Amidst the changing landscape of Ahmedabad, now transitioning to a concrete jungle, a timeless respite under the scorching sun, Under The Neem Tree beckons the soul. Designed as a one-of-a-kind restaurant, this project is conceptualised by Hiren Patel Architects. It stands true to the local Ahmedabadi style, responding to the climate, culture and context with its unique flair.

在艾哈迈达巴德不断变化的景观中，现在正在过渡到混凝土丛林，在烈日下永恒的喘息之所，Under The Neem Tree 召唤着灵魂。该项目被设计为一家独一无二的餐厅，由 Hiren Patel Architects 构思。它忠实于当地的 Ahmedabadi 风格，以其独特的风格与气候、文化和背景相呼应。

Sprawling over 6750 sqft across a single storey, this space weaves its narrative through its interconnectedness and materiality. Each turn along the path makes for a view to pause and behold, before proceeding into the heart of this space. Right at the entrance, a serene water body, reminiscent of the step-wells, welcomes you inside. Flanked on either side by covered pathways, it feels like walking into the veranda of an Ahmedabadi pol house.

这个空间占地超过 6750 平方英尺，位于单层楼中，通过其相互联系和物质性编织其叙事。沿着小路的每一个转弯，在进入这个空间的中心之前，都会让人停下来欣赏。就在入口处，一个宁静的水体，让人想起阶梯井，欢迎您进来。两侧是有盖的小路，感觉就像走进艾哈迈达巴迪警察屋的阳台。

The restaurant sits in an L shape, creating pockets that offer a varied typology of seating options. Walking along the veranda, you’re presented with patios to lounge in while the brick-laden wall on the other side invites you to take in the artworks displayed along its length. More than fifty artworks, capturing a century’s worth of Ahmedabad’s history adorn the interiors, adding visual dynamism to the space.

餐厅呈 L 形，形成口袋，提供各种类型的座位选择。沿着阳台走，您会看到可以休息的露台，而另一侧的砖墙邀请您欣赏沿其长度展示的艺术品。50 多件艺术品记录了艾哈迈达巴德一个世纪的历史，装饰着室内，为空间增添了视觉活力。

The exposed brick wall becomes a characteristic element of the space that lends it its timelessness in an otherwise fast-paced hospitality industry where trends become the driving force. In contrast, this branch of Under The Neem Tree is a sanctuary, infused with all the peace and quiet one could ask for. It’s like stepping into the relief of shade after roaming around in the scorching heat all day.

裸露的砖墙成为空间的特色元素，在以趋势为驱动力的快节奏酒店业中赋予其永恒性。相比之下，Under The Neem Tree 的这个分支是一个避难所，充满了人们可以要求的所有和平与安宁。这就像在炎热的天气中漫游了一整天后，踏入了阴凉处。

To drive this point home, the landscaped garden extends outwards from the restaurant. A water body curves around, with fresh lily pads leisurely floating about. The landscaped garden creates a soothing effect for the senses, taking away the day’s stress and replacing it with a calming atmosphere. This leads to the ideal dining experience where all senses are brought to the present moment.

为了将这一点带回家，景观花园从餐厅向外延伸。水体蜿蜒曲折，新鲜的睡莲叶悠闲地漂浮着。园景花园营造出舒缓感官的效果，带走一天的压力，取而代之的是平静的氛围。这导致了理想的用餐体验，将所有感官带到当下。

A myriad of indoor and outdoor dining spaces let diners find their ideal setting, surrounded by trees and art to enrich their experience. Lighting plays an important role here, illuminating the exposed brick walls that reflect a soft, diffused glow onto the main spaces. Pendant lamps and chandeliers add more warmth to enhance the cosiness of the ambience. Each space is further defined by the flooring, from gradient Kota tiles to a blend of Gujarati-Moroccan tiles that breathe a new life, a new identity into each space.

无数的室内和室外用餐空间让用餐者找到理想的环境，周围环绕着树木和艺术，丰富了他们的体验。照明在这里发挥着重要作用，照亮裸露的砖墙，将柔和的漫射光芒反射到主要空间上。吊灯和枝形吊灯增添了更多温暖感，增强了氛围的舒适感。每个空间都由地板进一步定义，从渐变的 Kota 瓷砖到古吉拉特-摩洛哥瓷砖的混合，为每个空间注入了新的生命和新的身份。

Warm-toned rattan chairs and deep wooden tones make up most of the seating and furniture here, nicely complementing the burnt-redness of the bricks. Contrasting tableware in mellow but vivid hues brings out these tones creating a visual feast before the actual one begins.

暖色调的藤椅和深木色调构成了这里的大部分座位和家具，与砖块的焦红色相得益彰。对比鲜明的餐具以柔和而生动的色调衬托出这些色调，在实际的餐具开始之前创造了一场视觉盛宴。

Courtyards add richness to the visual vocabulary here, drawing inspiration from traditional architecture that’s local to the area. Tables find their layout naturally alongside the courtyard, giving rise to interesting spaces throughout the restaurant.

庭院为这里的视觉词汇增添了丰富性，从该地区的传统建筑中汲取灵感。桌子沿着庭院自然地布局，在整个餐厅中产生了有趣的空间。

More than just a restaurant, Under The Neem Tree is an all-encompassing sensory experience. It invites patrons to pause, reflect, and savour the essence of Ahmedabad in each moment spent within its embracing walls.

项目团队：

建筑设计公司：studioHPA

摄影来源：Vinay Panjwani

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撰文:豆宝宝

校改：吴一仁

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