This project transforms the existing restaurant into a modern industrial lounge, shifting the space from casual dining to a social, event-driven destination.
The concept introduces a refined industrial aesthetic by replacing wallpaper with textured finishes and brick surfaces, adding metal accents, and integrating a custom bar, a bottle cage, and a mosaic-tile entrance. The goal is to create a space that feels both elevated and inviting.
Lighting plays a key role, introducing layered ambient and accent lighting, including statement fixtures and integrated LED strips. Bathrooms are upgraded with new tiles, large mirrors, soft backlighting, and a half-door for added privacy.
Material updates include new tile flooring, warm wood tones, and a palette distinct from the existing brand. Natural elements such as plants and greenery are added throughout, extending to an outdoor beer garden with wood seating and a relaxed atmosphere.
The result is a space designed to evoke energy, comfort, and social connection, encouraging longer stays and repeat visits.
Brand Experience – RONAK is not just a café—it is a ritual of return. Rooted in the meaning of light, the brand embodies a quiet contrast: entering darkness to rediscover illumination within. Inspired by Moroccan earthen architecture and cave-like formations, RONAK positions itself as a place of grounding, introspection, and sensory reset. It speaks to a modern audience overwhelmed by speed, offering an intentional pause.
The brand language is:
RONAK becomes a destination for those seeking a mindful break, Emotional reconnection, and a slower, more present rhythm of living.
2. Customer Experience – Guests transition from a bright environment into a dim, cocoon-like space, allowing the body and mind to decompress. Movement slows naturally. Voices soften. Time stretches.
Whether alone or with others, guests feel:
This project transforms the existing restaurant into a modern industrial lounge, shifting the space from casual dining to a social, event-driven destination.
The concept introduces a refined industrial aesthetic by replacing wallpaper with textured finishes and brick surfaces, adding metal accents, and integrating a custom bar, a bottle cage, and a mosaic-tile entrance. The goal is to create a space that feels both elevated and inviting.
Lighting plays a key role, introducing layered ambient and accent lighting, including statement fixtures and integrated LED strips. Bathrooms are upgraded with new tiles, large mirrors, soft backlighting, and a half-door for added privacy.
Material updates include new tile flooring, warm wood tones, and a palette distinct from the existing brand. Natural elements such as plants and greenery are added throughout, extending to an outdoor beer garden with wood seating and a relaxed atmosphere.
The result is a space designed to evoke energy, comfort, and social connection, encouraging longer stays and repeat visits.
A refined take on South Asian Chinese fine dining, this restaurant fuses innovation, comfort, and cultural exploration in one vibrant, modern space. Designed for families, young professionals, and students, it blends creativity and elegance with a welcoming, joyful atmosphere — a place to celebrate life’s flavors and moments.
Design Language
The space balances energy and sophistication, inspired by modern Asian urban culture:
The Customer purchased an existing restaurant with a heavy loft-style interior: exposed ceilings, mismatched wood, and industrial lighting. The space felt outdated and lacked identity.
Additionally, the logistics were inefficient — bar staff and waiters frequently crossed paths, and the bar itself was poorly equipped and visually uninspiring. The task: Transform the space into something visually upscale, refined, and culturally connected to India — all while avoiding full reconstruction, keeping closure time minimal, and staying within a $20,000 budget.
What We Did: Redesigned the entire commercial bar structure — now it looks premium and works efficiently. Separated clean and dirty traffic flows — kitchen and bar now operate independently. Transformed the perception of the interior using color, lighting, textiles, furniture, and decor — without construction or major work.
The goal is to design a cozy lounge space with a cocktail bar in warm shades. Different seating areas and photoshoot spots are needed. And it is necessary to develop a full-fledged kitchen for preparing dishes of Jamaican cuisine. A very functional and useful kitchen for full restaurant service was designed and implemented.
This is a two-level Indian restaurant located in New York’s upstate area. The designed area is a light, high space with many windows. Previously, it was an Italian restaurant overwhelmed with decorative moldings and printed art. The goal is to make a sophisticated fine restaurant in Transitional style with Indian elements. Seats and tables are to be kept.
The client came to me with a ready-made architectural drawing and a 3D render that looked banal, dark, and didn’t reflect the energy of the brand. The layout had inefficient seating and lacked visual appeal.
Design a tearoom in the Middle Eastern style (Arabic, Moroccan, Persian). The mood should be a relaxing oriental fairy tale with subdued lights, scents, low furniture, and poufs.
The object of development is a room without partitions (except for the toilet). The cafe provides tea and coffee in oriental
style, oriental sweets, and sweet snacks.
Format – waiter service. Functional areas include the passage, shoe storage, bar, dining, and restroom.
Colors – yellow, red/orange, blue, golden. Other options include video surveillance, music speakers, and aroma diffuser sockets.
Wishes for planning – to separate the “dirty” area of the passage of guests and the “clean” dining area with carpets, a glass
partition, and flooring. Along the walls, low oriental sofas 6 inches high are placed. Divide the seats with a conditional partition. In the guest area, pendant oriental lamps in Turkish or Moroccan style should be placed.
Client Testimonial:
Ali: “I would have given 100 stars if I had a choice. She has gone above and beyond for my project”.
