2024 Winner
Category - Interior Design - Restaurant & Lounge Bar
Anam Taufik
Anam Taufik Studio
Anam Taufik Studio is a multidisciplinary interior and architecture practice based in Mumbai, known for crafting spaces that seamlessly balance function, emotion, and aesthetic clarity. Led by founder and principal designer Anam Taufik, the studio’s work is grounded in a deep understanding of client needs while expressing a strong design sensibility that is both elegant and timeless.
With a focus on residential, commercial, and hospitality interiors, Anam Taufik Studio approaches each project with thoughtful attention to scale, proportion, and materiality. The studio is particularly noted for its ability to articulate a refined palette—combining contemporary design with subtle cultural nuances to create immersive and meaningful spaces.
What sets the firm apart is its emphasis on personalized design journeys. From concept development to on-site execution, every project is driven by a collaborative spirit and a commitment to design excellence. Whether it’s transforming a luxury apartment, crafting a boutique café, or reimagining a retail identity, Anam Taufik Studio brings clarity, warmth, and intention to every detail.
With a growing presence across platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn, the studio continues to engage design lovers and collaborators alike, showcasing a portfolio that reflects both creative versatility and a consistent design ethos rooted in authenticity.
Area: 520 sq ft
Tucked into the heart of Thane’s bustling streets, Bean Theory Coffee is more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee—it’s a sensorial retreat designed to slow you down. Conceptualized by Anam Taufik Studio, the design story of this 800 sq.ft. café is a masterclass in achieving comfort and style through subtlety and restraint.
From the moment you walk in, the space sets a calming tone. Neutral walls, wooden textures, and natural lighting work together to craft a warm yet breezy environment. With a focus on clean lines and organic materials, the café avoids design clichés while still feeling inherently welcoming. Each seating pocket, lit by soft pendant lights, invites patrons to either connect or simply be still—mirroring the dual purpose of coffee itself: to energize and to pause.
What gives Bean Theory its unique identity is its ability to shift atmospheres as the day progresses. In the morning, sunlight washes over white textured walls, creating a vibrant, energizing environment. By evening, those same walls soften into the golden hour’s warmth, echoing the café’s theme of timeless transformation.
The central flooring design—a black-and-white patterned motif—anchors the space with bold contrast, making it visually engaging without overpowering the overall ambiance. The art, carefully curated and purposefully sparse, adds a youthful spirit that makes the space feel lived-in and loved, not overly curated.
Anam Taufik Studio’s vision for Bean Theory reflects the firm’s growing reputation for crafting minimalist yet emotionally resonant interiors. Known for elevating everyday spaces through refined material choices and thoughtful spatial planning, the studio continues to shape the dialogue on contemporary Indian interiors—where utility meets grace.
With Bean Theory, the result is effortless: a setting that feels as good as the coffee tastes. It’s not just a café; it’s a narrative in wood, light, and thoughtful silence.
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