Masala Room is a restaurant located in Hubli, Karnataka, designed by Magic Oxide Design Studio. Mrinmoy Chang who leads Magic Oxide introduces us to the uniqueness of designing in a tier-2 city. Masala Room is inspired by the rich colours, flavours and tonalities found in a typical spice market. He uses traditional implements as décor items – implements that are now rarely seen in our kitchens – to evoke a sense of nostalgia, with interesting light features that highlight suspended elements.
In a restaurant, the ceiling is usually reserved for lighting but Masala Room uses it to display cooking implements, to play on the nostalgia of old kitchens. (Photos courtesy Magic Oxide Design Studio)
The ceiling finished in a dark shade of WoodTech Polyester acts like a background for the sheen of the suspended cooking implements. It contrasts well with the backlit patterns of the panels. (Photos courtesy Magic Oxide Design Studio)
Washed in shades of grey and earthy browns, this residence is a playground of materials, textures and patterns.
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