Commercial Spaces & Art Installations
Architecture extends beyond the home. From large-scale food courts in Hubballi to rapid-response art installations, I focus on creating public spaces that encourage interaction, awareness, and comfort.
A view looking up from inside the "Plastreen" installation. The interior is a living green wall, opening to the sky to make people think about nature and positive change.
The installation was built in just six days, showing the contrast between a wall of plastic waste on the outside and a sanctuary of living plants on the inside.
The "Foods Arena" in Hubballi is a large, open food court I designed using a Pre-engineered Building (PEB) system. The red superstructure and interior landscaping create a vibrant and welcoming public space.
We used planters and trees throughout the large 13,000 sq. ft. arena to mellow the scale and create the feeling of a garden restaurant.
Visitors interacting with the "Plastreen" installation at the ACETECH exhibition. The goal was to create a public awareness campaign about reducing plastic use.
A view of the entrance to the "Plastreen" installation, showing the structure made from a wire mesh cage filled with used plastic bottles.
Another perspective from inside the installation, looking up at the sky through a circle of green leaves.
About this collection
When designing the Foods Arena in Hubballi, we utilized a Pre-engineered Building (PEB) system for the 13,000 sq. ft. structure, but focused heavily on the 'soft' architecture. By integrating planters and internal trees throughout the large volume, we successfully mellowed the scale, creating the intimate, shaded feeling of a garden restaurant rather than a generic public hall.
My design principles for commercial and public spaces mirror my residential work—they are deeply rooted in the idea of the 'built and unbuilt.' Whether it is a dining space or an exhibit, the goal is to enhance the user's experience of the environment.
Commercial Design Philosophy
Commercial projects, like the Foods Arena, often demand efficiency in construction. The PEB system allows for vast, column-free spans, but this often risks feeling sterile or overwhelming. My approach involves using color and landscape to bring the architecture down to a human scale. The use of red for the superstructure adds warmth, while the internal greenery acts as a natural separator, creating cozy pockets within a large footprint.
Installations & Public Awareness
Installations like 'Plastreen' serve a different purpose: they are tactile, temporary, and meant to provoke thought. Designing this required a rigorous approach to collaboration and speed—the entire process, from ideation to execution, was completed in just six working days. We used a wire mesh cage filled with plastic waste to create the exterior 'shell,' contrasting sharply with the living green sanctuary hidden inside. This structure wasn't just about form; it was a functioning tool for public awareness at the ACETECH exhibition, demonstrating that even temporary architecture can hold a permanent message.
Whether it is a public-facing art piece or a functional commercial hub, I believe in balancing the rigid requirements of the site with a soft, natural aesthetic that resonates with people.
Chandrakant S. Kanthigavi
I am Chandrakant. I believe that commercial spaces and installations should be as thought-provoking as the homes we inhabit. I view every project, large or small, as an opportunity to bridge the gap between people and the natural world.
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