Chembur Project
Navi Mumbai, India
The Quiet Language of Space
Designed with restraint at its core, this residence prioritizes calm over spectacle. The intent was to craft spaces that feel measured, balanced, and effortlessly inhabitable.
Every element responds to proportion, material harmony, and the subtle journey of daylight through the home.
A Dialogue of Space and Scale
The layout unfolds with openness that never feels exposed. Visual connections between spaces are carefully maintained, while subtle shifts in materiality, texture, and scale create a natural sense of separation.
Rather than relying on bold contrasts, the design is shaped by quiet transitions—allowing each space to flow seamlessly into the next, forming a cohesive and composed home.
Material in Its Natural State
Materials were chosen for their inherent character and enduring quality. Stone, wood, and muted finishes establish a calm, neutral foundation that interacts softly with natural light throughout the day.
Textures are layered with intention, creating depth and richness without overwhelming the space. Together, these elements form an environment that feels timeless, balanced, and thoughtfully composed.
Location
Chembur, Maharashtra
Type
Residential
Status
Completed in 2024
Built Area
2,300 m²
Design Origin
Emotion-driven architectural brief
Design Language
Neo-futuristic, expressive, fragmented, flowing
Client
Vision-driven, artist-centric client
Planning and Project Team
Architectural Firm
Studio SP
Design Principal: Arvind Mehta
Project Partner: Meera Sinha
Design & Architecture Team
Design Architect: Rahul Deshpande
Project Architects: Priya Raghavan, Aman Kapoor
Junior Project Architect: Tanvi Joshi
Design Architects – Interior: Sneha Verma, Ritu Menon, Aaradhya Das
CAD Coordinator: Rohit Chatterjee
Project Team
Neha Bansal, Karan Iyer, Anjali Rawat, Siddharth Nambiar, Divya Shah, Vikram Jha,
Sanya Rao, Aditya Malhotra, Reema D’Souza, Manish Tiwari, Roshni Pillai,
Amitabh Kulkarni, Tanya Sharma, Gaurav Bhagat, Ishita Sen
Consultants
Local Architects: Venkataraman & Associates, Chennai
Acoustics, Audio-Visual & Theatre Design: Arup India, Bengaluru
Landscape Architect: Parul Kaur, Chandigarh
Structural Engineering:
L&T Engineering, Mumbai
Ghosh & Grover Consultants, Delhi
MEP & Fire Engineering: Technip India, Noida
Cost Consultant: CBRE India, Gurgaon
Lighting Design Consultant: Noor Designs, Hyderabad
Interior Design Consultant: Studio Navkaar, Ahmedabad
3D Visualization
Arjun Dey / Isochrom, Delhi, Silkroad, Mumbai
Nikhil Yadav, Sohail Merchant
Project Team 20018-2024
Design Principal: Wolf dPrix
Project Partner: Michael Volk
Design Architect: Andrea Graser
Project Architect: Oliver Sachse
Project Team: Marcelo Bernardi, Jesper Bork, Bo Stjerne Hansen, Roberta
Jiraschek, Daniel Krüger, Carsten Laursen, Martin Oberascher, Florian Pfeifer, Robert Pippan, Marita Schnepper, Sigrid Svensson, Eva Wolf, Carola Böker, Moa Carlson, Isak Foged, Annina Gähwiler, Patricia Gola, Robin Heather, Per Kruse, Win
Man, Ruth Mandl, Aline Müller, Tenna Olsen, Anke Pasolt, Annemarie Pedersen, Eva Ravnborg, Carolin Schmitz-Remberg, Tim Seidl, Guro Sollid, Michele Zanella, Jan-Ruben Fischer
Competition Team: Karolin Schmidbaur, Michael Volk
Ian Collins, Joseph Chang, Gavin Farley, Sophie Grell, Georg Kolmayr, James Lowder, Eric Young, Jorge Avila, Jesse Blankenship, Rodrigo Chávez, Catherine Garrison, Sergio Gonzalez, Debi VanZyl
Image: Markus Pillhofer
3D Visualization: Armin Hess/Isochrom, Matthias Ecker, Stefan Laub
Global Design Excellence Award
– 2023
India Design Forum Honors
– 2024
A Quiet Place to Focus
A compact study corner is defined by vertical timber panels that gently frame the desk and chair, creating a sense of focus without enclosure.
Built-in surfaces and storage are kept light and minimal, forming an ergonomic workspace that integrates seamlessly into the home—present yet unobtrusive, functional without feeling separate.
Transparent Connections
Glass surfaces and light-toned flooring illuminate circulation areas, creating visual connections that make the apartment feel expansive beyond its physical footprint.
Flush doors and slender frames maintain clean lines, directing attention toward the room’s volume, curated artwork, and framed views, allowing each space to flow seamlessly into the next.
Lines, Light, and Quiet
Details throughout the home are subtle yet meticulously considered. Clean lines, carefully resolved junctions, and consistent finishes create a sense of calm and cohesion.
Layered, understated lighting enhances the materiality and textures of each space rather than dominating them, allowing the inherent qualities of stone, wood, and finishes to speak for themselves. The result is an environment where craftsmanship and intention are quietly celebrated.