The concept of the interiors was narrowed down to and defined as ‘a contemporary take on Mughal art and architecture’, since Zaffran’s main cuisine was North Indian Mughlai.

Thus, elements such as arches, domes, water features, intricate flooring patterns, rich motifs in upholstery, jaali’s etc. were extrapolated, stripped down and reassembled to revive the sublimity of timeless entities of the past. Attention to detail was given via customizing wrought-iron filigree type lamps, table inlay motifs and relief panels on walls by using specially treated stucco textures. By designing a series of custom made high arches in wood, dusted with dull gold, we introduced symmetry, scale and a sense of grandeur in each restaurant while at the same time maintaining a contemporary aesthetic that was not too elaborate.

The Zaffran located in Ghatkopar reflects that fine contemporary aesthetic with a waterbody that runs along the seating in the restaurant. Boasting of fifteen feet ceilings, the arches run high and hold the place together. The furniture is adorned with softer upholstery embellished with motifs in gold. The laser cut tiles laid in a cube form creates depth and provides continuity to the large floor plate.