Teyla: Restaurant Architecture and Design

A view of the walkway and courtyard at Teyla. The design uses simple, honest materials and a layout that encourages a natural flow, connecting visitors to the surrounding tea plantation.

The building's structure is framed with ISMB sections, allowing for large, open spaces and expansive views of the courtyard and landscape. The walls are made of ferrocement finished with microconcrete.

A view from the corridor looking out into the central green courtyard. The design uses a simple color palette found in nature, with tall glass windows strategically placed to capture views of the lush landscape.

The design of Teyla incorporates water bodies and greenery to create a tranquil atmosphere. The entire project was conceived as an experience, from the tea trail to the factory visit to the final meal.

The interior features unique triangular doorways and an open floor plan that responds to the context of a highway restaurant. The design incorporates features from local architecture, like sloped roofs and fenestrations.

The use of raw concrete walls and stone flooring creates a cool, shaded corridor that opens up to views of the water channel and greenery, blurring the line between inside and out.

We used locally sourced materials, including mud from the site for plaster and stones for the foundation and paving. This approach grounds the building in its environment and supports indigenous artisans.

The main hall of Teyla restaurant features a high, vaulted ceiling supported by a metal structure, creating a large, airy expanse. The open kitchen and simple furnishings contribute to a welcoming, chaithela-like atmosphere.