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Cardboard Cafe, Mumbai, India (2019)**

Artist/Designer:

Project Location: Mumbai, India

Figure 1: Interior of the cafe, showing the undulating carboard along with the inbuilt seating ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Mrigank Sharma )
Figure 2: Detail of the cardboard cut ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Mrigank Sharma )
Figure 3: A wave of cardboard right next to the table ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Mrigank Sharma )
Figure 4: Service counter, flanked by a wall of cardboard ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Mrigank Sharma )
Figure 5: A parametric and homogenous cardboard masterpiece ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Mrigank Sharma )
Figure 6: Layers of cardboard detail ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Mrigank Sharma )

Style/Period(s):
Contemporary

Primary Material(s):
Cardboard

Function(s):
Restaurant

Related Website(s):

Curbed Article | Accessed : April 25, 2020
Dezeen Article | Accessed : April 25, 2020
DesignBoom | Accessed : November 3, 2020
Video Review | Accessed : November 3, 2020
Midday India Video | Accessed : November 3, 2020
The Architect's Newspaper Article | Accessed : November 3, 2020
StirWorld Article | Accessed : November 3, 2020
The New Indian Express | Accessed : November 3, 2020
The Lonely Planet Article | Accessed : November 3, 2020
Zomato Article | Accessed : November 3, 2020

Significant Date(s):
21st Century, 2019

Additional Information:
Publications/Texts in Print:



Building Address: Adani Inspire, G Block, Patthar Nagar, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051, India



Significant Dates: 13th April 2019



Supporting Staff/ Designers:
Graphic design: Tanya Eden
Project manager: Abdur Rehman
Fabrication: Haresh Mehta, Jayna Packaging
Kitchen consultant: B.S. International
HVAC: Heeqay Air conditioning Company
Electrical consultant: James Electricals


Tags: India, Cardboard Cafe, Mumbai, India, 21st Century, 2019, History and Interiors, Contemporary, Cardboard, Restaurant, Interiors, Sustainable design, Cafes, Nudes



This is a very small and modest café, but the entire thing is constructed from cardboard. These sheets of corrugated cardboard take on a very parametric form, they also insulate and act as acoustic barriers for the space. From the chairs, to the walls and even the pendant light - all items show a homogenous nature as they are all made from the same material. The table tops are coated with a wax treatment to seal the cardboard and prevent it from wear and tear.

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