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Rope Terrace Cafe by The Grid Architects |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
TS: •While the craftsmen were tying the rope to the pipe it was easy to keep the rope straight at the narrow end but as the angle increased the length and weight of the rope increased and to keep the rope straight they applied more pressure resulting in the pipe to bend. We realized This may damage the existing structure, so we let the rope be slightly loose. The sagging part of the rope created dramatic shape and shadows
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
TS: Rope has been a tool used throughout time and the material has a purpose making an impressive statement. It has a beautiful texture and natural rope is made from natural fibers. These fibers are obtained from organic material (such as materials produced by plants). Reemphasizing the need to go back to roots and source natural and earthy materials.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
TS: The plan is to reach this design to as many as possible so that the people realize that a sustainable and economical project is possible easily, it’s a shared aspiration that we work for.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
TS: About 2 to 3 days and rest all decisions were taken onsite with the ongoing challenges and processes.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
TS: Exploring Rope as a material opened many avenues in our thinking and strengthened our design philosophy. With budget strictures there was a conscious endeavour to create an innovative, attractive and efficient space. Rope was our main material and design concept and weaving as a spatial partition defined the function for each space and experience. The adaptability of the material as a form allowing you to experiment with different sizes is a winner for the eco conscious The client had left the design completely up to us.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
TS: As the young clients were dependent on us it gave us the freedom to translate the idea and this followed our ideology too
FS: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
TS: The Rope materials used in the Indian Charpoy was our source of inspiration.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
TS: We would like to encourage the humankind that design by a designer can come out with exceptional results which are economical and sustainable and user friendly.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
TS: Rope can be used in its simplistic state to influence form and shape of a space and it symbolically inherits the interwoven spaces and light that creates new depth of fields, perspectives and sight lines. The processional influence simultaneously creates an interactive and changing quality of the space maintaining fluid motions of light and dynamism making this project an interesting intervention.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
TS: The humble material Jute Rope the focus materials itself gave the name to the design.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
TS: Autocad, sketchup
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
TS: •The south-west facade features corrugated sheet as a protective layer from harsh sunlight. •The flooring is recycled babool wood •The angles of the woven canopy were decided such that the part canopy created a shadow for the rest of the terrace. •Building by-laws precluded the possibility of any kind of permanent or semi-permanent structure so we could cover the terrace with semi-permanent structure only, so the Rope was an apt material keeping in mind the climate. If the rope was watered, it would make the surrounding cool and it also does not absorb and retain heat
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
TS: As local materials were sourced so all local labour and craft was encouraged.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
TS: Local technology and common sense. To ensure that resources are judiciously used.
FS: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
TS: We started with the thought that be sensitive to the local culture and natural environment. Some of the research included studying the Sun path, Rope materials, sustainable materials with low carbon footprints and means and ways to construct environmentally conscious spaces.
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
TS: •The flooring is recycled babool wood sourced from the forest department for very low cost. The wood was not directly screwed on the floors so as to not damage the waterproofing layer for the offices below. Instead, flooring modules with aluminium frames (aluminium as it does not rust) were laid such that water flows easily below it. •Building by-laws precluded the possibility of any kind of permanent or semi-permanent structure so we could cover the terrace with semi-permanent structure only, so the Rope was an apt material keeping in mind the climate. If the rope was watered, it would make the surrounding cool and it also does not absorb and retain heat. •While the craftsmen were tying the rope to the pipe it was easy to keep the rope straight at the narrow end but as the angle increased the length and weight of the rope increased and to keep the rope straight they applied more pressure resulting in the pipe to bend. We realized This may damage the existing structure, so we let the rope be slightly loose. The sagging part of the rope created dramatic shape and shadows.
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
TS: our project is simple and built with humble and sustainable materials and techniques, low maintenance, low carbon footprint. The purpose of the design was achieved as per client’s requirements and our philosophy. The project is close to nature and the design approach was honest
FS: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
TS: The project can be delivered at its best by having simple solutions, local and sustainable materials and local labour. Our approach and willingness need to be positive and we need to be persistent with our beliefs are our learnings.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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