A dark metal frame and illuminated lettering make the entrance legible from the mall. The counter and yellow ceiling feature are visible from the concourse.

Commercial

Burger Lab at Centaurus — Signal & Steel

Centaurus Mall, Islamabad

The project

A yellow loop of light gives the room a recognisable signal. Brushed stainless steel and charcoal tile define a precise service edge, while oak tables, mustard upholstery and oxblood chairs create a warm place to sit. A contemporary fast-food interior with a strong identity and a relaxed social centre.

Typology: Commercial
Location: Centaurus Mall, Islamabad
Year: 2026
Area: 1920 sqft
Services: Interior design concept and architectural visualisation

Two rhythms, one room

Quick ordering and collection run along the counter, while slower dining gathers around the communal table and banquette. A curved counter end and rounded tables soften movement. The concept studies follow a yellow line as it becomes a light, a service edge and a recognisable room.

A yellow ceiling loop defines the shared dining space. Brushed steel, terrazzo and warm timber give the restaurant a crisp, tactile character.

A rounded stainless counter gives ordering and collection a clear edge. A dark tiled base grounds the metal and carries the line through the room.

Mustard upholstery and oxblood chairs create a warmer dining edge. Rounded oak tables soften the contrast with the steel service zone.

A central communal table creates a sociable anchor. Separate routes around it connect the service counter with the banquette seating.

The collection point sits beside the kitchen pass, using a simple yellow marker to distinguish it from the ordering position.

A close material study brings together brushed steel, oak, mustard upholstery, oxblood seating and speckled terrazzo.

A second frontage study explores the illuminated wordmark and yellow ceiling feature under softer evening mall light.