By Sonal Mamoowala
Photography: Photographix & Studio Kunal
Bhatia; courtesy Studio Node
Read Time: 3 mins
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Designers Dhruv Seth and
Namrata Kaur of Studio Node prove their versatility at transforming two
similar-sized mundane spaces into quirky, abstractly-named, attractive eateries
for the wandering hungry soul…
Fat Kid Deli strategically
located opposite the busy Vashi station at Navi Mumbai sports a contemporary
design on the lines of a typical American joint, with features akin to a New York
alley; while White Rose Café at Lokhandwala, Mumbai is your friendly
neighbourhood café, modeled after the period-styled living room of your
ancestral home!
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| Fat Kid Deli |
Two spaces with totally
different design solutions to meet specific briefs and requirements witness
several contrasts and commonalities. Furniture design and placement, lighting
fixtures, selection of material and colours, all judiciously contextualized to
the target audience.
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| Fat Kid Deli |
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| Fat Kid Deli |
FKD on the first floor of
the building literally seduces you to step in to just chill out if not for a
bite, with bold graffiti screaming from the walls and graphical neon signs
adding to the fun vibe of this 850 sq. ft. space. Seating offers a choice of
bright coloured moulded chairs to hexagon-cushioned benches to low rustic metal
and peddle-bar stools! The grunge ambience is completed with a laser-cut partition
of food ingredient lettering; and a fun element F*KD written on functional
shutters. The easy-going ambience actually ingeniously camouflages a design
solution for the kitchen – provision of an exhaust duct!
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| White Rose Cafe |
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| White Rose Cafe |
The 800 sq. ft. White Rose
Café, in contrast embraces you like a home coming with its coloured glass door,
comfortable furniture and metal railings. Antiquated carved wooden tables topped with
marble; wooden book cabinets and potted plants complete the living room setting,
along with a raised wooden-floored balcony-like area. Interestingly laid out
groups of seating cater to privacy and camaraderie, while a pitched-roof
ceiling with sleeper wood rafters complete with suspended pendant lights add to
the aura of nostalgia. Pastel coloured, carved picture-less frames line the
walls exuding subtlety and serenity.
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| White Rose Cafe |
With adaptability as their
USP, Studio Node synergizes a truly western culture into the fabric of FKD with
a bent on typography; whilst a vintage themed WRC has a simplistic approach for
its soothing comfort.
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