"Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness." — Frank Gehry

An 1887 Methodist Church Hall in Norwich becomes a Gujarati village—literally. We transported carved pillars, hand-woven baskets, and Nakshi furniture from Ahmedabad's old pols and palaces, reinterpreting heritage within heritage.

The double-height space glows with woven pendant lights. Intricate woodwork frames intimate dining alcoves. A central spine of indoor trees—our contemporary Tulsi Kyara—breathes life into the space. Geometric floor patterns trace circulation like village pathways.

This isn't fusion. It's cultural translation: local meets global, 1887 meets 2024, sustainability meets storytelling.

Where heritage preservation becomes cultural bridge-building.

PROJECT DETAILS

Location: Norwich, United Kingdom
Typology: Adaptive Reuse / Restaurant
Area: 1,600 sq.ft
Original Building: 1887 Methodist Church Hall (Heritage Listed)
Client: Namastey Village (Vegetarian Indian Restaurant)
Design Team: Studio Dot Dimension
Completion: 2024