Tradition meets modernity in Ahmedabad, India. A two-room apartment has been completely renovated and transformed into an oasis in the middle of the city. The open building plan, the functional furnishings and the successful color palette make it possiblecomfortable livingeven in limited living space. The combination of materials creates the rustic charm of the apartment. Concrete, tiles and wood are widely used as floor coverings or wall cladding. The Saransh architects have succeeded in effectively showcasing niches and corners and using the selected materials to better emphasize the loft character of the apartment. We will take you on a virtual tour and explain how you can implement the ideas in your own four walls.
Combine concrete, tiles and wood and create an apartment with a loft character
Diesmall apartmentwith 67 square meters of living space was originally divided into several small rooms. However, the architects decided to demolish the interior walls and do without interior doors except for the bathroom door. In this way, a spacious, light-flooded living area was created, which houses the kitchen, dining area and living room. The architects wanted to visually separate the individual areas from one another and at the same time create a seamless transition between the different zones. To this end, they decided to install new flooring in each area. Exposed concrete was chosen for the hallway and kitchen. The floor covering is extremely easy to care for, can easily be cleaned several times a day and, unlike wood, does not absorb moisture. Patterned tiles add color accents in the living room, and a wooden floor in the reading corner invites you to relax.
Concrete, tiles and wood as accents in the interior
At the same time, it is precisely the combination of materials that at first glance do not fit together that makes the purist loft apartment so attractive. The concrete floor brings a minimalist touch to the interior, the tiles - a touch of exoticism and the warm wood color loosens up the otherwise strict living image. The end result is an eclectic interior that appears surprisingly harmonious.
This harmonious, puristic living image is even better accentuated by the furniture. In the kitchen, the kitchen unit was made of concrete, the cupboard doors and wall shelves are made of solid wood and the kitchen back wall is covered with marble tiles.
The adjacent dining area, where a low dining table with a marble top and Japanese Zaisu floor chairs form a charming seating area, serves as a transition between the dining and reading area. The cozy reading corner with several poufs and a day bed offers enough seating for the whole family. At the same time, it can serve as a guest room if necessary.
The reading corner, which is completely covered in wood, can be separated from the dining area with curtains if necessary. The furnishings are economical. A shelving system made of wood and glass also acts as a room divider. Apart from the already mentioned poufs and the minimalist daybed, no other furniture can be found. A futuristic pendant light gives the niche a modern touch and an old radio brings a retro touch to the interior.
Concrete, tiles and wood form a purist ensemble
The insulating concrete and solid timber give the apartment its rough, minimalist look. The two materials not only impress with their attractive appearance, but also with their pleasant feel. Especially in India, concrete provides cooling on hot summer days and its polished surface feels pleasantly cool.
Flooring has become one of the most important architectural elements in modern architecture. The exposed concrete floor presents itself puristically in gray, a neutral color that conveys calm. In contrast, the floorboards appear warm and create a cozy atmosphere.
A polished poured concrete floor leads from the spacious living area to the bedroom. The residents' private area also has no door. In this way, the architects wanted to emphasize the loft character of the two-room apartment.
The small loft apartment in India is modern, minimalist and yet exotic and homely. The combination of materials makes them appear particularly bright and cozy.
The bedroom looks particularly maritime with the blue floor tiles and the yellowish-orange wall color. The sleeping area was furnished rather sparingly. A double bed with a wooden frame, a small side table and several potted plants complete the living program.
A project bySaransh Architekten.
