Please visit inditerrain.indiaartndesign.com in order to see the photographs. “> courtesy of the architect, image by marina correa: careful use of a variety of materials and textures opens up a compact volumetric space of 2,400 square feet in a wealthy district of Kolkata… Considering that the apartment was intended for a multigenerational household, the task at hand was to make the most of the available space while still satisfying the requirements of all members of the family. According to rupande shah, chief architect of rupande shah & associates, “it was also tough to design according to tight vaastu limitations and requirements.” The development of distinct textures and contrasts adds depth, while a muted color palette that consists of earthy crèmes, beiges, and browns makes the rooms seem to be larger than they really are. Mirrors have been used to double the space and reflect light into a dining room that does not have any direct ventilation; space has been improved with window seats and the like… Even without the addition of accessories, design may serve as an appealing component of the decoration. jaali work encased in a back-lit wooden panel frames an entire window in one of the rooms forming a conventional decorative element that is well-juxtaposed with the up-to-date vocabulary of the rest of the room. the main wall of the living room is covered in noche traventino, which has rough and non-uniform characteristics, and it gives the impression of being a work of art. In the same line, ordinary units may be made more interesting by having laser-cut designs on the doors and leather-camouflaged wardrobe sliders installed. Visual consistency creates a smooth effect, giving the impression that the space is bigger than it really is. This is because some of the rooms and bathrooms have been built using color palettes that are harmonized with one another. Nevertheless, each room has its own unique character, such as the small girls’ room, which exudes a sense of femininity via the use of delicate lattice work as chair backs, flowery steel inlays, and pink and purple soft furnishings. Lastly, despite the limited space and the fact that there is a sizable family living there, a generous amount of built-in storage space has been incorporated under the beds, extended window parapets, and an abundance of cabinets and niches. This has resulted in a house that not only fulfills the needs of its residents but also improves their lifestyle quotient. Please visit inditerrain.indiaartndesign.com in order to see the photographs.