In Hyderabad’s Film Nagar, Sabha Cafe replaces theatrical décor with a measured dialogue of materials and contrasts. The 3,500 sq ft space is grounded in concrete flooring, its raw matte surface interrupted by a slender stainless-steel inlay that subtly directs movement while introducing a restrained reflective shimmer. Above, a coffered ceiling of rhythmic recesses establishes order and depth, shaping light into a soft, diffused glow.
At the centre, a sculptural blue counter anchors the interior, counterbalanced by a vivid red menu board that elevates colour into a structural element rather than a surface gesture. Opposite, a platform constructed entirely of glass bricks introduces translucency, forming a luminous mass that echoes the ceiling grid while visually lightening the space. Behind it, a gently graduated textured wall shifts from dark to light. Across the café, seating appears as saturated colour blocks set against a neutral envelope.
AR VARSHA REDDY AND AR NIHARIKA DIDIGE
Principal Architects and Co-Founders, NaaV Studio, Hyderabad
PROJECT DETAILS
Project name: Sabha
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Area: 3500 sqft
Completion: 2025
Studio: NaaV Studio, Hyderabad
Principal Architect: Ar Niharika Didige and Varsha Reddy
Design Team: Revathi P and Sri Vaishnav
Photo Credits: Vivek Eadara
NaaV Studio, founded by architects Varsha Reddy and Niharika Didige in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills, is a vibrant architectural and interior design firm known for blending traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. The studio creates emotionally resonant, timeless spaces through careful site analysis, client collaboration, and innovative use of natural materials - wood, stone, brass, and wickeremphasizing textures, vibrant palettes, and climate-sensitive functionality. Their work is recognized among Hyderabad’s top architectural practices for crafting warm, site-responsive environments that balance cultural heritage with modern living.