b"It was crucial that the venue offered an experience that trulyhues like Resene Barista, Resene Bivouac Green, Resene Burntlove of puffball curtains and garish patterns in the late 90s added reflected the culinary offerings, as they are the main attractionUmber and Resene Brown Derby. These are complemented byto my curiosity of interior design.for visitors. Gaggan's food is the masterpiece, the heart of thecontrasting textures of warm timber, natural stone and metallicAs an added challenge, Jessica and her classmates were tasked table and a display of affection, so it needed to shine in his newand woven accents. Sculptural feature boxes painted in variousby their Sydney Design School instructors to take a sustainable space, says Jessica. This principle became the driving forceshadesofbrownpayhomagetotheboxyhomesthatareapproach to their restaurant designs, with a focus on minimal behindmydesign,influencingmyselectionofpaintcoloursprevalent in the less affluent areas of India, and the shadows theywaste generation and off-grid capabilities. The objective was and materials. As I delved into the design process, architecturalcast provide further texture and variety of colour. tocreateaspacethatnotonlyprovidedexceptionaldining aesthetics,understatedelegance,contrastingelements,boldArriving at her specific colour selections involved a multi- experiencesbutalsoprioritisedenvironmentalconsciousness. shapes,uniquenessandcaptivatingaspectsremainedatthefacetedapproach.Initially,myinspirationarosefromanFlorist and designer Joost Bakker is the poster boy of zero-waste forefront of my mind. The faade, finished in Resene Wewak,explorationofIndia,studyingthestrikingcontrastbetweenliving and his greenhouse + silo project in London provided Jessica surprises those passing by the restaurant's Marrickville location.opulent architectural structures and the countrys rawer, moreall the inspiration she needed. If this project were fully realised, The vivid powder pink is reminiscent of India andcoupled withrugged elements, Jessica says. I drew inspiration from variouswe would work with Joost to build a sustainable restaurant that the restaurant's name, The Rebelleaves one wondering aboutsources, including images, books and design references to guidegenerated as little waste as possible, which would be both off-grid the culinary adventure awaiting them. My aim was to design amyinitialcolourpaletteexplorationandthenusedReseneand capable of growing its own ingredients, she says.space that is understated yet full of surprises; a place that keepsColourMatchOnline(www.resene.com/colourmatchonline)toThe idea would be to achieve zero-waste, where all products customers intrigued and anticipating what lies ahead. select my paint colours and make sure they sat well together. that were delivered to the restaurant would come in reusable vessels. Resene Wewak spills from the exterior inside, continuing ontoButforthosewhoknowJessica,herfondnessforvibrantThe minimal waste remaining would be organic and therefore the entranceway walls and floor. From there, guests ascend theand dramatic colours is nothing new. Im known as the fluffycompostable, closing the loop. We would also install an aquaponics stairs to the first floor characterised by deep earthy brownsadesigner among my colleagues as I've always gravitated towardstankwith the aquatic component growing and sustaining seafood dramatic contrast to the pink that greeted them. The double- thecreativeandtactileaspectsofdesign.Growingup,myand the hydroponic component producing plants without the need height ceiling and strong finishes exude dominance through richparents were involved in property development and my mum'sfor soil. These systems are symbiotic, where plants are fertilised with waste from the aquatic animals and the plants provide enhanced water quality with reduced algae growth. The aquaponics system would also add a further sensory experience for customers to enjoy and see where components of their meal are coming from.Not only was Jessica inspired by Resene's extensive range of earthy tones, the companys commitment to sustainability was influential in her decision to specify Resene paints in her design. If my design were to be built, I know that the highly-durable options provided by Resene would provide a long-lasting finish reducingthefrequencyformaintenanceandthusfurther reducing unnecessary waste.Since graduating, Jessica has relocated to the west coast of Australia where she works as a freelance interior designer and stylist.AfterworkingwithincrediblestylistssuchasMegan Reseneleft: Upstairs, a mix of deep earthy Resene browns recedeWewakto allow visual space for Chef Gaggan Anands culinary creations to shine while nodding to colours frequently seen in his homeland of India. Walls in Resene Burnt Umber with sculptural feature boxes in ReseneReseneBrown Derby, Resene Bivouac Green and ReseneBurnt UmberBaristaall designed to be finished in lower sheen finishes such as Resene SpaceCote.34 blackwhitemag.com"