This restaurant in Ahmedabad is a part of Shreekunj Mandapam - a ceremony venue, known for its hospitality and for creating an environment for cultural ceremonies.
Once you go down through the transition of Toran - an ethnic element of the region, which reflects the rich past of its architecture, you reach the restaurant through a richly green path which acts as a buffer zone and helps create a micro-climate for that space.
A wall made of antique stone blocks one side and screen inspired wooden blocks on the other, is the most striking design. The flooring uses different types of natural stones. All light fixtures are custom made and local craftsmen have worked in the entire project. The wooden ceiling is inspired from the traditional ‘Pol’ houses of Ahmedabad
Basic principles of architecture have been applied to the house and use of traditional art pieces bring a timeless quality to the spaces. Since the architecture, interior décor and landscaping were all done by HPA, the project’s design elements are well synchronized with each other.
To maintain the ethnicity and the essence of the region was a challenge throughout the process of designing and execution; however, the client’s vast knowledge of the culture, history and values helped us a lot in the designing.
– Ar. Hiren Patel, HPA
