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Form, Flow, and Familiarity

On their first visit to the site, they were met with a labyrinth of partition walls. “We decided to treat them as spatial dividers,” shares Devika. “The goal was to make it feel like you’re walking through a home, not a cafe with zones.” And it does. You start at a lush garden patio, breeze through a foyer-style retail nook, and land at a health bar, anchored by a community table as its dining room equivalent.

Then comes the main cafe space — set up like a living room — and finally, a cosy basement stacked with popular volumes for bibliophiles. Every turn reveals a new mood, but the thread remains: thoughtful, tactile, and just the right amount of laid-back.

This ethos is layered with subtle references to Art Deco, though not in its usual ornamental guise. Instead, it surfaces as a contemporary undercurrent, distilled into precise geometries and curved frames. As a Delhi-based brand launching its largest outpost in Mumbai, Greenr’s intent was to echo the city’s spirit through both design and materiality. “We wanted the space to embody conscious consumption and community, using materials that breathe and age gracefully,” shares Nikita. Ergo, the palette stays grounded: moody greys balanced with dusty greens that feel equal parts city-slick and nature-soaked. Shouldered archways nudge visitors from one space to another, no hard divisions needed. Familiar textures such as stucco walls, terrazzo flooring, and breathable fabrics are softened by ambient lighting. The result is a place where one ends up lingering, long after their plate is cleared.

Linger longer

Just as Greenr’s menu champions pure and unprocessed flavours, the design strips off the excess. It’s clear from the first step inside: a souk-inspired foyer showcases homegrown brands on sleek teak shelves with metal framing. Mosaic underfoot stitches this space to the elevated health bar beyond. For the ones just passing through, a grab-and-go window makes room for the in-between moments.

Furniture was largely custom-crafted to fit the space: scalloped frame of concrete benches, Dholpur stone table tops, teakwood chairs, all of which nod to Japandi restraint. The wood, sourced from a Jabalpur sawmill, was treated with natural oils to highlight its natural grain without the interference of synthetic finishes. Deeper in, the mood mellows, like slipping into a family den. Envisioned as a lounge, the stepped seating beckons casual interactions: a place to put your feet up, get through a work sprint, or host intimate screenings and community events. Stucco panels conceal the electrical board, keeping the lines clean. Downstairs, the library offers a more private pocket for quiet reading, with a sculpted red seat and integrated drawers that enliven the basement’s modest scale.

In its interplay of urban sophistication and handcrafted details, the new Greenr cafe blurs the line between hospitality and home. More than a sum of design decisions, it’s a reflection of collaborative clarity — where Devika’s material fluency and STaND Design’s architectural precision align to craft a culinary escape that feels entirely cohesive.

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