2024 Winner
Category - Interior Design - Restaurant & Lounge Bar
Shobhit Paliwal
Design Frame
Design Frame is a multidisciplinary architecture and interior design studio founded by architect Shobhit Paliwal, known for crafting immersive, story-led spaces that bridge design, function, and emotion. Established over eight years ago, the firm began its journey with intimate offices and boutique cafes and has since evolved into a sought-after practice recognized for its expertise in large-scale hospitality environments, high-end residences, and bespoke farmhouses.
With a growing portfolio that spans both private and commercial domains, Design Frame is committed to a client-centric philosophy—ensuring each project reflects the personality, purpose, and aspirations of its users. The firm is associated with reputed names such as Radisson Blu Jaipur, Regenta Spa and Resorts by Royal Orchid, Days Hotel Jaipur, and Ananta Group of Hotels, bringing refined spatial experiences to life across India.
From luxurious villas to themed restaurants and resort interiors, Design Frame brings warmth, innovation, and precision into every corner. At the heart of the studio’s ethos is the belief that design should resonate deeply—transforming built spaces into meaningful, lasting experiences.
Area: 6200 sq ft
Tucked inside the Radisson Blu Jaipur, MEZO by Design Frame is not just a lounge—it’s an immersive retreat where nature plays muse and every corner hums with narrative flair. Designed by Shobhit Paliwal and his team, this one-of-a-kind restaurant draws from forest folklore to deliver a space that is equal parts fantasy and function.
From the outset, the brief challenged convention: create a forest-themed lounge that didn’t feel kitsch, but elegant and experiential. The solution lay in embracing quirks. Think: mosaic paths that meander like streams, life-size animal sculptures that peek through greenery, and a bar that glows like a cocoon under a woodland canopy. Every element in MEZO is rooted in storytelling—where butterflies hang midair and chandeliers crafted from natural materials shimmer like filtered sunlight.
Key to the spatial planning was the integration of water features and vegetation, lending an authentic and calming vibe to the lounge. Natural wooden roots, stems, and twigs were used with finesse—each one treated and installed to preserve its form and texture. The pièce de résistance? A stage set under “firefly” lights that elevate the ambience during live performances, enveloping guests in a sensory escape.
Design Frame, the Jaipur-based studio behind this ambitious project, is celebrated for its ability to turn abstract themes into tangible design language. With a growing portfolio of hospitality, residential, and bespoke commercial spaces, their attention to detail and client-first philosophy continues to shape some of the country’s most distinct interiors.
In MEZO, every visual cue—from earthy tones to sculptural details—tells a story. And the result? A lounge that doesn’t just host guests; it transports them.
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