Taragaon Cafe
The discreet extension pays tribute to Carl Pruscha’s original design, seamlessly expanding the Taragaon Cafe while providing a versatile canvas for artists.
YEAR : 2021
STATUS: Limited to Design Development
SITE: 500 SQM | 5387 SQF | 0-15-3-0
BUILT UP: 400 SQM | 4,300 SQF
DESIGN TEAM: Sagar Chitrakar, Shraddha Nepal, Samir Basi, Swastika Regmi, Raghav Maharjan, Dipesh Himalaya + JK Associates
LOCATION: Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
CATEGORY: Architecture + Interior
SITE
Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
Lazimpat is an upmarket residential neighborhood with an international vibe, with several embassies and some popular expat hangouts.
CONCEPT
Evokes a sense of brightness restorative and rejuvenating.
Designed to emphasize a bright spacious secluded environment, which comprehends the minimalism aesthetic .
The introduction of metal louvres provides a secluded ambiance and shade for the scorching sun.
A natural light play will take place due to the perforation.With incorporation of wooden elements and metal louvres to provide a secluded ambiance and gives that necessary privacy.
Green elements in natural vegetation evokes a healthy environment and provides trust.
Easy to maintain materials that provide cleanliness and an hygienic atmosphere.
RECEPTION :
The space gives a sense of accessibility with it’s brightness and clean approach. Clear and visible easy to travel between sections.
WAITING AREA
Blending the indoor and the outdoor. The space gives a sense of
accessibility with it’s brightness and clean approach. Using neutral color tones to create a calm state of mind.
The discreet extension pays tribute to Carl Pruscha’s original design, seamlessly expanding the Taragaon Cafe while providing a versatile canvas for artists.
A hidden sanctuary of tranquility and wellness.
Visually anchoring to its landscape while referring to its boundary.