SPACES AT IFBE

EXPLORE THREE UNIQUE SPACES FOR PRIVATE EVENTS

A home for the city's creative community, this stunning 10,000 sqft former Ice Factory in the heritage precinct of Ballard Estate is now a vibrant cultural centre, a home for the city's creative community. Here history meets the contemporary. To experience our distinctive spaces, contact us.

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    The Substation

    The gateway to the core spaces of IFBE, the linear Substation is perfect to host an intimate display or announce a larger exhibition inside.

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    The Cathedral

    A contemporary take on a shrine, IFBE's second- largest exhibition space, The Cathedral overlooks the banyan tree and the central courtyard.

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    The Ice Factory

    Soaring to a height of 22 feet and entirely column- free, this is the beating heart of this vibrant complex. The Ice Factory is a versatile space that can be endlessly reimagined.

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Additional Spaces

These spaces sit in conjunction with the core ones and complete IFBE.

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The Courtyard

The open courtyard is a feature of most traditional Indian dwellings. All paths at IFBE converge at the Courtyard, which is home to a magnificent banyan tree that inspired this project. First-time and regular visitors alike gravitate to this banyan tree to absorb and enjoy the nurturing, healing, and creative energies it exudes.
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The Banyan Tree Café

This buzzy eatery is situated on the ground floor and serves a wholesome and healthy menu of salads, sandwiches and smoothies. It is the perfect spot for a catch-up with friends before or after a performance.
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Native Bombay Restaurant and Bar

With exposed brickwork and vintage Burma teak, Native Bombay Restaurant and Bar offers a contemporary spin on regional Indian cuisine.

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