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Starck’s Indian masterpiece : The wallpaper and brightly coloured designer furniture in this children's room add a sense of fun. -
Starck’s Indian masterpiece : In this children's room, brightly coloured furniture and accessories add a sense of fun to the decor. -
Starck’s Indian masterpiece : The generous use of white ensures that the interiors remain crisp and contemporary. -
Starck’s Indian masterpiece : Muted colours, sophisticated wallpaper and wooden floors create a sense of comfort in this bedroom. -
Starck’s Indian masterpiece : This master bedroom with its muted tones acts as a sanctuary. Philippe ensured that each room is filled with plenty of natural light. -
Starck’s Indian masterpiece : This bathroom's walls and floors are cladded in light Italian marble. -
Starck’s Indian masterpiece : A wall-sized picture is beautifully displayed without detracting from the impact of the accessories in this living room. -
Starck’s Indian masterpiece : Light Indian marble creates a sophisticated flooring solution and contemporary furniture add warmth to this living area. -
Starck’s Indian masterpiece : The Louis XV chairs in the dining room are covered with animal skins. -
Starck’s Indian masterpiece : Understated, beautifully finished surfaces and floors are used throughout the luxe apartments. -
Starck’s Indian masterpiece : The decor in the apartments with the "Natural" theme is in tune with the tropical environment.
There seems to be no end to the creative enigma that is Philippe Starck. His latest project – a residential paradise in India – confirms once again that he’s a man on a mission.
The residential estate called Yoo Pune speaks of sustainability, safety and luxury. Located in Magarpatta, India’s first settlement to be certified for its environmental awareness, it sits just outside the city of Pune in the state of Maharashtra.
In collaboration with Indian project developer Panchshils Realty, You Pune will be completed by 2014 and will include 228 family apartments. Six towers will rise up out of the landscape, offering breathtaking views of a historic rain forest with trees that are up to 100 years old.
As an embodiment of Philippe’s “Good living with good design” approach, the units offer space for four bedrooms, while the living room is the heart of each apartment. Since the people of India are very family-oriented, care has been taken to ensure that the generous dining area is in keeping with the cultural standing of Indian cuisine.
Philippe has developed two distinct interior styles for contemporary apartments: “Classic” epitomises elegant, timeless design with dark wooden floors and somber tones, while “Nature” echoes the rain-forest environment with light wooden floors and plenty of natural light.
Our favourite part of the design? The distinctive sharp lines and pops of colour that we’ve learnt to associate with the prolific French designer.
More information: www.yoopune.com, www.starck.com
