f&b, Architecture

BABYLON

JUBILEE HILLS, HYD

Location

11,126 sq ft

Built up Area

2023

Timeline

The project is situated in the Jubilee Hills neighborhood of Hyderabad, surrounded by residential plots on the South and East sides, with approach roads on the North and West sides. The site features a gentle slope from the South-west to the North-east, descending by 6 feet, while the Southern and Eastern plots are elevated by 20 feet with retaining walls. Specific areas were identified where the built structures could be placed, resulting in the creation of polygonal courtyards.

Seating areas in the semi-open zone are strategically arranged around existing trees, creating serene spaces and leading to a central courtyard where the brewery takes center stage. Perimeter beams incorporate integrated R.C.C. gutters that double as planters, adding greenery to the surroundings.

The design incorporates glass on the ground floor, promoting visual connections across all zones.

The three-level service block houses toilets, a kitchen, and an administration area, utilizing a composite structure of metal columns and R.C.C. beams and slabs for structural integrity. The elevated brewery provides visibility of the brew tanks from the approach road, adding to the allure of the site. The brewery slab is carefully coffered to support the brew tanks, while segmented circular columns create an illusion of weightlessness.

The double-height indoor bar connects harmoniously with the brewery's slab, and a floating concrete staircase leads to an intriguing mezzanine on the first floor, adding an element of surprise. To balance the scale of the indoor bar, a dynamic kinetic sculpture adds movement and visual interest.

Organic curves in flooring patterns and wall designs provide visual coherence and a break from geometric shapes. Washed concrete with black and red stone chips dominates the flooring, creating a monolithic presence. The indoor bar is enclosed by corten metal finished DGU frames, giving it a distinct visual identity.

The entrance structure features a suspended composite slab, visually seamless with the clever use of cables. The rustic material palette enhances the space's character, with Dholpur sandstone cladding the compound wall and finished concrete showcasing the beauty of the slabs.

Legend

  1. Entrance
  2. Courtyard
  3. Bar
  4. Open To Sky Seating
  5. Indoor Bar
  6. Toilet
  7. Store
  8. Locker Room
  9. Service

Legend

  1. Brewhouse
  2. Kitchen
  3. Service

Legend

  1. Room
  2. Service

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