Bengaluru airport’s 080 Lounge in Terminal 2 celebrates local heritage, art: Report

The 080 Lounge in Kempegowda International Airport's Terminal 2 showcases Bengaluru and Karnataka's heritage through local art, music, and cuisine.

Published on: Aug 7, 2024, 15:15:37 IST

By Yamini C S

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The newly inaugurated 080 Lounge in Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru pays tribute to the city’s rich heritage through a blend of local art, music, and culinary experiences.

Highlights include the Music Tree sculpture and a focus on Bengaluru’s nightlife and coffee culture.

This lounge epitomizes the four foundational themes of Terminal 2: sustainability, art and culture, the concept of a terminal in a garden, and advanced technology, the Deccan Herald reported. By overseeing operations internally, the airport ensures its sustainability objectives are met, earning international recognition for its initiatives.

A standout feature of the lounge is the Music Tree sculpture, intricately crafted from Lantana wood by tribal artisans from the Nilgiris, symbolizing the region’s artistic talent. Additionally, the 080 Lounge encapsulates Bengaluru’s vibrant nightlife, live music culture, and Karnataka’s renowned coffee tradition, the report noted.

Terminal 2 also displays artwork depicting iconic Bengaluru locations such as Commercial Street and Brigade Road. The terminal has enhanced its retail and dining options with a mix of local and international brands. In a move towards inclusivity, all restaurants within the terminal provide Braille menus and offer a grab-and-go counter for the convenience of passengers, the publication added.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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