Living In Umbra

In a home made up of shadows and contrasts, architect Harsh Vardhan Jain and Ingrid, his wife, create a love nest with functional aesthetics

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There is no escaping the warm glow that permeates through this 800sqft home in the capital. And honestly, you wouldn’t want to. Together with Ingrid, his wife, Architect Harsh Vardhan Jain has created a space that has an ongoing affair with the sun. As the day evolves, the sunlit home revels in hushed contrasts and delicate shadows to elicit different emotions. With the rising sun, the study/library comes to life; at noon, the living room is set in a loving embrace; and as the sun moves further through the day, the open plan kitchen becomes the fo