OPPOSITES ATTRACT

The power of contrasts plays out with panache in this spacious Mumbai home

- MALLIKA DALAL

With expansive coastal views overlooking the city and the sea, this 6,000 sq. ft. four-bedroom home in a luxury residential tower in Mumbai is already a sight to behold. Step inside and the grand proportions equally live up, offering an excellent backdrop to the confident design choices signature to Shiraz Jamali of Shiraz Jamali Architects. "Our philosophy has always been to capture the uniqueness of a space and the personality of its inhabitants," says Shiraz, who, with Mammen Paul, nailed the brief in the first go.

The result is a unique harmony of the homeowners' opposing modern and classic styles, with deliberate juxtapositions that blend together beautifully. A good home always tells a story, and this one adds layers and elements of surprise at every turn.