Together at 12th, a recently-launched fine dining restaurant at Le Meridien Gurgaon, is a theatre of culinary expertise, where the underlying theme is one that is truly felicitous in current times – ‘togetherness.’ Fashioned by award-winning creative consultancy, Renesa Architecture Design Interiors, the eatery boasts stunning views that complement the delectable food and drink, and seamless, beautiful interiors that make for a magnificent dining experience. Here’s what the designers had to say about the space:
In search of a meaningful integration of shape, colour, texture and design, the entire space integrates the different planes and volumes of the site at the 12th floor of Le Meridien, Gurgaon. The ideology of the space initiates from the amalgamation of a young talented chef (Vanshika Bhatia) with an experienced Bar mixologist (Nitin Tewari) to form three basic parts – a kitchen, a bar and a seating space. Indigenous characterisation by using locally available Indian Materials was one of the main expressions at Together At 12th.
The overlay of Indian Teak wood in contrast with the Dholpur Stone creates a juxtaposition of textures from the ceiling to the walls and floors, visually softening the project as an understated, elegant fine dining spot. The wooden lattice creates symphony as well as a drama in different formats of vertical and horizontal arrangements along with the minimal rose gold plated sleek lighting design.
In addition to the subtle variation of Indian materiality, the same materials act like sound absorbents for the hotel below and add to the aesthetic value of the space through its grain and organic structure. The entrance acts as a transitional space, designed as a composition to create a narrow passage from the main seating space along with the speak easy arena at the bar connecting to the Private Dining Room and lounge through an area of exposed concrete overlapped with the wooden slat development to create continuity and harmony to the spatial experience of a visitor. Beyond the entrance, we discover the magnitude of the room in which the restaurant expands as we move between tables up to the open terrace space which is flooded with natural light parallel to the huge expanse of the bar.
