Between Sky and Sea

Situated by the shores of Juhu Beach in Mumbai, this home called Gaya Beach House was completed by Italian studio Lissoni Casal Ribeiro. The home reflects the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the three generations who inhabit it, blending the essential aesthetics of Italian design with multicultural references in a sophisticated and timeless play of contrasts. The building unfolds over six floors of sculptural architecture, with recessed terraces and slit windows that establish a close dialogue between interior and exterior. The interiors are designed to accommodate family life, while also hosting official events. The two spaces are distinct and are defined by two monumental staircases, reminiscent of floating ribbons, which clearly separate the public and private areas of the home.

In this tailor-made, multicultural context, Porro contributes with a selection of iconic pieces from its catalogue and bespoke solutions, reaffirming the brand’s ability to fit seamlessly into the most ambitious international projects with refined, functional, and highly customisable designs.

In the basement, overlooking the pool, the Ferro table by Piero Lissoni for Porro, is presented in a striking red lacquered version standing out in sharp contrast with the grey tones of the architecture, amplifies the dramatic effect with its aerodynamic silhouette inspired by airplane wings.

In the dining / meeting area, another black Ferro table by Lissoni is paired with Brina stools, the high version of the Neve chair. The tapered solid ash legs, curved backrest, and suspended seat highlight exceptional woodworking craftsmanship.

In the ground floor dining room designed for events, Frank armchairs by Lissoni surround a long custom table, upholstered in refined bordeaux and dark orange tones. Inspired by French design, they combine three distinctive elements in a single harmonious gesture: a shell-shaped backrest, a metal structure, and a generously padded seat offering superior comfort.

On the third floor, the Offshore high sideboards by Lissoni in rosso cina stained open-pore ash, with natural maple interiors and triangular legs, become a domestic totem in the bedroom: a precious furnishing piece, here presented in the 3-door and 3-drawer version. 

On the fourth floor, dedicated to the younger generation, the dressing rooms feature two Porro storage systems with block doors in transparent glass, revealing refined interiors in black sugi – a dark, tactile finish with a deep emotional impact. In the master bedroom, on the fifth floor, the full-height and full-width Porro’s Modern + Load-it composition combines Load-it’s wall panels and steel shelves with Modern suspended elements in eucalyptus, and a Calacatta Oro marble top.

Completing the living space is the Gallery Low cupboard by Gabriele and Oscar Buratti, with eucalyptus top and vertically sliding door that reveals a pumpkin-orange lacquered interior with mirrored back, turning it into a refined home bar for exclusive evenings.

Serving the kitchen on the sixth and top floor, the Ex-Libris display cabinets by Lissoni with Iion glass doors, burnished brass profiles, black sugi melamine top and base, act as an elegant showcase, enhancing its contents like a museum installation.

Finally, on the terrace, beside the infinity pool that merges with the Arabian Sea horizon, stands the Metallico table by Lissoni for Porro. Combining technology and poetry through the seamless joint between legs and aluminum top, it becomes a sculptural piece that dialogues with both sky and sea.