What was once a conventional four-BHK has been gracefully reimagined into a generous three-BHK residence — one that prioritizes spatial poetry over excess, character over conformity. This is not merely a redesign; it is a narrative of transformation, where timeless neo-classical elements quietly converse with the ease and openness of contemporary sensibilities.
Project Name: The Aurelian
Studio Name: HS Desiigns
Location: Parel
Area: 1650 sqft
Date of Completion: May 2023
Principal Architect/Designer: ID. Hitesh Shahanand, Ar. Nirmay Shah & ID. Malay Shah
Photography Credits: The matter Studio
From the very first moment, the entrance passage announces the home’s intention: calm, composed, and deeply curated. A sculptural ceiling installation orchestrates a rhythm overhead, while richly toned flooring grounds the experience below. Along the walls, a mist-laden forest mural becomes more than a backdrop — it is an atmosphere, evoking the enveloping quietude of nature held in an architectural frame.
This motif of softened grandeur continues in the living room. A neutral palette of warm greys and taupes forms the base, enriched by an interplay of lush textiles and sculptural, low-slung furniture. Rounded nesting tables, blush-toned cushions, and sensuous silhouettes create a space that is both welcoming and artful. Here, the forest mural returns as a central piece — its quiet, meditative presence turning the living space into a sanctuary.
The kitchen and dining areas are masterclasses in refined restraint. A ribbed marble island acts as the sculptural anchor of the open kitchen — its texture and depth offset by the soft gleam of leather-strap pendant lights suspended above. This tactile juxtaposition continues in the dining area, where a fluid elliptical table is surrounded by sage velvet chairs — earthy, elegant, and undeniably inviting. The aesthetic remains consistent: warm, textural, and grounded in lived experience.
What elevates this home is its emotional resonance. Each design decision feels intentional — not simply chosen for visual impact, but for the way it contributes to atmosphere and feeling. The openness of the new layout breathes space into the everyday, while neoclassical mouldings and thoughtful detailing quietly remind one of the home’s architectural lineage.
This is a space where curves soften corners, where light is diffused rather than directed, and where materials invite touch. It is at once intimate and expansive — an elevated expression of modern living rooted in timeless grace.
