Aanandam | Logic Design + Build

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Gurugram, Aanandam is a transformative residential project redefining luxury metropolitan living through a highly bespoke design approach. This penthouse, home to a family of five, marries organic warmth with contemporary elegance, presenting a compelling narrative of muted luxury. 

Born from meticulous sampling and experimentation, the project transforms the penthouse from a conventional five-bedroom layout into three expansive master ensuites with spacious washrooms and an additional guest room. This ambitious overhaul optimizes spatial efficiency within the constraints of an existing structure, featuring reconfigured staircases, extended upper floors, and a skylight over the veranda to bring the outdoors inside. 

Aanandam’s design philosophy prioritises functionality and honest material expression to achieve simplistic yet raw elegance. Light-filled spaces, timeless sustainable charm, and hygge-inspiredcomfort create a serene sanctuary amidst the urban hustle. Bold, lush and lit, the home marries strokes of brutalism with organic warmth through a personality-based design philosophy, leveragingnature to infuse tranquillity within each space.

The project showcases the power of design to transform the narrative, perception, and emotive quality of a space, by seamlessly integrating materials, technology, functionality, and conscientiousdetailing. Custom-designed furniture, lighting, furnishings, and artisanal pieces create a deeply personal and emotionally resonant living experience in the city’s thrum, making the home an ode to itsresidents.

The richness and warmth of raw materials such as seamless concrete, maple wood, exposed brickwork, and lime plaster are juxtaposed against the elegant opulence of honed and polished marble,glass, and brass accents. Natural light – the quintessential design element plays a pivotal role. It acts as a major emotive material allowing character-defining materials and details to become itssubjects as it spreads through the home. The use of exposed concrete on the walls and in the flooring, lime plaster finished in wax, and metal lends an enduring and robust straightforwardness to theresidence. Sustainable organic elements like wood and natural stone also contribute to the home's longevity. There is great attention to detail in every element and furniture piece, providing users withrich and wholesome experiences. Bold, clean lines and geometric forms in architectural elements and custom furniture create a grounded feel, with solid, weighty pieces made from wood, metal, andstone providing a robust presence. Frameless pivot doors, iconic Olivari door handles, tactile stone detailing and contemporary stitching details contribute to a seamless living experience.

The living area, bathed in natural light, forms the heart of the residence, fostering an atmosphere that is both -welcoming and emotionally uplifting. At its centre lies an invigorating double-heightgarden and stone feature wall, evoking a symphony of life and light. The triple glazed laminated glass envelope with a full skylight orchestrates an interplay of light and shadows, enhancing mentalwell-being, providing acoustic insulation, reducing artificial lighting needs, and lowering indoor heat gain for energy efficiency.

The fully automated residence offers complete control over lighting, switches, and HVAC systems, allowing residents to program their environment for optimal comfort. Custom lighting design ensuresthe perfect ambiance, as it is devoid of overpowering fixtures and provides complete control over lumens for desired ambiance and eye comfort. The majority of furniture and planters are exclusivelydesigned and crafted in-house for this residence, while the rugs are custom-designed and tailored to each space. Dedicated breathing spaces for natural plants further enhance the home’s organicfeel.

Aanandam is more than a residence; it is a liberating urban retreat. Each space is meticulously crafted to celebrate the occupants' personality, elevate daily experiences, and significantly improvequality of life. A reverence for the environment and a commitment to functional urban comfort culminate in expressive, quiet luxury.

Photography: Ashish Shahi