The High Spirits Makeover: An Interview With Interior Designer Ravi Vazirani

“When I went there, I basically realized it was the 'Ghetto's' or 'Toto' of Pune--Completely different in its own way, but a rite of passage for everyone. My first thought was - I don't want to be the guy who screws up Ghetto!”

High Spirits'

Panorama of the live gig area. The most loyal visitors' favourite spot gets a major design overhaul.

I. How does one redesign a place without messing with it too much?

II. So what was the initial approach?

III. So has anything changed completely?

As for the rear--it's again very versatile. Earlier it had the green roof which has now been removed, now there are canopies on either end and the space just feels more open.

The inside (pictured above) underwent the most massive changes in the design scheme of things.

IV. Have the changes made High Spirits more current/relevant?

V. Stylistically speaking, what does the vibe of High Spirits emanate post facelift?

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VI. Being the mothership music venue of Pune, having music at the forefront of everything- was that an enabler or a barrier for your ideas?

Ravi's design studio: 

Words: Sanaya Ardeshir

Image Credit: Ravi Vazirani