Stepping into Odd3 is akin to inhabiting a poem—each line and curve evoking atmosphere, every material a carefully chosen word in a verse about presence, solace, and connection. Stepping into the coffee lounge, guests cross a quiet threshold from the city’s noise into a curated sensory world shaped by intention and subtlety. The lounge’s design transforms minimalism into invitation, crafting spaces where architecture and emotion quietly converse. Here, architecture is not an abstract backdrop but a living participant in the coffee ritual: every sight, sound, and surface has been delicately orchestrated to craft a sanctuary for presence and connection.

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Fluidity as Narrative

The serpentine benches and winding tables embody movement and flow, guiding guests through space much like “a river carves the landscape, both shaping and being shaped by its course.” Here, boundaries blur: seating becomes a landscape for solitude, quiet dialogue, or vibrant gathering, as the gentle arc of each bend naturally creates intimate nooks while maintaining openness. This striking, continuous ribbon sweeps through the coffee lounge, subtly carving out moments of privacy and connection without building barriers. Each curve forms its nook: a gentle invitation for solitary reflection, a hushed conversation, or laughter among friends. Circular stools and tables nestle organically alongside these bends, their shapes echoing the language of flow and offering patrons both intimacy and openness in one gesture.

The Palette

They grounded the lounge in a palette of softly muted neutrals—walls washed in taupe and grey, floors paved with gently textured brick, and furnishings rendered in velvety matte black. Each material invites the touch: the upholstered bench seats give comfortably beneath the hand, the brick underfoot offers a comforting resistance, and the tables’ smooth wooden sheen adds a note of quiet luxury without ostentation. They even chose cool metal accents for their subtlety, found only in the fine line of a chair leg or a slender table base, allowing the space to breathe.

Overhead, sculpted fabric luminaires—like drifting clouds or sunlit canopies—float with effortless grace. During the day, their gauzy folds temper the daylight. At dusk, they transform, casting a golden, honeyed light that softens every surface and warms the air. Far more than mere decoration, these canopies hush the acoustic edges of the room. They absorb the bustle, so only the hum of conversation and the aroma of coffee linger.

The Layout

Above all, Odd3 is a study in balance. The layout provides openness without aloofness—patrons find each other within a shared spatial rhythm—and intimacy without enclosure. The choice to forgo sharp angles and harsh lines is deliberate. The design nurtures a space where body and mind can relax, uncluttered by visual noise. Acoustic softness and visual tranquillity merge, reducing fatigue and restoring a sense of ease.

In Essence

Odd3 is not just a space—it is not simply a place to pause, but a canvas for experience shaped by poetry. Flowing lines, tactile materials, and evocative light offer guests a moment of pause within a living work of design. Here, form and feeling, solitude and togetherness harmonise, making Odd3 a canvas where the textures, shapes, and colours create a quiet stage for sensory and social experiences, subtly attuning guests to the present moment.

Fact File

Designed by: Studio Dot Dimension

Project Type: Restaurant & Bar / Coffee Lounge

Project Name: ODD 3

Location: Surat, Gujarat

Year Built: March-2025  

Project Size: 1200 Sq.ft

Principal Architects: Ar. Sharmen Mehta & Ar. Heet Saliya

Photograph Courtesy: Avesh Gaur

Artwork: Priyanka Thaker

Text Credits: Ar. Sharmen Mehta

Firm’s Instagram Link: Studio Dot Dimension

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