Modern Interior Design in a Luxury Apartment in Bangalore
- June 4, 2025
- By: Priyanshi Shah
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Designed by Studio GSA, Renata isn’t just a home; it’s a narrative carved from two worlds illustrated as modern interior design. Located in Bangalore, this is 4015 sq ft. The ground-floor luxury apartment reflects the lives and personalities of its residents - Professor Das of Harvard Business School and his wife, Sunitha. Seamlessly blending Bostonian modernity with Bangalorean soul, Renata is a space where cultural identities, routines, and personal aesthetics coalesce into a thoughtful design expression.
Modern Interior Design: The luxury apartment was envisioned as a peaceful retreat and a vibrant gathering space, serving the couple during their India visits and hosting intimate family moments. At the heart of this vision was a desire to remain connected: to familial ties, Bangalore’s artistic ethos, and the functionality-driven sensibilities of their Boston life. “The clients were clear from the start: the kitchen had to be the heart of the home,” shares Santosh, co-founder of Studio GSA. The result is an open kitchen space anchored by a striking Bocci chandelier, its organic shapes and colours echoing the form of a treasured Murano glass artefact.
Creating a Space for Connection and Comfort
Despite the challenge of having limited natural openings on the ground floor, the architects introduced an expansive glass wall to welcome daylight and visually connect the indoors to the garden. This light strategy is further enhanced by polished marble flooring that reflects and disperses sunlight across the interior. In the foyer and dining area, textured basalt walls play with the light’s changing angles, creating a sculptural depth. A projector and screen, subtly tucked behind the glass wall, preserve the spatial clarity while offering functional adaptability.
Lighting as a Medium for Storytelling: Lighting becomes a medium for storytelling throughout the home. Whether it's Sailesh Rajput’s Seepi wall sculpture that shifts tones through the day or the Olie pendant in the reading nook, each piece elevates not just the aesthetics but also the mood of the home. A smart automation system fine-tunes the lighting experience, aligning it with the rhythms of the day.
Renata – A Testament to Harmonious Living: Luxurious Art and design in Renata go hand in hand, seamlessly woven into daily life. Sculptures of Saraswati and Mahishasura Mardini hold spiritual meaning for the homeowners, while curated artworks like the Ripple wall piece by Celestile and the Manchaha Carpet by Jaipur Rugs speak to their appreciation for both traditional craft and modern design. Designer furniture, like the Serpentine chair by Escape Creatomy and bespoke elements from Magari, add sculptural presence and comfort.
Materiality – Balancing Form and Feeling: Materiality plays a pivotal role in balancing form and feeling. A cool-toned grey marble underfoot contrasts with the rich texture of basalt stone, framing the greenery outdoors and drawing attention to the transitions between spaces. These materials, along with soft furniture curves and tactile textiles, lend warmth to the apartment’s strong structural foundation.
Studio GSA’s Vision for Thoughtful Interior Design: With thoughtful integrations like smart automation, advanced security, and remote monitoring systems, the apartment also responds to the couple’s need for a low-maintenance yet secure home during their time away. Ultimately, Renata is a sensorial journey, shaped by light, layered materials, and meaningful details. “Its transformation—ushered by light, textures and materials,” says Gaurav, Studio GSA’s co-founder, “from a blank canvas, to a living, artistic and visual experience is a testament to design that can transcend beyond mere aesthetics and become a deeply personal experience.” The result is a home that is both grounded in tradition and open to the world—a modern interior design where the spirit of two cities finds perfect harmony.
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