Merging Innovative Design with Smart Home Technology

Salankar Pashine & Associates collaborated with Visual Vibrations Pvt. Ltd., to design a Smart Home for a high-profile client in Nagpur.

Salankar Pashine & Associates headed by CoFounders Anurag and Pallavi Pashine is a renowned architecture and design firm based in Nagpur. The firm has over the years designed several high-end residences. For this home, the client desired a bold design and a luxurious lifestyle. This 5,000 sq. ft. home named Lake View Apartment is segregated into multifunctional spaces that include a party zone, a spacious study, a home office, a home theatre, and a larger terrace garden with self-recreation areas. The designers have skilfully connected the two adjacent apartments and opened up the entire home to the vicinity.

As the conjoined two apartments had two entrances, the primary entrance is from the living room, while the other is from the study, which is usually kept locked. The exterior of the abode is creatively designed featuring blue shades in contrast with the neutral palette. An intriguing feature of this space is a wall with linear patterns, which is enhanced by ambient lighting that sufficiently illuminates the space, making it pleasant and welcoming. Moving through the entrance, neutral tones dominate the space that is juxtaposed with a striking yellow shoe rack. The stunning chandelier is the focal point of the space, giving an impression of the client’s unique and dynamic personality.

Space Planning and Design

The living space, which is adjacent to the entryway, is designed around a neutral background. The space is furnished with couches composed of metal legs and upholstery in bold grey and blue tones. The other family lounge in this part of the residence includes a small bar space. The living space includes soft and comfy couches, patterned panelling on the wall that extends to the ceiling, and floral printed upholstery on the chairs. The puja room in this portion is designed in a contemporary style with a linear profile in white tones, creating a serene and peaceful environment. The setting is complemented by metallic-colored traditional motifs.

Adjoining the living area is son Hridaan’s bedroom. Blue, white, and grey colours can be seen throughout the room in the textile, walls, and furniture. The bluecoated partly timber panelling on the wall is supported by the beige padded headboard. The attractive pendant lighting on the side of the bed functions as task lighting and is an addition to ambient lighting that together effectively illuminates the room. The son is a fan of Harley Towler, an England badminton player, and his poster is displayed on the cupboard, mirroring the interest and desire of the son. Next to it is the mother’s bedroom, which is designed in neutral tones with modest furniture and decor. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and access to the garden patio. The ambiance is composed of a metal-framed bed with metal-framed artwork on the opposite wall along a metal-framed shelf. An accent chair with a footstool and a console with the same floral print brings texture to the aesthetics of the bedroom.

The study space is connected to the family lounge. The study is configured with simple furniture and highlights a tree abstracted painting. The other son of the couple, Abir’s bedroom is adjacent to the study with a fixed glass window installed on the common wall. This room is painted mint green and has strong textures from the wooden flooring and shelf. One wall is panelled with posters of football players, reflecting his passion for the game. The walk-in wardrobes include large mirror doors that give the impression of double the area. The bathroom is highlighted by live planters and decorated in vibrantly coloured marble with a trace of green hues.

The image of luxury and comfortable living is brought to life in the project through the rich material palette, artistic expressions, and attention to individualized style. The neutral-hued abode is elevated by brightly coloured furnishings, wall decors, prints, and patterns, establishing an epitome of a luxurious lifestyle for its residents.

Smart Automation and Advantages

Vikas Kothari, MD, Visual Vibrations Pvt. Ltd., was approached by the architects to provide Smart Automation. After a detailed study of the client’s lifestyle, the System Integration team opted for KNX Dali protocol and all the area in the home has been seamlessly equipped with Smart Automation products of the I-Luxus and Theben.

With home automation, clients can easily manage their spaces with a variety of interfaces, including voice commands, touchscreens, and smartphone Apps. Additionally, there are customisable and adjustable lighting effects that can be tuned or dimmed to suit their needs. The automation scenes are programmed to meet different personal preferences. Plus, it also takes care of security and surveillance.

The integration of automation technology in this home results in a substantial change in our daily activities. Hence, it is crucial for every household to invest in establishing a more intelligent and efficient living space. Professionals should aim to integrate smart automation technologies into both residential and commercial settings. This approach can lead to the creation of more comfortable and efficient spaces, which may even enhance safety and convenience.

Reference Guide:

Architects: Anurag Pashine & Pallavi Pashine

Systems Integrator: Visual Vibrations

Pvt. Ltd.

Automation System Used: KNX

Lighting: Dali

Security Cameras: Hikvision

Digital Locks: Yale

Biometrics: Yale

Smart Locks: Yale

Hardware Used: Yale

Networking Devices Used: TP-Link

Photographs: Ashish Bhonde