Trishna

Situated in Rabat, the capital city of the small island of Gozo, Trishna is an Indian restaurant serving a modern twist on typical Indian food.

The place was designed in such a way that from the moment one steps foot inside, they will be transported into another dimension, forgetting that they are in actual fact in an island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.

The diversity of Indian culture inspired this concept. This was experienced first-hand throughout our visits to India for the planning and setting up of DAAA Mumbai, fused together with the experiences of the client who visited the country multiple times. This research was crucial to get a better understanding of what India can really offer and help us understand certain key elements to create a true experience. India is home to heterogeneous interpretations and representations of patterns, symbols and colours, which are associated with the emotions of people. Another source of inspiration was Goa, found on the southwestern coast of India, which is well known for its white sandy beaches, flora and fauna.  This element of nature was something that we wanted to transmit in our design to bring a unique approach to an internal space, transforming the inside into an outdoor one. Trishna is an elegant, contemporary, modern and colourful restaurant that represents the rich culture of such a beautiful country.