Photographs Credit – Saurabh Suryan / Lokesh Dang. Nobody could ever called ‘The Pink Zebra’ monotonous and it stands as a testament to the growing courage of the Indian design community. The striking colours in the facade cultivate a unique experience before you’ve even stepped through the doors. This captivating project has succeeded in a space where many would fail, they’ve defied tradition, space, location and convention in order to take a chance on imagination. ![]() And the staircase well with the natural reflected zebra light with the intersecting line entrance foyer are my personal favorites” This is definitely not a place you can idly pass by and though Sanchit feels like every inch of the space has a certain charm, there were some elements that he favours, “The play of light, color and the lines is a simple ideology when put on paper but in reality it has so much potential which can be clearly seen through this space. The aim was to stir up the Kanpur restaurant experience, creating something unforgettable which openly expressed a depth of personality and character, it has clearly achieved its goal and put this little city on the design map. Wednesday, JSERIOUSLY PINK GIRLY ROOM What is hot pink, has zebra stripes, a New York skyline and fashion elements galore Jennas Boutique, thats what Jenna is a cutie and she wanted her room done in hot pink zebra. ‘The Pink Zebra’ is a design ode to the contradictory architecture, where in the midst of the quirky splashes of colour lie a subtle symmetry that is surreally soothing. Unlike our previous training that was conducted in a 12x12 foot room. “India is a growing country, and most of the growth is not typically taking place in the first tier cities but infact the second tier cities are where the major infrastructural developments are taking place” he says, “I would be actually not agree to call Kanpur as a rural Indian typology but would rather term it as a potential centre of growth in the heart of Uttar Pradesh, just placed next door to the capital city of Lucknow.” Pet Wants Green Bay Pink Zebra Press Times Resort Destinations Roseberry Bird. The idea to divert from tradition and offset bold ‘zebra’ stripes of black with a monotone was a huge risk on the part of Renesa Architecture, this level of contrast hasn’t been attempted anywhere in the world, but Sanchit believes that Kanpur was actually the perfect place for this experiment. Head architect Sanchit Arora notes that the building’s age was one of the primary challenges that they faced during the design process, “The hiccups started with the structure itself, the walls were load bearing and couldnt have been shifted to ease out on the spaces, hence the need to play along the given restrictions was fun but again a big challenge.” This ties into the history of the building itself, which has been placed and restructured on a 100-year-old British Raj house which accentuates the transition of old to new, merging colonial architecture with a bold ‘Art Noveau glitz’. Designed by Renesa Architecture Design Interiors, this 4,000 square foot restaurant looks like something straight out of a Wes Anderson set – a favoured aesthetic for the client – that merges an old world charm with a striking modern persona. One such quiet revolution has just come to fruition in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh at ‘The Pink Zebra’ – Feast India Company. ![]() Well, they certainly got us all to sit up and take notice.The most memorable places are often the most unusual, and though in India we’re still in the midst of a minimalist revolution there are some places that dare to break all the rules, and sometimes, it comes from places you’d never expect. The owners wanted to bring to Kanpur’s culinary scene a place that the city had never seen, an experience that would have people talking for days and an ‘expertly crafted world whose spaces are a framed treat to the eyes’. Contemporary leather banquettes sit across from zebra striped chairs and pop art wall illustrations break the monotony of the stripes and solid colour. ![]() Empty, arched alcoves in the wall, bar counter and concierge desk hide recessed lights. The space boasts arched doorways framing zebra themed pendant lights illuminating Colonial-style sofas washed in pink. An artsy, pink hued false ceiling design has dome drop lights while another section features a ceiling with black and white stripes. Highlighted with brass details, the interiors hint at Art Nouveau glitz. You can feel the weight of Wes Anderson’s surreal design ideology seep through the carefully refurbished space – from the offbeat décor and lighting to furniture and even the staff’s uniforms. ![]() The studio has merged multi-directional, black and white stripes on walls, ceilings, floors, furniture and accessories with solid expanses of bubble gum pink. We love how the visitor is drawn into this magical world from the moment they set eyes on the exteriors.
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