IFC Social

Taking inspiration from Brazilian favelas, where communities exist and thrive, IFC SOCIAL builds itself as an ‘urban favela. The visual connection through open spaces and brick jaalis gives the feeling of participation and also provides personal spaces, just as in a favela.

Enclosed in the glass facade of the M3M mall, Gurgaon, the distinct material palette alluding to the vernacular elements of a favela, makes it a spot hard to miss even from a distance. The material selection is careful and layered thoroughly to give an essence of inadvertent details, making the space seem as natural as possible. While the space is ideal for breezy community lunches in the afternoon, it doubles up as a high-octane bar in the evenings, where the day’s work meets the night’s play.