Year
2018
Location
New Delhi
Type
Retail
Area
1590 sq. ft.
Services
Innovating through adaptation and redefining the old to create a new identity
A showroom that justifies the legacy of Khanna Jewellers. Three doorway arches on the façade are connected by cornices. The black metal framework on the door adds a brilliant interplay of colours. The hand knobs are gold-plated, which pairs with the black of the door. Neoclassical elements, such as lanterns, add finishing touches to the classic details. A small portion of the front land has been optimally landscaped to complete the design experience.
The need to make the space formal and royal fixed the focus on a design that was clinically symmetric. Whilst an asymmetrical design gives it a more playful feel, the aristocracy associated with high-end jewellery called for a formal, geometrically accurate layout.
Incorporating attention into the design of commonplace elements, such as staircase railings, reinforces the spatial statement. Copper-plated stainless steel metalwork has been used extensively to enhance stonework on the walls. Intricate details, such as a thin band of brushed metal between the marble flooring, have been worked out to create a chic effect. The exploration of materials has been pushed to the limit, resulting in a clean, consciously compact and cosy design that successfully elevates the brand identity of Khanna Jewellers.


The walls are a combination of crème-painted surfaces, boxed within dark brown wooden reliefs that extend to wooden shelves below. The crème walls, in turn, are interspersed with deep relief shelves containing dummies to display jewellery. Clad in light indigo velvet, the shelves are encased in glass with glittering golden borders. Vibrant chairs clad in a deep violet velvet finish throw in the necessary spark to the overall spatial quality. Lights were a crucial part of the design development. Lights that focus on clients escalated the project illumination to the next level. The roof is plain, and despite all lighting services being active, none are visible. A plain white ceiling, set against Victorian design and champagne-gold foil finish cornices, allows the theme to flow consistently through the elements.
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