Nestled in a tranquil pocket of Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills district, the monolithic silhouette of architect Sona Reddy’s latest residential project emerges, the overall outline of the housing project emerges here.

Commissioned by a local couple as a spacious and verdant sanctuary for their young family, Sona Reddy has seamlessly combined robust and more delicate elements with the antique and the contemporary, creating a distinct aesthetic that reflects the essence of the homeowners themselves. The character of the husband, an internationally recognised gaming entrepreneur, is reflected in the building’s angular geometric structures, while the wife, a successful photographer, is embodied in the fluid interior spaces and the eclectic decor that fills them.

The original three-storey residence was made up of two separate adjoining homes, but in the renovation one was wholly remodelled and connected to the second that was built anew, creating an entirely new footprint that maintains the home’s original architectural spirit while infusing French-influenced Art Deco characteristics. 

Throughout the five-bedroom home, Reddy has incorporated innovative design elements crafted by local artisans from across India, and balanced these with antique Victorian furniture that once belonged to the wife’s grandfather. Splashes of emerald green — an essential component of the project brief — represent the home’s fil rouge, as does the extensive collection of art that accentuates every room. 

'The couple wanted to fill their home with art from all over India and the rest of the world, because want their two young children to grow up in a space that inspires and that shows them that plants don’t necessarily have to be green, and that the sky doesn’t always have to be blue,'Reddy says.