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Kanti Kunj, Santa Cruz. In the midst of palm trees, Kanti Kunj stands out for its ingenious use of colour. The striking vertical red bands on the turret and eyebrows against the greys of the building can be spotted from afar.
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But the elegant red lettering of the balcony parapet remains the showstopper. Don’t mistake the stylised lettering for ‘Kartikey’ or ‘Kentucky’!
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An extra ten points for the clever and harmonious repetition of the chevron band on the balcony railing and the compound wall.
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The band matches especially well with the slant balcony corner, adding to the comprehensive design aesthetic of the facade.
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Vishwa, Sion. Sion has an expansive list of beautiful suburban Deco buildings, and Vishwa grabs a coveted spot on this list. A well-executed blend of Indian elements such as stupa-like domes, intricate brackets supporting the eyebrow on the turret and stucco bands on a modern, rectilinear building – Vishwa aptly pays homage to the native architecture of India.
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