The Light House
An interior architecture masterclass in luminous minimalism, natural oak and sculptural shadows.
Design Intent
“A living canvas where shadows move softly across handcrafted mineral walls.”
Choreographing daylight as the primary building element.
Spatial Narrative & Indian Context
The Light House strips away excess ornamentation to examine how natural daylight transforms spatial volume throughout the day. Commissioned by a prominent contemporary art collector, the penthouse required gallery-like tranquility coupled with warm domestic comfort.
We introduced a cohesive palette of chalk lime-wash, white oak joinery, raw linen textiles and honed travertine. Every door is designed floor-to-ceiling with invisible pivot hinges, creating seamless uninterrupted horizontal sightlines.
Lighting design was developed in parallel with spatial planning. Indirect cove details and museum-grade recessed 2700K illumination highlight art works without creating glare, producing an ethereal warmth after dusk.
Visual Monograph (4 Plates)
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Sunlit living gallery with natural linen drapery and soft limestone flooring.
Custom fluted oak partition separating dining salon from the private library.
Minimalist master bedroom bathed in warm afternoon eastern light.
Architectural lighting detail illuminating textured travertine alcove.
Material Assembly
Tactile palette.
Every material specified for The Light House was chosen for regional honesty, thermal performance, and graceful aging.
Roman Travertine
Honed slabs for foyer walls and fireplace mantle
White Oak Joinery
Custom acoustic wall panels, pivot doors and cabinetry
Raw Belgian Linen
Wave-fold drapery and custom upholstery
Mineral Lime-Wash
Organic breathable finish across all ceilings and walls
Engineering & Spatial Strategy
Functional intelligence.
Invisible Detailing
Shadow-gap skirtings, rimless lighting and concealed doors throughout.
Acoustic Comfort
Perforated acoustic micro-panels concealed behind slatted wood walls.
Art-Ready Lighting
CRI 98+ museum track fixtures tailored to art collection curation.
Design Philosophy
“Light is not just how we see architecture; in this home, light is the architecture.”
— Prantoshil Lead Interior Architect
Concrete Residence
Residential · Delhi, India
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