Located within an industrial suburb of Bangalore, Sunrise Garden Restaurant emerges as a quiet counterpoint to its context — transforming a previously utilitarian structure into a layered spatial experience rooted in the idea of the garden as a place of pause, gathering, and imagination. Conceived as an urban oasis, the project explores how architecture can introduce softness, greenery, and sensory calm within an otherwise rugged industrial landscape.
This Garden Restaurant Emerges As A Layered Spatal Experience | M9 Design Studio
A key design strategy involved adaptive reuse. Parts of the existing building structure were retained and integrated into the new design to reduce construction costs and environmental impact while preserving a sense of continuity with the site’s history. The architectural intervention introduces a combination of raw materials — concrete, wood, steel, and vegetation — creating a neutral yet tactile framework that allows greenery to become the primary spatial protagonist.
The spatial configuration revolves around a central planted courtyard that acts as both a visual anchor and an environmental moderator. Dining areas unfold around this courtyard, allowing patrons to remain connected to the landscape regardless of where they sit. Circulation becomes experiential rather than purely functional, as staircases, terraces, and elevated seating zones offer shifting perspectives of plants, sky, and light. The upper level introduces semi-covered seating sheltered by sculptural canopy elements that filter sunlight while framing open views above, reinforcing the sensation of dining within a garden.
Materiality plays a crucial role in establishing atmosphere. Custom wall paneling introduces subtle texture to interior surfaces, while red/blue tones and patterned tiles create a restrained backdrop against which vegetation becomes vibrant and dynamic. Furniture elements were largely custom-designed and fabricated on site by local craftsmen, emphasizing both material authenticity and adaptability.
Light — both natural and artificial — informs the experiential quality of the space. Large openings and outdoor extensions maximize daylight. A grid of integrated lighting towards deeper areas ensures visual continuity during evening service. The project intentionally balances openness with intimacy. It enables diverse modes of occupancy ranging from casual daytime dining to more immersive evening experiences.
Ultimately, Sunrise Garden Restaurant positions itself as more than a hospitality project. It becomes a spatial narrative about reclaiming the idea of the garden within the contemporary city. By blending modest construction techniques with thoughtful spatial choreography, the project proposes an architecture that is simultaneously understated and experiential. It offers a slow, contemplative alternative to the fast-paced urban environment surrounding it.
Fact File
Designed by: M9 Design Studio
Project Type: Restaurants & Bars
Project Name: Sunrise Garden Restaurant
Location: Bangalore
Year Built: 2025
Built-up Area: 8934 sqft
Principal Architects: Nischal Abhaykumar & Jesal Pathak
Photograph Courtesy: Ekansh Goel
Manufacturers: Ikea picture frames, Jindal Steel, Pasolite LED lights, Ultratech Cement
Source: Archdaily
Firm’s Website Link: M9 Design Studio
Firm’s Instagram Link: M9 Design Studio
For Similar Project >>> The Bamboo Pavilion Adopts A Sustainable Living Approach In Today’s Time
KRIPA is a residence that reflects the personality and lifestyle of its homeowner — calm, open, and rooted in nature. The project focuses on creating light-filled, green spaces with minimal private zones, encouraging openness and connection. In a time when spaces are shrinking but expectations are rising, architecture becomes the medium to bridge this gap […]
The Sculpted Sanctuary is a masterclass in modern minimalist design. The project focuses on “Quiet Luxury”. It is the idea that a space doesn’t need bright colors or flashy decor to feel expensive. Instead, it uses raw natural materials, rich textures, and sharp architectural lines. This Home Is A Masterclass In Modern Minimalist Design | […]
A home is a living canvas. More than a carefully planned housing scheme, it is a silent witness to everyday routines, shared laughter, and collective memories that shape a lasting sense of belonging. It is defined by the intangible threads that quietly bind a family together. Housing Scheme: A Contemporary Home Designed Around Everyday Living […]
SIDHARTHA, is a four-bedroom modern house which is functional and aesthetic driven by the specific needs of the client. The location of the site is in a dense neighbourhood in Bengaluru, India. The contemporary urban dwelling frequently negotiates competing demands. It balances generous daylight and visual connection to the street with privacy, dust control, and […]
The first thing one notices at Ekya, a 12,000 sqft house in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills, is the silence of the wilderness. Courtyards and terracesrise at different levels rife with dense foliage. A three-storey-high boulder wall makes the house appear as though it has been carved from the rock, while the chirping of birds adds to […]
Layers don’t just sit here; they breathe, shift, and whisper through light. The Screen, set in the sun-drenched fabric of Solapur, Maharashtra, isn’t trying to scream luxury. It doesn’t need to. It moves quieter than that, more composed, more intentional, like a pause button carved into the chaos of the city. Spread across 4,125 sq. […]
We conceive EMA not as a conventional architectural object, but as a living continuum of memory, ecology, and craft. Located in Malappuram, Kerala, the 1,700 sq. ft. residence, designed with thermal comfort draws from vernacular wisdom and the philosophy of the Kaavu—the sacred grove—where humans, nature, and other living beings coexist without hierarchy. Within this […]
Set within the lush landscapes of Bharanikavu in Kollam, Arcade – a single storey residence that blends tropical modern architecture with colonial and traditional elements. Designed for a businessman, his wife (a teacher) and their two daughters, this house showcases a shared interest for elegance rooted in familiarity. This Single Storey Home Sits Amidst Lush […]
Located in HMT Layout, Bangalore, Isha_Srinidhi Nilaya stands as a multi-generational home designed on a compact 60×40 ft (2400 sq. ft) East facing plot, with a total built-up area of 8000 sq. ft. East Facing a lush public park, the residence responds to its urban setting through a layered design that balances privacy with a […]
Nestled within a 30×40 ft plot is the compact house design in Banashankari 6th Stage, Bengaluru. This residence for the Ellappans, reimagines traditional Indian living in a contemporary, spatially dynamic form. Designed for a family of three- Mr. Ellappan, his wife, and their teenage son- the house expresses a deep connection to vernacular roots while […]