Dining Room by Chef Ajaya
Project type
Architecture, Interior design, Furniture design and Construction
Design Team
Aadesh Raj Sharma, Deepa Gurung, Nasib Khulal
Project Manager
Nischal Parajuli, Prabal Batajoo
Project status
Completed - November 2024
Photography
Samridhi Sharma
The "Dining Room by Chef Ajay" is a fine-dining restaurant inspired by the elegance of Gothic architecture, reimagined with a modern sensibility. Its distinctive façade features pointed arch windows, steep gabled roofs, and intricate wrought iron railings, all combining to evoke a sense of grandeur and tradition. A rich brick exterior, terracotta screening elements, and large traditional windows not only create visual depth but also enhance natural lighting and ventilation throughout the space.The building features a compact, symmetrical two-story form with layered balconies, deep recesses, and a striking central gable that creates a bold identity. Its grand presence from the main roads welcomes guests with a sense of royal dining.
Inside, the design embraces a royal and refined aesthetic. The bar, positioned directly in line with the entrance, serves as a welcoming focal point, while a striking helical staircase forms the centerpiece of the interior functioning as both a circulation core and a sculptural element. The use of luxurious finishes, dramatic lighting, rich furniture selection and vertical proportions further accentuate the dining experience.
The building’s massing is compact yet expressive, composed of a symmetrical two-story volume with layered balconies and deep recesses. The central gable defines the visual apex of the structure, lending the building a cathedral-like presence and creating a bold urban identity. Overall, the users are made to feel the royal dining experience as they enter the structure, already welcomed by the grandness seen from the western and north-south major roads.
