Location: South City-1, Gurgaon, India | Area: 1000-square-yard | Completion: 2024
Principal Designer: Anmol Bawa Guliani
On a rare, verdant expanse within South City-1, Gurgaon, a new residential landmark quietly asserts
its presence. Villa 9, brought to life through the interiors by Oolenna Studio, is a contemporary
homage to neoclassical sensibilities—where timeless elegance is reinterpreted for modern living.
Spread across four levels on a 1000-square-yard plot, the residence seamlessly unites grace,
restraint, and functionality within its walls.
Helmed entirely by Anmol Bawa Guliani, founder and principal designer of Oolenna Studio, the
interiors of Villa 9 exemplify the practice’s ethos: building narratives through space, where every
material, volume, and finish contributes to a coherent design language. From volumetric drama to
tactile subtlety, the home is designed not just to house, but to elevate everyday living through
spatial storytelling.
“Our aim wasn’t just to create a beautiful space—it was to choreograph an environment where
scale, material, and mood speak in harmony,” says Guliani. “Villa 9 had to feel grand without
being excessive; luxurious without being loud.”
A Grand Gesture, Subtly Expressed
At the heart of Villa 9’s interior experience is clarity of form. Double-height volumes, expansive
fenestration, and open, breathable layouts guide the flow of space with understated dignity. The
design avoids ornamental overload in favor of proportioned balance—where rooms are allowed to
breathe, unburdened by excess, and where natural light becomes an active design element.
The color palette—anchored in warm beiges and softened greys—was purposefully restrained to let
textural and material elements shine. Handcrafted marble cladding with CNC detailing, layered wall
moldings, and rich yet low-maintenance textiles bring depth to the otherwise serene visual
landscape. Accents of color appear subtly through upholstery, art, and decor—imbuing each space
with a gentle dynamism.
Narrative-Driven Interiors
Guliani’s approach is deeply material-focused and context-sensitive. Much of the furniture and
lighting was customized and curated to align with the neoclassical undercurrent while
accommodating the rhythms of contemporary life. The decor—drawn from Jaipur’s artisanal
textures, Delhi’s design capital, and global ateliers—builds a cohesive yet cosmopolitan aesthetic.
Yet, it is not just the visual unity that defines Villa 9, but its livability. Every material and fabric was
selected with longevity and ease in mind—durable, tactile, and low-maintenance solutions that
allow form to follow function without compromising elegance. The interiors are designed to age
gracefully, much like the aesthetic tradition they reference.
“There’s an innate honesty in the way this home unfolds,” Guliani reflects. “From the layout to
the last brass handle, every decision was about balance—between grandeur and intimacy,
tradition and modernity, aesthetic beauty and lived-in comfort.”
Crafting Cohesion, Floor by Floor
Each level of the home adheres to a unified interior language while offering its own identity. From
public-facing lounges that flow effortlessly into formal dining areas, to private bedrooms layered in
comfort and acoustic quiet, the home has been orchestrated as a series of immersive zones.
Connectivity—visual and spatial—is a recurring motif, achieved through carefully choreographed
sightlines, mirrored symmetry, and intuitive transitions between rooms.
The custom lighting plan plays a pivotal role—articulating volumes, enhancing textures, and creating
mood shifts from day to dusk. Decorative pendants, recessed uplights, and soft ambient illumination
add dimension and rhythm to the interiors, reinforcing the design narrative.
About Oolenna Studio
Founded by Anmol Bawa Guliani, Oolenna Studio is a Delhi-NCR-based interior design consultancy
that approaches each project as a personalized work of art. With over 450,000 square feet of
residential interiors completed across premier developments including DLF Camellias and Suncity
Platinum Towers, the studio is known for its fusion of classic design languages with contemporary
sensitivities. Oolenna’s work is marked by its focus on narrative-driven space-making, elevated
materiality, and client-centered execution.
Whether designing expansive villas or high-rise penthouses, Oolenna Studio prioritizes longevity,
livability, and detail—crafting interiors that reflect both a place in time and the lives they hold.
Project Credits
Project: Villa 9
Location: South City-1, Gurgaon, India
Principal Designer: Anmol Bawa Guliani
Studio: Oolenna Studio www.oolennastudio.com
Photography: Vaibhav Bhatia
Instagram: @oolenna.studioo
