Tahini Restaurant
Design Firm: Juggernaut
Principal Architects: Harsh Vardhan Jain & Saurabh Jain
Location: Ahmedabad, India
Project Typology: F&B
Photographer: Niveditaa Gupta
Cultural identity soaked in a contemporary demeanor weaves the ambience at Tahini, a casual & quick serving Mediterranean cuisine eatery located in Ahmedabad. The restaurant’s design harbors inspiration from the vast blue Mediterranean skies & the rooted character of the earth that sustains us. The design scheme for Tahini was conceptualized as a template that could be replicated at its numerous branches in the future. The careful curation of a sourcebook helped centralize the material & idea palettes in a consolidated form, hence making reference & execution efficient. The materiality & finishes utilized in the design of the venue, exude a minimalistic & rustic persona. Brilliant hues in the form of artistic installations, intricately crafted furniture &palpable design elements unite to form the conceptual fabric of the space. An earthy material palette consisting of terracotta flooring, textured plaster finished walls in a white hue & hand-glazed tiles render the designed space a new-age & upbeat atmosphere well suited for the young & urban clientele base.
The feature graphic blue wall displays a neoteric take on visual cultural elements that finds its roots implanted in Mediterranean descent, punctuating the interiors with a strong pop of color & vitality. The seed wall is an alluring display of condiments & grains that represent the key ingredients that give the cuisine its authenticity. The suspended ceiling framework mimics the geometric tessellation displayed on the feature wall & bestows the space with a distinct visual attribute.
The furniture scheme at Tahini employs compact pieces that are created using a palette of wood, jute, metal & leather rendered in hues of mint green, aqua & cobalt blue. The restaurant spread caters to dining configurations apt for groups of guests in the form of communal seating, benches & bar seating provisions.
With Tahini, the classic dining experience witnesses a trendy & youthful facelift that immerses its patrons in an aesthetically fashioned ambience that marries culture & à la mode design.
This piece was curated for the design studio’s portfolio on their website.
