The site is located on the first floor of an iconic mall in Bangalore – the Lido mall;
The entrance of the mall is through a double height atrium that has a lift lobby leading up to the first floor. The 5500 sqft of the first floor is dedicated to Bangalore Street Club.
The brief from the clients was to design a ‘restaurant court ‘– a fusion of an upscale restaurant ambience combined with a shared seating arrangement for multiple food kiosks. The restaurant court was to be designed to create a ‘bazaar’ like experience with retail counters dispersed within the seating layout. A bar was to be designed as an addition to the typical food court.

The space on the first floor had existing plumbing ducts and service corridors. The BOH & toilets for the restaurants were planned in close proximity to these services. Deep verandahs were carved out from the floor plate to accommodate outdoor seating – celebrating the salubrious climate of Bangalore.

Since the brand’s ethos was to adapt to the city it would be established in & give it a local identity; the interior design approach aimed at modernizing colonial Bangalore’s architecture elements with a soft industrial look and feel. Design elements like arch windows, wall moldings, subway tiled walls, cast iron railing, etc. were detailed with a contemporary twist.

The primary building blocks of the design – the food kiosks were designed in front of the BOH – with openings showcasing the live kitchen behind it. These food kiosks were designed as individual ‘furniture elements ‘(as opposed to the traditional food court kiosks separated by walls) separated by wood and metal shelving. The shelving beside the kiosks were designed to primarily store food but also as a showcase of the utensils / crockery used to make the food. These elements with a window looking into the BOH was designed to create a dynamic and engaging service experience. The linearity of the kiosks placed next to each other is highlighted with a traditional white and green marble pattern flooring that spatially defines the ‘food pick up ‘service corridor.

The seating is enveloped in a partition that is inspired from colonial elements like the arch windows & wainscoting on walls. The blue MDF molding forms a backdrop for the seating while the metal glass framework allows ample light to filter in during the day. This partition divides the indoor seating from the verandah, allowing expansive views to the outside whilst maintaining privacy between the indoor and outdoor seating.

The outdoor seating is designed to bring in the landscape into the space with views towards the metro line and the bustling city beneath. Whereas from the outside, the railing, metal columns, planters, arches and blinds highlighted by a tin ceiling helps in making the restaurant inviting from the street level.

Tying the vibrant colorful shell together, subtle monochromatic line drawings are planned on the exposed brick walls that talk about the ingredients used in the food served.