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{CentreStage} Space & Spice A Rustic Rendezvous 110 BETTER INTERIORS September 2015
inTerior designers AKSHIT AND ASTHA THOLIA Seldom do you see a lounge or even a coffee shop conceptualized solely from materials that are recycled and natural. These days, a party hub or place to hang out with friends is full of loud lights and overdone interiors. However, Brown Sugar cafe and Lounge, nestled in a posh locality called C-Scheme in Jaipur, has an aura of its own. It’s earthy, classy and edgy. Initially, Brown Sugar started off as a small bakery in 2011 by Vishal Jalani. The owner then decided to take onto something bigger and better. The entrepreneur kicked off this dream with a new 1,800-square-foot commercial space nestled in an apartment building in 2014. “We zeroed down on the name Brown Sugar because it is key ingredient of our cakes, coffees and desserts,” elucidates Vishal. Earlier on in 2011, the young restaurateur had entrusted his childhood friend and architect Akshit Tholia and his wife Astha Tholia with the design of his bakery. The duo is the muscle behind Graphite Design Studio, a young architectural firm conceived in 2012 that has undertaken a couple of residential and office projects. This cozy al fresco nook was specially made to accommodate larger groups of 12. The seating is made from wood and is upholstered with brown leatherette whereas the quirky seating for two, besides the pergola has been upcycled from bicycle tyres. Created by Graphite Design Studio, Brown Sugar Cafe and Lounge in Jaipur shuns conventional design and experiments with a gamut of eco-friendly materials. The result is a gorgeous and eclectic bistro that embraces nature with open arms. TexT: Shradha Shahani; PhoTograPhs: Tarun GupTa; courTesy GraphiTe deSiGn STudio The brief was quite straightforward. “The explicit requirement was a multi-cuisine cafe and lounge, which every age group could connect to, especially the youth,” explains Akshit. “It should be able to combine a bakery, lounge and cafe rhythmically and must house a variety of seating arrangements. Lastly, one of the most important concerns of a restaurateur — a kitchen and beverage counter that would enable things to flow smoothly and not hamper the service provided to customers.” The site came demarcated with indoor and outdoor areas — 1,000 sq ft (inside) and 800 sq ft (outside). Thankfully, the structural work was minimal. The basic design idea was to create a bistro reminiscent of Parisian cafes. “The minute we suggested the idea of a restaurant that’s raw, industrial September AuguSt 2015 BETTER INTERIORS 111
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