Every now and then, an architect meets a project that makes him/her pause and think. To question every sinew of design ethos adopted so far and to introspect what’s learnt to unravel the unlearnt. The Naked House has been one such project redefining minimalism.
Naked House: Redefining Minimalism with Newer Perspectives | studio TAB
Visit: studio TAB
Don’t we continually strive to achieve balance in every aspect of our living? As designers, we mention luxury, minimalism and trends. Studio TAB makes for an immersive experience for minimalism. Perpetually expanding our thought processes and appreciation for finer things in life, is how the Naked House welcomes you. Cast-in situ furniture along the structural elements, zooming in to asymmetric knothole handles in the tv unit to the live-edge wood headboard are not just adaptive measures towards attaining a minimalist living space but mindful stripping away, focusing on more important matters and accepting alternatives. Minimalism has in fact brought about profound joy in simplifying life, personalizing experiences and to detox the currently hectic lifestyles. Afterall, we can only shrug off possessions sans grief if it’s in abundance, or perhaps Abundance Is the Cause of Grief? Untangling life with immersing in qualitative living and originality creates a blissful simplicity that Gives Back More Than It Takes Away.~ Yamini Vaswani (Editor)
We were commissioned by a young NRI family to transform their Bangalore home into a simple and minimalist holiday home.
Minimalist design has always been a subjective narrative. We wanted to explore what really defines minimalism.
By stripping off every pretentious layer, every embellishment, every unwanted facade that shields the need; we unravelled the state of spatial nakedness.
A home so distinctly stark and monotonous, and yet a home in every sense. Of a palette devoid of colors, of wood that is in its most bare form and a naked layout consisting of only the essentials.
Nakedness reveals the brutally honest nature of the design in its purest form with nothing in disguise. A paradoxical project where one had to maneuver through complexities to deliver the simple. And simple surely has been most satisfying.
Fact File
Designed by: studio TAB
Project Type: Apartment Interior Design
Project Name: The Naked House
Location: Bangalore, karnataka
Year Built: 2021
Duration of project: 6 Months
Project Size: 1600 Sq.ft
Project Cost Appx: 50 Lac
Principal Architects: Rahul Das Menon & Ojas Chaudhari
Team Design Credits: Tushal Pandey
Photograph Courtesy: Nayan soni
Consultants for the Project
Contractors: M M Interiors contractors
Products & Materials: Finishes: Century veneers, Form 5 | Lighting : Hybec & Light Area | Doors and Partitions: Greenlam Laminates | Sanitary ware: Cera, Jaquar | Windows: Geeta Aluminium | Furniture: Aura Furnishing | Flooring: Pergo | Kitchen: Bosch & Siemens | Paint: Indigo paints | Artefacts: Nook at you , Man made rugs | Hardware: Hittech India
Firm’s Website LInk: studio TAB
Firm’s Instagram Link: studio TAB
Firm’s Facebook Link : Studio TAB
For Similar Project>>Palette Of Minimalism And Simplicity Adorns This Office Design
This modern and classy 2BHK flat showcases the perfect blend of elegance and functionality. Step into a home where modern flat design meets sophistication — a beautifully designed 2BHK flat that offers the perfect fusion of luxury and comfort. The interiors exude an effortless style with meticulous attention to detail, creating an inviting atmosphere throughout. […]
The design is a minimal yet nostalgic blend of organic modern and Bombay Deco, thoughtfully influenced by the client’s deep connection to Bombay. Inspired by his personal journey—having moved from a tier-2 city and spending a decade living in the historic lanes of Colaba and working in Fort—the home reflects the charm and soul of […]
We build and design homes every day, two peas in a pod – at home & at work. However, when it came to doing up our own dream home, there were ideas, a number of them, and disagreements, quite a few! One thing was in common – every space should feel personal, comfortable and inviting. […]
Imagine this for a design brief: Design an apartment for 3 generations. The family’s young kids have an endless love for the sea and the sky, grandparents’ sensibilities are deeply rooted in traditional Indian styles, and the young parents are all about modern minimalism. The home has to integrate these diverse styles through eclectic interior […]
Tucked away on the 10th floor of Bellisimo 3, in one of Vadodara’s most upscale neighborhoods, this 2700 sqft, 4BHK apartment is a perfect fusion of elegance, comfort, and practicality. The owners, originally from Delhi, made the decision to trade the fast-paced life of the capital for the slower rhythm of Vadodara—but they didn’t want […]
The Juhu Beach Apartment revamp project, executed by Ikshana Design Studio, was an ambitious transformation aimed at redefining a small yet cozy residence into a contemporary, light-filled home. The objective was to create a space that felt expansive and seamlessly connected to its coastal surroundings, all while maintaining the existing property. Given a reasonable budget, […]
In the heart of Ahmedabad’s vibrant neighborhood of Naranpura, Studio LivInspire crafts a 1450 sq. ft. wabi sabi house that reflects the soulful quietude of the Wabi-Sabi philosophy. This residence, completed in 2024, blends minimalist elegance with handcrafted charm, celebrating the beauty of imperfection, natural materials, and the warmth of lived-in spaces. This Wabi Sabi […]
Luxury apartments often conjure images of serene beige palettes and minimalist furniture, but this project, Azure, stands apart as a true ode to modern contemporary homes, celebrating individuality and boldness. Spanning an expansive 8,000 sq ft, this home, conceptualised by Farah Agarwal of Chestnut Storeys, is infused with the warm, golden hues of the Bay […]
Conceptualisation of RGB was an exciting process. At 1000 sq ft, this home’s terracotta interior design offers a distinct ambience in each room. The living room is a place of calm and respite with creamy lime wash walls. Braided pachira plant stands tall next to the built-in seating. Editor’s Note: “Dipped in a playful palette […]
In one of Gurgaon’s towering high-rises, a young couple made a conscious decision to reject the uniformity of trends. They didn’t want their home to be manicured; they just wanted to channel themselves into it. The brief for this Gurgaon Apartment was simple and direct – “A home,” they told us. “We don’t want something […]