Pansuria Residence brings together simplicity and low-maintenance living. The home draws from the ethos of a traditional Gujarati household while meeting the needs of a contemporary family. The clients sought a spacious pooja room, a generous master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, and a well-planned kitchen and dining area suited to everyday Indian cooking and frequent family gatherings.
The builder originally planned the apartment as a 5 BHK. The project restructured it into a 4 BHK to better suit the clients’ lifestyle and spatial needs. The design draws from the familiarity of a typical Gujarati home, translated through a modern design language—resulting in what we define as a “Contemporary Ghar.”
Pansuria Residence Gives The Gujarati Ghar A Contemporary Identity | Sharan Architecture + Design
Material selection played a pivotal role in shaping the character of the home. Kota stone flooring forms the foundation for its durability and timeless appeal. Patterned terrazzo patches use 3” × 1.5” Kota stone tukdis to introduce warmth and define spaces. These patches function like rugs within the layout. Curved skirtings create seamless edges and simplify maintenance. The same design language extends to the living room ceiling and curtain pelmets, maintaining visual continuity.
The entrance sets the tone with a wood-and-brass main door, complemented by brass coin inlays at the Kota stone junctions. Two bedrooms sit near the entrance, one for guests and the other for family. This arrangement ensures easy access and privacy. A linear passage leads the eye towards the pooja room. A brass Aum artwork anchors the space both visually and spiritually. The artwork remains subtly visible through the fluted glass, even when the mandir doors are closed.
The living area brings together two seating zones. One faces the TV, while the other encourages relaxed conversations and evening tea rituals. Kandala grey stone clads the TV wall, adding subtle texture without overpowering the space.
The pooja room features black basalt stone with flamed and river finishes. Brass artwork complements the stone surfaces.
The dining area and kitchen form the heart of the home. A shared basin unit near the dining area also provides crockery storage. The team carved the basin from black basalt stone, reinforcing the home’s emphasis on material honesty. Vertical basalt stone patti accents on either side of the crockery unit add subtle detailing.
The dining table continues the home’s material language. The breakfast table features a wooden finish. One side attaches to the wall, while a 12 mm glass leg supports the other. This keeps the composition visually light.
The master bedroom and parents’ bedroom flank the pooja room. Their designs cater to the individual needs of their occupants.
The home features furniture crafted from Burma teak wood and veneer. Concealed handles and neutral-toned upholstery establish a contemporary base. This allows Gujarati textiles and artefacts to blend effortlessly into the interiors.
Bathrooms across the residence follow a cohesive yet varied palette. The common bathroom features a striking 8-foot-long basin carved from a single piece of black basalt stone and finished in black stone, creating a bold and immersive experience. Other bathrooms are finished in subtle grey and beige tiles to maintain a light, neutral feel. The master bathroom introduces terrazzo tiles with blue chips, highlighted further with small blue accent tiles to add a refined layer of colour.
The balconies were designed as an extension of the living spaces, with the flooring conceived as an artwork in itself. Custom patterns inspired by Raza’s paintings bring a sense of abstraction and movement. To bring this artwork to life, green Kota, yellow Kota, black granite, Australian white stone, and brass pattis were used. The balcony walls are clad in black basalt stone, grounding the composition and allowing the flooring to stand out.
Overall, Pansuria Residence is a quiet yet layered celebration of tradition, craftsmanship, and thoughtful detailing—where a Gujarati way of living is reinterpreted through a contemporary, timeless design meant to age gracefully with the family.
Fact File
Designed by: Sharan Architecture + Design
Project Type: Residential Interior Design
Project Name: Pansuria Residence
Location: Surat, Gujarat
Project Size: 4300 Sq.ft
Principal Architects: Vipul Sukhadia & Kruti Sukhadia
Design Credits: Mrudali Joshi
Photograph Courtesy: Noaidwin Sttudio
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