Parametric Wave: A Unique Dining Experience

Designers Sushant Verma and Anchal Chaudhary Create a Restaurant Under the Sea

The restaurant's design is a story that unfolds as a visual experience. Horizontal and vertical fins combine to form waves using stacking methods devised by the designers. This creates a serene-yet-strong ambience in the restaurant, which remains busy with the organized seating that is divided into multiple zones by use of strong colours and fabrics. The flooring pattern and levels create a sense of visual privacy in the otherwise open space.

The fluidic spatial design is complimented by the use of 'boats' as props to demonstrate dynamism and movement. A large floating boat is thoughtfully placed at an angle in the centre of the restaurant, while 318 small boats are suspended at variable heights. Each boat is fitted with a 1 watt LED fixture to create lighting moods using dimmers. As a collective, the hanging boats form a double-curved smooth surface that is perceived as a breeze as the lights come up and is seen from outside and inside of the restaurant.

The design of the restaurant is not just about aesthetics, but also about functionality. The furniture is custom-designed for different spaces, looking at space optimization due to high rental prices in Mumbai, as well as comfort and design language. While tables and chairs are kept fairly simple in geometry, a touch a brass-finish is embedded in all furniture, as running strips or support legs to match the overall colour and material palette of the design.

The project, which started in June 2017 and finished in October 2017, faced several challenges. Project timelines and budgets were contradictory to the project vision and demanded a high use of technology for design, resolution, development, fabrication and assembly of this complex space. However, with the use of Computational Design and Parametric Techniques, the designers were able to overcome these challenges and create a unique and innovative space.

The Parametric Wave has been recognized for its innovative design, winning the Silver A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award in 2018. This award is rewarded to top-of-the-line, creative, and professionally remarkable designs that illustrate outstanding expertise and innovation. These designs, admired for their strong technical characteristics and splendid artistic skill, showcase a remarkable level of excellence and introduce positive feelings, amazement, and wonder.