Apartment interiors – Kanchan Galli
Kanchan Galli Apartment:
Built Up Area : 1,400 sq.ft.
Location: Erendwane, Pune
Kitchen execution: Winsquare kitchen
Designing and customising apartments even before construction begins presents a unique opportunity to shape spaces around the way people live. From understanding our clients’ personal preferences to coordinating closely with the developer’s civil and structural engineering teams, this collaborative process allows design decisions to be seamlessly integrated into the building itself, resulting in spaces that are both functional and deeply personalised.
The owners of two adjoining apartments in an upcoming redevelopment project in Pune approached us to customise their homes well before construction of their floor had commenced. Their vision was to merge the living areas of both apartments to create a generous, open-plan living space for their primary residence, while reconfiguring the second apartment into a compact two-bedroom unit for rental.
As the RCC slab for the floor had not yet been cast, we had the rare opportunity to work with the structural engineer to modify the structural layout. This allowed us to eliminate an RCC beam over the wall that was to be removed, creating an uninterrupted living space without compromising the building’s structural integrity.
The clients had carefully considered requirements for every part of their home, particularly the kitchen, utility, dining area and bedrooms. The kitchen was expanded into the originally designated utility area, while a new utility space was carved out from the enlarged living area. This thoughtful reorganisation resulted in a spacious, highly functional kitchen tailored to the family’s lifestyle.
The living, dining and kitchen areas were conceived as one continuous, flowing space. Ceiling-hung sliding partitions in oak veneer and fluted glass provide the flexibility to define spaces when required while maintaining openness and visual continuity. Their materiality was inspired by the clients’ years of living in Japan, lending the home a subtle sense of familiarity and warmth.
A compact bathroom was enlarged by borrowing space from an adjoining bedroom to accommodate a bathtub, reflecting another of the clients’ key requirements. Throughout the home, bespoke storage solutions in white laminate and oak veneer were designed to address the family’s specific needs while maintaining a clean, understated aesthetic.
The guest bedroom was designed as a flexible space that also functions as a home office. A carefully positioned internal window visually connects it to the central dining area, allowing natural light and ventilation to permeate deeper into the apartment while fostering a sense of spatial continuity.
Situated on the eighth floor, the apartment enjoys expansive views of one of Pune’s many tekdis. Rather than competing with this setting, we wanted the design to embrace it. A restrained palette of finishes, efficient and minimal furniture, and an open, light-filled layout allow the surrounding landscape to become the defining feature of the home, creating interiors that feel calm and connected to their context.