A feast for the senses is created by Rat[lab]interiors by combining historic references and patterns of the “pink city” with computational design and digital fabrication. This results in the interiors of Farzi Café in Jaipur being transformed into a magnificent experience. In a manner that is usually farzi (suppositional), the interior design of the restaurant was designed with the intention of capturing the soul of the city. Architects Sushant Verma and Anchal Chaudhary, principals of RatLab Interiors, infuse the scenography with a distinctive flavor by referencing local traditional motifs and translating them parametrically through geometry and patterns to showcase recognizable arches, domes, and vaults. These elements are typically considered to be reminiscent of the region. By doing so, they infuse the scenography with a flavor that is reminiscent of an algorithmic design being executed by local craftsmen, thereby proposing a new ideology known as digital craft! A parametrically triangulated radial pattern is replicated as subdivisions in the vaults and domes in the false ceiling. Differentiated triangles with filleted corners are scaled to form the surface treatment of hybrid vaults and domes, exemplifying a stunning blend of local craftsmanship and laser-cut geometries. Additionally, a parametrically triangulated radial pattern is replicated as subdivisions in the false ceiling. The walls and columns of the restaurant are encased in polished brass with a profile that is 2 millimeters thick and 50 millimeters wide. Additionally, a combination of colors, shapes, and soft materiality (such as velvet fabric and paneling) helps to support the rich heritage of the area. Through the use of computational design methods, the design team is able to algorithmically create patterns that are then articulated as three-dimensional relief art through the use of CNC milling, two-dimensional back-lit cut-outs in the facade and interiors, and perforated jaali elements that were placed around the outdoor space. In addition, the whole restaurant is meant to be built on the site of an existing restaurant, and one of the requirements is that eighty percent of the services, including HVAC ducting, bar plumbing, and kitchen services, among others, be retained. In addition, a low ceiling height combined with large structural members was a significant limitation. This limitation was overcome by “using the meagre available height margin” (only six inches), which resulted in the creation of a complex groin vault system that added visual depth due to the triangulation pattern of the sub divisions, as Sushant explicates. While the performance stage is nestled towards the end of the l-shaped restaurant for better acoustics and privacy of the customers sitting at the bar, smart spatial design results in the filtering out of several zones, such as the bar, the lounge, the fine dining area, and the al fresco spaces. It is clear that the vault systems, tessellated dome, jaali patterns, chandelier parts, and branding artwork all exhibit a distinctive style and installation elements that are the result of great attention to detail. There are plush sofas in the lounge area; fuchsia pink popping through cutouts in the ceiling; a zesty lemon set of tall chairs; sunflower yellow signature signage and golden railings welcoming customers… the interiors boast hanging crystal and bronze-finished parametric drop elements with dimmable led lights above the bar; italian marble and wooden flooring that subtly demarcate different areas within the establishment; and more. appropriately portraying the dynamic spirit of the area… The act of providing a visitor with a little portion of this remarkable assortment of experiences. Visit indiaartndesign.com to review the visuals and parametric representations that are available there.
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