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Inviting Cafe and Community Space Designs in Bengaluru

byStudio SkapaTakes projects in Bengaluru, Hyderabad & across KarnatakaStarts from₹2,200 per sq ft of carpet areaView full gallery

Creating social spaces where architecture meets community, inspired by nature and local craft.

The coffee bar at Kana Cafe, featuring pastel green subway tiles and a white herringbone backsplash. This area is the heart of the cafe, designed with a chic and vibrant appearance to welcome patrons.

A wider view of the coffee bar and dessert display at Kana Cafe. The open design and consistent material palette make the space feel unified and inviting, encouraging interaction and community.

A traditional pizza oven clad in green and white mosaic chips stands as a playful focal point at Kana Cafe. This feature adds a unique, artisanal touch to the outdoor dining experience.

As featured in a magazine, this shot shows the beautiful mosaic-tiled pizza oven at Kana Cafe, perfectly integrated with the outdoor seating area and surrounding nature.

A repeat of the pizza oven image, emphasizing its role as a key feature in the cafe's design, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal.

The outdoor seating area at Kana Cafe, covered by a glass canopy to provide a sun-kissed experience. The minimal furniture and concrete flooring enhance the raw, earthy, and breezy feel inspired by Bali.

The outdoor dining space at Kana Cafe, surrounded by lush greenery. The seating is covered by a glass canopy, allowing patrons to enjoy the outdoors in comfort, reinforcing the nature-integrated theme.

Another perspective of the outdoor seating, showing the simple yet sophisticated olive green metal and grey rope furniture. The design creates a tranquil escape from the urban environment.

A glimpse of the serene outdoor seating at Kana Cafe, framed by bamboo leaves. The design is a testament to the harmonious relationship between urban architecture and natural elements.

The upper floor of Kana Cafe, where pastel green and peach hues create a soft and inviting atmosphere. The space includes varied seating arrangements, including this cozy nook with a built-in bench.

About Inviting Cafes & Community Spaces

At Kana Cafe, we integrated a glass canopy with concrete flooring to create an indoor-outdoor flow that feels like a tranquil escape. If you are planning a hospitality space, consider how the lighting and layout impact your customer's dwell time. A detail like our vertical pastel green tiles at the coffee bar is not just decoration; it anchors the entire room. Let’s discuss how we can balance your brand’s visual identity with the practical flow required for high-traffic service areas.

Designed F&B spaces across Bengaluru. — Approved by the tribe
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Studio Skapa

Takes projects in Bengaluru, Hyderabad & across KarnatakaStarts from ₹2,200 per sq ft of carpet area

I am Charita Kishore Rupa. My practice, Studio Skapa Architects, is built on the belief that spaces—especially those where people gather—should foster genuine connection. I treat every cafe and community project as an opportunity to blend traditional craft with the functional rigor that a high-traffic business demands.

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