Rahul Mistri, Principal Designer – Open Atelier Mumbai

Tell us the background of using various styles in Sweven Apartment.
“Sweven” is a sophisticated celebration of diverse design styles within a joint family setup, creating a harmonious and luxurious home. The design was inspired by family preferences and merging different architectural styles together. Each space brings out an era of design and its distinct features while harmoniously coexisting with each other to create a cohesive look.

This project is a testament to the evolution of family structures in India, where generations with differing ideologies, practices, and lifestyles create a home full of vibrancy and harmony and celebrate the differences in lifestyle. Representing the coming together of such multifarious personalities into a family, Sweven by Open Atelier Mumbai is a celebration of the juxtaposition of varying styles into a harmonious home.

Is the use of various styles on the client’s request?
The design ethos for this space revolves around celebrating the coming together and co-existence of varying styles within a family structure.

Could you elaborate on the remarkable architectural features in Sweven?
There are a lot of design interventions which together make the design remarkable. Curated furniture from international brands and intelligent home systems elevate the living experience to new heights.

With personalised rooms, each with its own story to tell, from the master bedroom’s fluted wall panelling to the industrial design-inspired children’s bedrooms and the elegant grandparent’s room with custom-designed side tables, the spaces are thoughtfully designed dedicatedly for each member of the family.

Sweven embodies practical luxury, where every detail is thoughtfully curated to provide a lavish and comfortable living experience. By seamlessly blending design styles and offering personalised spaces, Sweven creates a tranquil and deeply personal residence, celebrating harmonious family living in the heart of the bustling urban environment.

What are the goals you want to achieve by using distinctive design styles?
This duplex apartment redefines the concept of home by seamlessly blending distinctive design styles. By collaborating with workshops, designing with material availability in mind, utilising controlled environments, and implementing automation, we have taken significant steps to reduce waste, lower our carbon footprint, and create an environmentally conscious setup that sets a benchmark for future endeavours. Sweven is an exciting exploration of all things luxury while being conscious of its impact on the planet.

How does the smart home system in Sweven work?
Moreover, all the services like air conditioning, lighting and security have been automated, ensuring no energy is wasted. By collaborating with workshops, designing with material availability in mind, utilising controlled environments, and implementing automation, we have taken significant steps to reduce waste, lower our carbon footprint, and create an environmentally conscious project that sets a benchmark for future endeavours.

What is the consideration for Sweven’s choice of decorations and accessories.
Elements like consciously curated art pieces and upholstery add a touch of originality and creativity to the space. Our artistic path for this project entailed not only incorporating artwork but also textures that defined a tone. The aesthetic inspiration for all spaces is primarily dictated by the selection of decor items, artefacts and artwork specially curated for each member of the family.

Design factors such as visual appeal, space sensitivity, and conceptual considerations go behind the array of decor pieces and accessories chosen. The chandelier sourced from Andreea Brauscu reflects the characteristics of the residents and is the heart of the space. For another instance, the Flos belted light piece in the stairwell shows the layering of different styles in various places of the house.

About Open Atelier Mumbai
Open Atelier Mumbai, founded by Principal Designer Rahul Mistri, is a multidisciplinary studio that strives for a bold, vehement and sophisticated design approach. Our studio addresses the intangible qualities of spaces and drives experiences via a future-forward approach.

Our key focus is the amalgamation of automation, materials and bespoke aesthetics in every space. Spanning across typologies such as residential, commercial and hospitality, our portfolio contains curated spaces strengthened by an exceptional focus on details. Layering upon that with their dynamic design language of “less is more”, the studio designs inclusive spaces that are exquisite displays of explorations in form and a play of materials.

All design is strengthened by an exceptional focus on detail and quality to weave an empirical spatial narrative. The Open Atelier design service spans across India in major cities like Kolkata, Raipur, Lucknow, Chennai, and Mumbai, as well as international projects in Dubai, Florida, and Egypt.

Photographer: Prashant Bhat