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LOCATION – MALL OF ASIA, BANGLORE
Rajdhani was conceived as an upgradation to the original Rajdhani format branded as “KHANDANI RAJDHANI” . the format looked to raise the bar on thali dining space while re-inventing it with new elements continuation of brand colors and a new level of cover density to enhance revenue.

Since the format serves mostly Gujarati & Rajasthani food, the Architects took cues from the traditional Lippan art (finger mud painting) and abla art (studded mirror piece art) to create new elements of interest in the interior space. The neutrals turn from ivory beige to grey and set off the incomment purple-wine color of Rajdhani.

Breeze blocks, pergolas and rough textures provided a semi outdoor feel to parts of the restaurant.
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LOCATION – BANGLORE
Continuing in the theme of re-birth of casual dining the 4th re-incarnation of Rajdhani was designed to be more eclectic, more DIY and a little brighter then its earlier predecessor, but not as bright as the original formats.

This format used elements like cut bottom cast iron kadhai, cast iron tawa’s as light fixtures, a typically patterned ethnic Indian floor in subtle colors and stress on reflected lighting rather than direct to achieve the desired brief. The wood grain was also made lighter in warm teak tones and the upholstery in muted earthy beiges set the tone for this easy on the eye format.
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LOCATION – PUNE MARKET CITY
As brands get intensely successful the intensity of wear and tear on their interior finishes also amplifies considerable, specially for a super fast high action unit like Rajdhani.

The Secondary invention was designed not only to break away from the earlier bright and colourful ambience of yester year but also to provide surfaces which wear hard and do not require frequent replacement.

Darker finishes, a more formal wood grain tone and reduction in the amount of colour while adding features like flush glass, lights and trellises ensured that this re-incarnation was different, more formal and more maintainable.
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LOCATION – CHENNAI
Looking to rebrand themselves in a contemporary format but with convergence on rustic elements and casual dining.
Rajdhani at Chennai Market city was one of numerous attempts at a new interior concept.

The brief was the ambience should be darker, the lighting softer, the soft furnishings more vibrant and new elements in Rajdhani ambience.
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LOCATION – MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
Rajdhani was a particularly difficult concept to interpret as it had dichotomy in all aspects of its nature.
The food was absolutely traditional & ethnic but the outlets were all in glitzy super sleek malls.
As a food format it was fine dine but in terms of execution & operation it was fast food.
As a format it was equally relevant to both rustic & elite cultural tradition.
For this purpose the architects chose elements from rustic rajasthani households such as rope, rough timber, pebbles, traditional sarees, mud house windows & rough wall textures & reinterpreted them in a contemporary manner.
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LOCATION – GOA
Every structure, especially when they are heritage structures need subtle re-invention of the cues and innovative handling of the old structural materials to rejuvenated without encroaching on its ethos.

The building housing THE ZEST at Panjim offers multiple cues for the design of the restaurant situated at one of the prominent square of Panjim.

The building was a dilapidated structure gutted by fire & classified as a heritage building by the government.
The challenge was to repair & use the elements of the existing structure have a bright ambience without taking away the rich cultural ethos of Goa.

Apart from the structure we borrowed from the architectural graphic & Portuguese cultural influences inherent in Goan culture to create a blend which is warm, pleasing & uniquely Goan.
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LOCATION – ANDHERI, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA

The chain of Revival restaurants were conceived to highlight healthy & traditional eating practices as detailed in the Indian Vedas. Revolving around various traditional food types eaten regularly as well as for fasting purposes. It focused on the role of the “5 AMRUTS” mentioned in the Vedas.

To suit this concept the Architect’s chose a few basic shlokas from the Vedas and re-incarnated them into design elements such as glass panels, stone panels, etc. The circular panel with shlokas was a derivative of the traditional “BINDU” the center of energy, the green shades & textures derived from banana leaf plate, the honeycomb trellis representative of honey and small digital information boards above the relevance of the daily menu to Satvik food shouted the brand story from the roof tops.
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LOCATION – PHOENIX PALLADIUM, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
The Rasovara was concieved as a high class eating experience for royalty, with a multi coarse thali meal designed to slow down the traditional breakneck speed of the thali experience in India. Every feature of the interior & the silverware were designed to ensure that the eating experience was elevated to fine dining and a celebration of the best in the thali format.
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LOCATION – FALCON CITY MALL, BENGALURU

First created with whatever materials were available in the middle of covid, RASOTSAV is a true example of the resilience of the human spirit.

Rasotsav had chosen the pride of India, the peacock as its brand logo and the interiors were designed to justify both the Indianness and the Majesty of its brand logo. Patterned floor in use of blue, deep teal wall finishes, light teak wood grain and the regal hue of the dull gold became the flat bearers of this deeply Indian brand.
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LOCATION – MALAD, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
“GIVE UP YOUR INHIBITIONS AND DANCE LIKE A PEACOCK.” was what the owner wanted his patents to do and was clear in his mind that he wanted a unique, over the top, peacock theme with vibrant intelligent lighting.

Designed with various lighting features such as lit paper umbrella’s, colorful peacock panels, intensely decorated trellises with peacock motifs, blue mirror with gold leaf peacock feathers, a matrix based mobile lighting grid and a large skull with 3000 light effects complimented by peacock motif mirror mosaic on the bar ensured that every dream the owner had was fulfilled. The fulfillment immediately reflected in the popularity of the unit and it was soon to be the top of the town in its class.
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