Move Island
See the full story on Dwell.com: Almost Every Furnishing in This Multigenerational Flat Was Designed From Scratch
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