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“We drew from various other references, including Shakespearean literature and Francis Bacon’s quote about gardens being the purest of human pleasures.” For Rose and the firm’s other half, Rahul Mathew, the idea of aerial gardens seemed like a fitting reflection of the new homeowners, a newlywed couple and their long-time friends. “The aesthetic was romantic yet refreshing—the ideal place for Varghese and Reshma to begin their next chapter together,” explains Mathew. – Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar
A Private Terrace Rooftop Bar In Hyderabad
Monika Sathe
Monika Sathe
A private terrace in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills was transformed into a sundowner-ready rooftop bar, under the incisive direction of NaaV Studio. The terrace was once a bare, under-utilised space, characterised by a simple glass railing and not much else. The home owners in Hyderabad approached architect Varsha Reddy and landscape designer Rohit Mirdoddi with the aim of turning it into a space that they could use to entertain guests. “The client wanted to be able to entertain small groups of people, as well as host large gatherings,” expresses Reddy. “It had to be a multi-purpose space, with intimate sections for seating, and larger open areas.”
Our tour begins in a small transitional space on the ground floor, which is a play of earth tones and soft greys. Pops of colour on the carpet and a weave detail on the teak wood sliding door soothe the visual palette. “It also has a slight hint of red, which reflects the antique kumkum boxes on the display shelves,” Reddy points out. You walk through the room, up a flight of stairs, and you’re met with the entire 3,600 square feet expanse of the terrace. The sandstone pathway, inlaid with rust-coloured pebbles tamped down with resin, pulls the gaze forward, past a landscaped section of planters and decorative antiques on the right, and towards a pergola-dressed bar at the far end. On the left is an asymmetrical dining table that can seat a party of eight, and under the pergola is a bar unit, a kitchenette, and a series of amphitheater-style steps with cushioned seating. A swathe of open space in the centre can accommodate large gatherings. – Avantika Shankar
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