Framing Domestic Warmth through Craft and Materiality in a Contemporary Pune Apartment | Ikigai Studio

In this Pune apartment, Ikigai Studio interprets domesticity through material memory rather than stylistic assertion, assembling a contemporary interior from references deeply embedded in Indian everyday living. Designed for a family of four, the apartment derives its identity from texture, proportion, and recognisable craft cues rather than formal spectacle. The design resists the neutrality often associated with contemporary urban homes, instead constructing warmth through a deliberate layering of materials and surface treatments.This intent becomes evident at the entrance, where patterned wallpaper referencing traditional textiles establishes rhythm and familiarity. A carved wooden column and compact console lend spatial weight to the […]