Renesa Design Studio Uses Emerald Green To Create The Bold Interiors of Elgin Café in Amritsar | Punjab

Architecture and interior design practice Studio Renesa has used vibrant shades of emerald-green to form the bold and striking interiors of the alfresco Elgin Café restaurant and bar in Amritsar, India. Located on what was once ramshackle farmland, the café is a bistro by day and a hip bar by night. The entire green restaurant features Udaipur green stone with fluted members. Further, it is accentuated with golden details that give a visually appealing appearance to the entire restaurant and bar. Renesa head architect Sanchit Arora shares more details about the project with SURFACES REPORTER (SR). Take a look: 

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The idea was to create an atmosphere and feel of the outdoors, where guests would find themselves surrounded by greenery, natural wood, food spots, and conversations. 

Leaning on its maximalist side, the firm created a clean, soft space with an inviting color palette. “We sought to engage in a design that would create an international hospitality experience, consequently appealing to the social media savvy clientele that enjoys cafe culture,” said Sanchit Arora.

Modern and Rejuvenating Space

The design team started by understanding the functional demands coupled with their modern and refreshing interpretation defined by design, materiality, and brand.

Once inside, patrons are welcomed to engross with the fabulous play of materials and the spaces they form in the cafe. 

An Ever Changing Space

The effervescent shades of emerald green along with a dash of gold accents, which connect with the notion of an eco-friendly spot by day and a low-lit pub ambiance at night. One part forms the cafe area which has more of a day dining aesthetic while separating the private dining room through sliding folding shutters.

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Layers and design features encourage customers to explore the space. A small entrance leads to the winery with wine bottles integrated into shelving alongside the long-fluted bar. Amidst the wine bar, the architecture firm decided to provide a community table clad in greenstone and high chairs.

Emerald Green With A Touch of Gold

Approaching the design through locally sourced materials, the entire space reflects Udaipur green stone with fluted members. You can spot nuances of Madagascar green and pale green with contrasting salmon color seating that adds a not-so-subtle quirk to their scheme.

The furniture and pendant lights were coordinated to reflect natural cane and fabric with dull gold accents in the form of traditional switchboards and wall lights.

The ceiling forms the rest of the elemental nature of the restaurant through mouldings repeated in the entire span of the space.

Maintaining the monochrome interior ensured the integrity of the space and reduced visual noise without shifting any highlighted details.

The theme, aesthetically curated with dark green and cane work, accentuated with golden details, and a concealed wine bar, is not only functionally designed, but it also becomes a welcome card to the rest of the space.

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About the Firm

Based in New Delhi, RENESA is an award-winning creative consultancy firm dealing in Architectural & Interior design consulting across India. The firm is led by Mr. Sanjay Arora – a highly experienced and qualified licensed architect along with his son, Mr. Sanchit Arora, the Studio Head Architect at RENESA.

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