Aurum

A luxurious duplex penthouse sitting atop a residential tower in Koregaon Park, Aurum is the epitome of ‘modern-chic’. A staggered 478 sq. m. floorplate abounding semi covered and open-to-sky spaces, opened the possibility of a play of interior volumes and the introduction of ample daylight into the 6-bedroom home. The layout of the apartment emphasizes a central circulation axis flanked by habitable spaces, opening up to balconies and terraces towards the outer edges.

A sophisticated lift lobby, rendered in wood and brass, arouses a sense of awe, giving initial glimpses into the sheer opulence of the residence beyond. The entrance foyer sits on the central circulation axis, designated by a distinctive flooring pathway, leading to the various residential and living zones on the lower level. To the left of the foyer, a plush formal living space is marked off by the use of customized screens, used to prop the family’s enviable collection of striking artwork; while providing functional storage space through inbuilt cabinets and drawers. A full scale abstract oil painting matches the hues of the furnishings and hanging lights, to create a bright, eclectic vocabulary for the drawing area, its elegance accentuated by a petrified wood coffee table as an element of visual interest.