Sat Chit Anand

Sat Chit Anand which literally translates to "existence, consciousness, and bliss”, is a cornucopia of various elements from the past from a myriad of cultures, geographies, eras, and styles. Designed for the designer’s mother, it epitomises grandeur and opulence in a compact site of mere 2,040 sq. ft. The exterior façade is a beautiful collage of old doors and windows on a white canvas, juxtaposed with a maximalist aesthetic on the interiors. A grand foyer leads into an anteroom which flows into a grand double heighted living room. Browns and Beiges are layered with an eclectic selection of materials, furniture, and décor, in varied hues and textures. The southern wall is plastered with various windows sourced from the past, letting in enough light as well as creating a voluptuous drama in the space. One of the most beautiful spaces in the house is a double-height stained glass window that adorns the southern and eastern walls of the dining room. It is made using the transoms of old doors from the chawls of Mumbai. The private spaces are distinguished using subtler shades and textures and spatially segregated to allow sufficient privacy. The use of vintage elements, the syntax of space, reuse of various materials, and a cohesive balance in maximalism are some key highlights of the project.