Pearl White Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Kāinga by Prashant Chauhan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.
ParahiRoto Whare· 2026
Pearl White Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Kāinga
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category
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The Design
About Pearl White Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Kāinga
He hoahoa rōpū o roto a Pearl White i hangaia mō tētahi whare noho teitei i Mumbai, Inia. Kua whakaritea te kāinga huri noa i tētahi mahere porowhita e tautoko ana i te nekehanga rere, te haere tonu o te mokowā, me ngā tirohanga whānui ki te tāone me ngā maunga. Ko te papa mapere me te whakauru parahi, ngā mahi kōhatu tata-utu-nui, ngā whāriki i tuia ā-ringa, me ngā mahi rākau motuhake e whakaata ana i te mahi toi a ngā ringa rehe o Inia. Kua hunaia ngā rama me ngā ratonga ki roto i ngā hanganga o te tuanui me ngā pakitara. E hipoki ana i te tata ki te 465 mita pūrua, ka neke te roto mai i ngā wāhi tūmataiti ki ngā wāhi whakahoahoa, ā, kua whakamaheretia hei wāhi okiokinga marino i te tāone.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Pearl White Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Kāinga te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Pearl White Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Kāinga he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Pearl White Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Kāinga i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Pearl White is a luxury residential interior defined by an exclusive circular plan that enables fluid movement, spatial continuity, and panoramic city and mountain views. Art-led storytelling, refined materiality, and mindful zoning create a serene urban retreat rooted in Indian craftsmanship.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Project area: approximately 465 sqm (5,000 sq ft). The residence features a circular spatial configuration with ceiling heights ranging between 3000 mm and 3300 mm. Flooring includes natural marble slabs with brass inlay detailing. Custom furniture, joinery, and wall panels were fabricated to site-specific dimensions, while lighting systems and services were fully integrated within concealed ceiling and wall assemblies.
- Tags
- Luxury residential interior, Circular floor plan, Urban apartment design, Art integrated interiors, Panoramic views, Marble and brass detailing, Mindful living spaces, Indian craftsmanship
- Production Technology
- The project was realized through detailed spatial planning, bespoke joinery, and precise on-site coordination. Custom elements such as hand-tufted carpets, semi-precious stone inlays, and integrated brass detailing were made using artisanal fabrication techniques. Layered lighting, concealed services, and precision-installed marble flooring ensured seamless visual continuity and functional performance.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge was designing a fluid circular layout within a high-rise structural grid while meeting strict building regulations and service constraints. Balancing panoramic views with privacy, integrating large artworks, and coordinating bespoke materials required precise planning, technical coordination, and on-site problem solving to maintain spatial continuity and construction accuracy.
- Research
- Type of research: Applied design research. Research objectives focused on enhancing spatial calm, circulation efficiency, and view integration in dense urban living. Methodology included site analysis, spatial mapping, and material studies. Data was collected through client interviews, view studies, and mock layouts. Participants included designers, artisans, and consultants. Results demonstrated improved flow and sensory comfort. Insights influenced zoning strategies and material choices, positively impacting everyday urban living quality and residential design practices.
- Inspiration
- The design was inspired by the idea of creating a calm sanctuary within a dense urban setting. The rare availability of panoramic city and mountain views informed the circular planning, while Indian art, craftsmanship, and mindful living principles shaped the material palette and spatial experience.
- Project Duration
- The project commenced in 2023 in Mumbai, India, and was completed in 2025 in Mumbai. The residence was designed and executed as a private luxury apartment within a high-rise urban context.
- Operation Flow
- The apartment unfolds as a continuous, intuitive journey guided by its circular layout. Spaces flow naturally from private to social zones, with views and light shaping movement and pause. Integrated seating, adaptable rooms, and concealed technology support everyday living while maintaining visual calm and spatial clarity.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to PRASHANT CHAUHAN, 2024.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Pulkit Sehgal, Pearl White Residence, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Pulkit Sehgal, Pearl White Residence, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Pulkit Sehgal, Pearl White Residence, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Pulkit Sehgal, Pearl White Residence, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Pulkit Sehgal, Pearl White Residence, 2025.
Video Credits: Videography Ridham Gajjar, Pearl White Residence Walkthrough, 2025.
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