IVY is a project designed by Architecture Discipline. The 780-square-meters penthouse located in The IVY, in Gurgaon, India, exudes sophistication and panache from every aspect. Photography by Architecture Discipline.

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Wrapped up with frosted film, the glass entrance door provides some privacy to the family whilst giving a hint of the house to the visitors even before they enter. The glow of natural light on the door keeps varying throughout the day which gives it a transposable character. The double height bookshelf acts as a memory shelf exhibiting the owner’s collectibles. The entrance lobby is perspective driven wherein the bookshelf and the flooring pattern helps in exaggerating the sense of depth and pulls the eye of the visitor till the end of the hallway. Brass lamps are placed such that they further accentuate the linear movement. Next to the double height bookshelf in the entrance lobby is a study that maximizes daylight penetration and uses that for a dramatic effect to enhance the overall scale and experience of the apartment.

An in-depth knowledge of materials and surfaces has provided the architect with the requisite tools to realize his unique vision of space planning. The material palette for walls includes distressed brass and concrete with gold finish in conjunction with stained oak herringbone and chevron flooring. The colour palette of the carpets of the living room pivots between the shades of natural grey, ivory, indigo and grey metallic that gives the visitors a peek into the owner’s psyche-part trendy, full revolutionary. The house features a stunning neo-baroque interior with a decor that can be best described as festive, majestic and flamboyant. Elements like Louis Ghost chairs, Goddard sofa for the living room, origami bowls for displaying items, pinch stools for triple height spaces and dome lamp 40; rhythmic pounded brass of the Thathera artisans is contrasted with the matt finish of the adjustable suspended dome of this pendant lamp that has a polished, reflective surface which takes on the characteristics of its surroundings which helps to maintain a modern-classic typology.
Overlooking sits a red bench in the balcony on the first floor which complements the red and gold chairs of the dining table. Hand blown glass and cast glass light fixtures finished in brass for an extra touch of glamour lighten up the dining and living room. The bar is wedged between these two spaces instilling a feeling of openness and continuum throughout the first floor. Following an “eclectic luxury” approach that is both progressive and modern in nature, it creates an image that juxtaposes well designed modern architecture with motley works of furniture and art.