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Bapu ki Kutia by H & A Consultants.
The making of an ideal backdrop Bapu ki Kutia, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh A restaurant in Bhopal, Naveen’s Bapu ki Kutia, designed by H & A Consultants reinterprets traditional design elements and motifs into a contemporary space that is modern yet contextual, simple yet striking. Text: Sharmila Chakravorty Images: Drawings: H & A Consultants
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t goes without saying that good food - presentation, taste, quality, etc. - is why most restaurants and cafes succeed. But thanks to social media, the decor of eateries has become just as important, if not more. Of course, even before social media, a restaurant’s interior design had to be impressive, but being average on that front was okay. Today, people are more aware of how design impacts Indian Architect & Builder - April 2020
the ambiance and the mood of a space, and expect impeccable, innovative interiors in addition to great food. In fact, Instagramable interiors are a must. It is an important part of the overall dining experience, one that must be striking enough to pique customers’ attention, yet subtle enough to set the stage and retreat to the background.
