Having just returned from Venice when we began work on this restaurant, we made many references to the Venetian architect, Carlo Scarpa’s work, especially the Querini Stampalia. We were keen to create a place that had the same sense of scale and attention to detail. Just like in Scarpa’s garden, smooth materials (Jaisalmer & honed Sandstone) are juxtaposed with rough ones (exposed concrete, flamed Granite and exterior grade terrazzo), shiny elements (copper water spouts, troughs and glass) sit astride dull ones (cement floors, Kota stone and timber). The joints are articulated using grooves or sometimes a third material. The simple white and exposed concrete building sits on this rich surface gently, separated by water channels and light.