DESIGN NAME: vapour bangalore
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Restaurant
INSPIRATION: Terrace spaces with open views on all sides form the inspiration for this design. The entire layout is done to maximize the views outside. From each table the city view is visible. The main hall was purposely constructed with a large height to provide a feel of a larger space.The upper deck is further elevated to enhance the views.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A space stretching out onto a larger terrace on the 15th floor not only provides great views of the city but is also a unique experience to dine-in. With an extensive terrace the enclosed space becomes equally charming. The project has been designed to enter a huge space that keeps subdividing itself into smaller space that provides a unique feature to this place. The Main entry features sculptures of workmen on a beam eating and drinking in their lunch time. The sculptures are created and paced here to set up a mood of casual and informal dining.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The entry to the space is directly not into a double height area, but an entry foyer that leads to a double height space, which creates a sense of volume. Here the space looks like it can gather a lot of people and treat them well. The bar counter next to the wall is the only feature in the double height area while all the seating is pushed under the normal height area to create a cosier feel to the dining space. The space has two first floor levels which has a single staircase leading to it. The double height area of the staircase has been used to create a beam with sculptures of construction workers sitting on it and having their lunch and beer. This area is visible directly from the entry point and works as main attraction element in the space.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project was started in July 2017 completed in Dec 2018. The project is located in sarjapur road, in Bangalore, India.
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The flooring is done in vitrified tiles, while the walls are cladded with fly ash bricks and left as it is with its texture. The fly ash bricks finished with a coat of lacquer to maintain hygiene. The ceiling has been done in graphic boards hung from the true slab that is left exposed with all services in its natural concrete finish.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The project has a total area of 1250 Sqmt. spread on to two level with a terrace seating 300 covers.
TAGS: bar, restaurant, brewpub,pub, bangalore, bar exchange
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Minimalist design was studied including study of large ball rooms and large volume spaces such as atrium's in commercial spaces and large public buildings.
CHALLENGE: The most relevant creative challenge was to keep the large volume present by a high ceiling of the interior space intact and use the same to provide a non imposing and airy feel to the entire space.
ADDED DATE: 2018-02-26 13:33:04
TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Devesh Bhatia and Pratyay Chakrabarti
IMAGE CREDITS: sameer chawda
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