Pearl White Mamanu Totonu o Fale Nofoia by Prashant Chauhan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Totonu Competition Category.
ApamemeaTotonu· 2026
Pearl White Mamanu Totonu o Fale Nofoia
A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Totonu Category
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About Pearl White Mamanu Totonu o Fale Nofoia
O le Pearl White o se mamanu totonu o fale nofoia na faia mo se fale mautotogi maualuga i Mumbai, Initia. O le fale ua faatulagaina i se fuafuaga lapotopoto e lagolagoina ai le gaioi lelei, le faaauauina o avanoa, ma vaaiga lautele i le aai ma mauga. O fola maamora ma teuteuga apamemea, galuega maa taua laiti, kapeta lalaga i lima, ma galuega laupapa faapitoa e atagia ai le tomai faa-Initia i galuega taulima. O moli ma auaunaga ua natia i totonu o le faletao ma puipui. E aofia ai le tusa ma le 465 sikuea mita, e agai atu le totonu o le fale mai sone tumaoti i sone faaagafesootai ma ua fuafuaina e avea ma nofoaga filemu e malolo ai i le taulaga.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Apamemea
O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Pearl White Mamanu Totonu o Fale Nofoia, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Pearl White Mamanu Totonu o Fale Nofoia e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Pearl White Mamanu Totonu o Fale Nofoia e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.
Behind the Design
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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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