The Sculpted Sanctuary is a 10000 sq ft private residence in Surat, conceived as an inward-looking sanctuary shaped by sculpted volumes, material restraint, and spatial calm. The primary challenge was addressing the inherently generous scale of the house while ensuring the interiors remained grounded, composed, and deeply inhabitable rather than overtly grand.

This 10,000 sq ft Surat Residence is Defined by Proportion and Depth | D’WELL

Spatial Language

At its core, monumental yet restrained volumes structure this 10,000 sq ft residence, holding space with quiet stillness. Large, carefully articulated walls frame an interior world that is open, luminous, and private. Rather than relying on ornamentation, the project derives its character from proportion, depth, and material tactility.

Material Palette

The material palette balances raw, handcrafted surfaces with contemporary precision. Hand-chipped basalt stone, lime-textured wall finishes, and travertine accents establish permanence and warmth. Furthermore, staircases, railings, and kitchen cabinetry incorporate stainless steel elements.

These metal interventions subtly reference the professional background of the family, embedding identity within the architectural language. Moreover, custom concrete basin counters and carefully integrated artworks further reinforce the project’s emphasis on material honesty and restraint.

Spatial Experience

Circulation plays a defining role in shaping the spatial experience. Also, two sculptural staircases anchor the home – one grounded in concrete and stone, the other a sweeping steel spiral – guiding movement through the vertical volumes and acting as inhabitable architectural elements.

A tall double-height living space forms the spine of the residence, washed with diffused daylight and softened by low, monolithic furniture that allows the architecture to breathe. Raw stone surfaces anchor the scale, lending warmth and human presence to the monumental interior.

Private Spaces

As one ascends, the residence gradually turns inward. The five bedrooms are conceived as tactile cocoons, where earthy palettes, warm wood accents, seamless built-ins, and curated artworks create quieter, more intimate environments while maintaining material continuity.

Basalt stone rises along the four-floor stairwell and key feature walls, reinforcing a sense of solidity and permanence throughout the home.

Ultimately, the 10000 sq ft project demonstrates how scale can be moderated through material restraint and thoughtful composition. By pairing sculpted volumes with tactile surfaces and contemporary detailing, the residence achieves a calm, grounded form of luxury—one defined by depth, clarity, and lasting presence rather than visual excess.

Fact File

Designed by: D’WELL

Project Type: Residential Interior Design

Project Name: Sculpted Sanctuary House

Location: Surat, Gujarat

Year Built: 2025

Project Size: 10000 Sq.ft

Principal Architects: Ar. Jhanvi Mehta & Ar. Rakshit Shah

Design Credits: Sefali Balotia

Photograph Courtesy: Ishi Sitwala

Manufacturers: Gessi, Hansgrohe, Luxurarte living, Alsorg, Amare – Jaipur rugs, Andblack, Arflex, Friggerio, Ligne Roset, Meridiani, Misura Emme, Molteni&Co, Poliform, Porro, ROGAN DESIGNS, Reflex, Source Designs, Source Designs, Toto, casamilano, wriver

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