Peninsula Heights

Residential | Bangalore

Peninsula Residence chronicles four centuries of Indian craftsmanship through the lens of modern living.

The residence has been designed as a choreography of rooms with distinct narratives, unified as one composition by an underlying thread of artistry. The approach was deliberately eclectic to allow the client's passion for colour and pattern to find expression.

Stepping through, the entertainment zone reveals itself as a singular volume thoughtfully subdivided by a custom metal screen. It delineates yet connects the living and dining areas. Detailed with intricate black and white marble inlay work the dining table stands as a defining centerpiece.

Peninsula Residence chronicles four centuries of Indian craftsmanship through the lens of modern living.

The bar unit is masterfully embedded within the wall plane. Its presence is recognised by a wallpaper by Toile Indienne, titled ‘Draupadi ka Swayamvar’. When opened, deep crimson shelves create a dramatic backdrop for a collection of spirits from around the world. Functional storage is turned into a display of personal passion.

The guest bedroom is an ode to traditional Rajasthani craftsmanship through the integration of a four-century-old Thikri glass panel behind the bed. Crafted entirely from waste marble from the flooring process, the headboard demonstrates resourceful thinking.

Throughout Peninsula Residence, the integration of indigenous materials and traditional techniques creates tactile richness while supporting local artisan communities. From the hand-carved wooden elements to the traditional marble inlay work, each craft intervention carries forward centuries-old knowledge systems while finding relevant expression in contemporary domestic life. The result is a home that functions as both living space and cultural repository, where the clients' personal aesthetic finds expression through India's honoured heritage, timeless yet distinctly of their moment.

Collaborator

Bamboo Pecker

Emerging from the client's love for cerulean hues is the family room, also called the ‘Blue Room’. Deep indigo walls with antique blue and white Chinoiserie ceramics add layers of depth to the space.

The study boasts a built-in unit that accommodates both work and leisure activities. The shutters feature hand-crafted wooden spindles arranged as louvers. The space grounds itself through an aged kilim rug whose weathered patterns speak of decades of usage and stories. The master suite prioritizes pale tones and subtle textures creating minimal clutter and a soothing atmosphere. The bathroom continues this philosophy while introducing detailed woodwork adding warmth to the pared down palette.