» Modern India Nostalgia – combines contemporary aesthetics with nostalgic elements. «

In close dialogue with Sonja and Tarun, the owner of the family-run-restaurant „Authentikka“, we developed the interior design of the restaurant in Hamburg Winterhude.

The owner couple’s wish was to bring the warmth of their native India to Hamburg. They wanted to create a place that would give guests an authentic Indian feeling with all its diversity, without being too clichéd.

The restaurant shows two different dining areas, which symbolically represent the Indian culture: By entering the space, guests firstly get to experience the „Contemporary Kerala Chai“- world which is inspired by the colourful, vibrant culture of the small coastal state in India. The second, more private area of the restaurant is called „Crafty Mumbai Nostalgia” which shows a traditional, more elegant India.

All colours for Authentikka’s branding are inspired by the many facets of India, its culture, typical materials and spices. The wall panels in „Kerala“ excite with a modern bright „Garam Masala“- colored tone. Materials like natural oiled oak, „cardamom“-green linoleum and hand glazed tiles are our interpretation of this modern and vivid part of India.

„Mahogany“-browns and warm „Tiffin“-greys appear calming in the „Mumbai“-world. Focusing on elegant and natural materials such as dark wood, stone and fabrics like wool and jute as well as on handcrafted details.

Sonja and Tarun tell that many friends from India visit the restaurant and feel very much at home.