Ar. Bhanu Kharbanda and Ar. Saurabh Kathoria of Gurugram-based architecture firm Design ReseArch Workshop DRAW used an element of LINES all over Toni & Guy Salon's interiors. The firm used 'Lines' in all materials and space – ceiling, flooring, walls, and furniture, making the design aesthetics homogenous and distinctive. Architects shared with SURFACES REPORTER (SR) about their challenges while designing the project and the particular highlights. Read on:

A Continuous and Homogeneous Space

The firm wanted to create a continuous and homogeneous space, as per the client’s requirement with different areas such as the Kerastase room, spa room, hairdressing stations, etc. for varied activities.

The design philosophy of the space features a contemporary and bold space with the requisite sense of luxury. Luxury can be felt the moment one steps into the salon.

The feeling of valiance in terms of design has been portrayed through the ceiling, lighting and furniture design. 

Coming together of disparate styles, juxtaposing textures and contrasting colours allows creating a cohesive, beautifully realized space.

The overall dim effect of the design is stunning and exudes an enchanting feel.

Material Palette

Architects used pinewood in furniture & ceiling whereas the textured walls are enough to fascinate the patrons.

The use of fluted glass in light pieces makes an excellent combination of material palette while also giving a unique appeal to the entire space.

Wooden louvres in the ceiling and reception table being the showstopper.

The Focal Wall

The passage is leading to The Focal wall with bulbs, visible from every corner of the salon.

This passage was designed so that it intrigues the customers to walk around, which leads to a spa room. When lit, it is the most aesthetically pleasing space of the salon.

Ample Use of Gorgeous Indoor Plants

The firm enhanced the interior's appearance with loads of beautiful indoor plants which are one of the spotlights of the project.

Challenges

The firm's biggest challenge was to create eight hairdressing stations to be incorporated along with the Nail station in a limited space. So, space constraint issue was there. Another challenge was the furniture lay-outing. 

All the distinctive areas of a salon needed to integrated without making the space look tiny. The firm ably achieved a free-flowing interior space entirely with the apt furniture lay-outing.

Project Details

About the Firm

DRAW is a young idea-driven design office operating in territories between art and architecture. By transforming the familiar into the extraordinary, DRAW makes architecture perform the unexpected. The firm’s expertise lies in its pure functional forms exaggerated by a play of materials, the judicious use of technology and a design sensibility. This interesting co-existence and conversation of various materials are utilized in all projects to create responsive and responsible architecture.

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