9PM
Cloistered up on Worli Hill Road – with extensive views of the Mumbai Sea face and the Sun kissed horizon – the abode embodies an essence of simplicity in design & expression.
A home designed as an eclectic fusion of industrial & modern aesthetic by and for an architect – Puran Kumar (Principal Architect, Studio PKA, Mumbai) – and his family, the story of 9PM morphs and swells as an intervention that responds to the needs of its residents.
The heart of the 2000 sq.ft. 3-bedroom residence is reserved for the living & dining – for lounging, entertaining and coming together – alluding to the family’s penchant for hosting guests, which also helps lend the apartment its name.
This openness of the core seems to allow the floor plate to flow beyond its actual footprint & size, which further branches out into zones of privacy & quiet contemplation – individual quirk with comfort being of paramount importance.
In order to bring in natural light and capture the views & greenery outside, windows are aligned along the periphery – akin to a ribbon wrapping around a basket. Perched on the 3rd floor, and surrounded by trees, the space acts like an oasis floating up in the sky.
Designed with an honest expression across a canvas – through experimental forms & earthy textures – a raw yet warm palette embraces the apartment. A mix of wood, exposed brick & plaster which are softened by the presence of varied furniture pieces that offset the structural surfaces with warm hues & tones.
9PM is the story of a journey that spans over two decades – a manifestation of passion & a homecoming of ideas & sensibilities that are a true reflection of the apartment’s inhabitants as well as a beacon for creative thought & expression.
