{
  "id": 17578546,
  "title": "Design and experience: How Essensai 067 crafts an open-air lifestyle and community destination",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/design-and-experience-how-essensai-067-crafts-an-open-air-lifestyle",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-01T07:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "YourStory",
    "slug": "yourstory",
    "url": "https://yourstory.com/2026/10/design-experience-community-essensai-067-photography"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Essensai 067, a unique open-air lifestyle and community destination, has emerged as a refreshing alternative to the typical multi-storeyed, air-conditioned malls found in rapidly growing cities. Launched in 2014, this innovative space in Whitefield offers a distinctive approach to retail, dining, entertainment, and community engagement.\n\nDiffering from conventional retail destinations, Essensai 067 embraces a green and spacious setting, promoting relaxation and quality time over the confined spaces of a traditional mall. Visitors can enjoy landscaped areas and relaxed outdoor experiences, fostering a more enjoyable and stress-free environment.\n\nWhat sets Essensai 067 apart is its pet-friendly policy, a rarity in many other retail environments and dining establishments. The artworks and design elements encourage visitors to slow down and savor their time, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, culture, and community involvement.\n\nThe open-air design incorporates natural landscaping, solar energy, and climate-sensitive architecture, subtly conveying messages of environmental protection. The space hosts a variety of live music performances, cultural events, exhibitions, flea markets, and other community gatherings. These events have included garba nights, Christmas carnivals, qawaali, open-air movie nights, and pop-up markets, catering to diverse interests and age groups.\n\nOne notable event was the Kidzeprenuer Flea Market, where children aged 6-14 took charge of running their own stalls for two days, showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit. This inclusive environment caters to the entire community, making Essensai 067 a vibrant and engaging destination for all.",
  "summary": "In this photo essay from Whitefield, we showcase design highlights from Essensai 067 along with founder insights.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}