From Builder’s Shell to Tactile Home | Interior Design by Cartwheel

In Chennai’s Adyar, a new apartment demonstrates how contextual design and material honesty shape contemporary interiors. Set in the dense neighbourhood of Adyar, South Chennai, this four-bedroom apartment responds with sensitivity to climate, context, and client brief. Designed by Cartwheel, the interior scheme negotiates both functionality and individuality within the rigid envelope of a builder’s shell, elevating it into a tactile, light-filled home. The designers address physiological imperatives first: openness, natural light, and comfort in Chennai’s heat. Civil modifications push back the entrance wall to accommodate storage and introduce a coloured-glass partition that brightens a dark foyer. Flow remains central, […]