Dishoom Birmingham is the third restaurant by the chain to open up outside of London, and their eighth branch in total.
Dishoom, which is inspired by the Irani cafes that once dominated Bombay (now known as Mumbai) in the early to mid 20th century, has made its new home in the £700m Paradise Circus development found in the heart of the city.
Working alongside Macaulay:Sinclair, Foundry has designed the lighting with a structured, multi-layered approach.
The lighting in the restaurant ensures the décor and interior design can be fully appreciated by diners and to ensure a welcoming ambience and comfort. Dim to warm 2700k – 1800k lighting is used to reinforce the aesthetic and replicate the tungsten sources of the time.
Spotlights have been positioned to highlight and accent artworks and signage, while Foundry have designed custom wall lights in conjunction with Macaulay Sinclair to illuminate the columns and panelling.
All tables are lit with narrow beams, with reclaimed desk and floor lamps lighting waiter stations, bookshelves and units. As well as style, these provide light for the servers working in the restaurant.
Reclaimed decorative chandeliers are positioned over group window tables, and custom pendants over the mid-height bar tables. These custom pendants incorporate two light sources, dim to warm narrow beam spots, and also filament lamps.
The backbar, cupboards and bottle steps, as well as the high level product shelves throughout the space have all been illuminated with concealed Linear LEDs to provide providing visual depth.
This multi-level, layered scheme is busy and vibrant, much like the interior scheme and the atmosphere synonymous with the restaurant. By using a layered and eclectic approach, Foundry has delivered a design that adds depth and interest to the space.
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Macaulay Sinclair
