Rope
Rope is a terrace cafe designed as an open rooftop space. The project is named after jute rope, a local, low cost and recyclable material used to form woven canopies and partitions. The canopies take inspiration from the traditional Indian charpoy and define separate seating islands. Jute has low thermal conductivity, and watered jute helps keep the surrounding air cool. The flooring is made of recycled babool wood laid on aluminium frames so that water can drain below. Recycled corrugated sheets shade the south west facade.
Rope Terrace Cafe by The Grid Architects was recognized as an exceptional illustration of architectural design by the A' Design Awards. Rope Terrace Cafe was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2020. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design recognition program that celebrates exceptional design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
