Cafe 90
Location
BANGALORE, KARNATAKA
Services
Architecture, Interior Design
Date
2023
Budget
35,000 GBP
Materials
- Coconut Shell Filler Slab
- Jali Walls
- Recycled Timber
- Industrial Metal
Design Brief
Cafe 90 is a coffee shop located in the central zone of Bangalore, Karnataka, one of India’s busiest urban environments. The project is a renovation of an existing building, with the café extending across the first floor and terrace level. The brief focused on transforming the old structure into a vibrant social space while responding to its dense urban context.
Concept & Spatial Planning
Every nook and corner of the available area was utilized. As the building faces a crowded street, the elevation was treated with jali walls, creating a visual buffer from urban chaos. The terrace roof used a filler slab technique with coconut shells to reduce weight and create integrated lighting opportunities. The vertical progression from the first floor to the terrace creates a layered hospitality experience, turning spatial constraints into intimate seating opportunities.
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