Interior designer Shruti Jaipuria’s design of the US-based microbrewery Arbor Brewing Company in Bengaluru is a chic interpretation of an industrial grunge look. On entry, the immediate view is of the large stainless steel brew tanks encased within a glassed partition. The decision to expose them was to create an industrial art installation of sorts and form a focal drama point within the space. External glass panels were reclaimed and reused as the back panel in the bar. The design team at Jaipuria’s Maia Design further heightened the industrial look by the use of exposed metal and distressed wood finishes. The highlight of the bar is the long community table with a bench, above which hangs a stunning custom made lamp. Many zero watt bulbs encased in individual wooden cubes are suspended by link chains, creating an ethereal glow in the bar area. With an emphasis on a community building style and interaction, the multiple beer garden type benches enable customers to interact and engage with one another.
