Aka Beachfront Restaurant

Beachfront Hospitality & Wellness Development | Nirvana Beach

A Dialogue with the Coast

At the north edge of Nirvana Beach, the site sits in the embrace of a cliff, marking the point where river and sea become one. Our brief was to develop a comprehensive beachfront facility—including indoor and outdoor dining, a specialized café, and essential infrastructure—all while maintaining the delicate ecological balance of the shore.

Primary Materials :
Casuarina poles, Reclaimed Timber, Ferrocement, Laterite, and Thatch

Design Language :
Coastal / Bio-regionalism

Special Features :
Beach showers, outdoor cafe, and reclaimed timber feature walls

Featured in : Condé Nast

In Harmony with the Shore

To ensure the project felt like an extension of the beach rather than an intrusion, we turned to the immediate environment for our material palette:

• The Casuarina Showers: Upon entering from the beach, guests are met with outdoor showers crafted from local Casuarina poles. These perch gracefully on the sand, framed by a natural backdrop of Pandanus trees.
  

• Reclaimed Narratives: The feature walls at the reception are composed of reclaimed wood salvaged from demolition waste on-site, merging the tones of the project with the surrounding ecology.
  

• Resilient Craft: The outdoor furniture utilizes brick and ferrocement countertops. These materials were chosen specifically for their ability to withstand the poetic but harsh reality of tropical beach weather—salt, wind, and humidity.
  

• Pathways of the Earth: Movement through the site is guided by textures of the land—locally sourced Laterite stone, brick, and Kadappa stone.
  

• Solar-Powered Glow: The project utilizes solar-powered LEDs throughout, creating a gentle evening ambiance that reduces operational costs while respecting the nocturnal cycles of the coastline.