jPlayte are a gastro-architect duo who use local food as a tool for collective healing. Their work is rooted in community—creating site-specific experiences that explore the intersection between art, architecture, and the politics of food.

Founded by Niyanta Sharma, an artist and architectural designer with Indian heritage, and Wesley Hauler-Winterford, a nutritionist and cook with Māori heritage. Together, Playte explores the joy of gastronomy



The Menu: Food & Scent
2025  
LAS Gallery

roti, pickled onions & cucumber raita


Above all, The Menu is a sculptural table, a performance platform and a communal gathering point that embodies the participatory spirit at the heart of LAS. A multi-sensory party that’s been carefully curated from start to finish, with a programme unfolding across multiple sites and performance spaces.