Architecture and interior design practice Studio Renesa has used green granite to evoke the feeling of alfresco dining at this restaurant, bar and cafe in Punjab, India.
Situated on what was once dilapidated farmland, Elgin Cafe is an emerald-green bistro by day and a restaurant and wine bar by night.
Renesa Studio used a green colour palette throughout Elgin Cafe to create an alfresco atmosphere
Its maximalist interior was informed by the "feel of the outdoors" and the celebrated emerald green granite found in Udaipur.
"The client had a clear thought of creating an alfresco dining experience with the inside," Renesa head architect Sanchit Arora told Dezeen. "The lavish seating experience inside is surrounded by greens on all sides." "We focused on the use of indigenous materials and this was an opportunity to use the evergreen Udaipur green granite," he explained.
The green granite was sourced locally from Udaipur
The studio used the granite on the wall panelling as well as on the tabletops. Gold furnishings in the bathroom and tan leather seats contrast the otherwise intense dark green colour.
Other features that contribute to the outdoor atmosphere include wicker chairs and an abundance of plants outside the windows.
The eatery is split into a cafe, wine bar and private dining room
The space is divided into three sections to cater to the demands of the restauranteur, who required space for three types of dining.
Upon entering Elgin...