Tease Me Cafe, Kottayam, Kerala (2019)**

Artist/Designer:

Project Location: India

Figure 1: The interior of the space, showcasing the solidified drapery and the silver pipes ( Source | Accessed : June 2, 2020 | Photographer: Design Pataki )

Figure 2: Astounding design of the sink, made to look like it was cast in fabric as part of the counter draping up ( Source | Accessed : June 2, 2020 | Photographer: Design Pataki )

Figure 3: The interior of the space, showcasing the solidified drapery and the silver pipes ( Source | Accessed : June 2, 2020 | Photographer: Design Pataki )

Style/Period(s):
Modern

Primary Material(s):
Textile, Concrete

Function(s):
Retail Store

Related Website(s):

Wallmakers Designers Official Website | Accessed : June 3, 2020

Design Pataki | Accessed : June 2, 2020

DesignBook Article | Accessed : November 3, 2020

JustDial.com Article | Accessed : November 3, 2020

Video | Accessed : November 3, 2020

Archello Article | Accessed : November 3, 2020

FOODYAS Article | Accessed : November 3, 2020

Significant Date(s):
21st Century, 2019

Additional Information:
Publications/Texts in Print:

Building Address: Karottukunnel Arcade, Gurukrupa Mall, Kurishukavala, Med. College, Kalathipady, Kottayam, Kerala 686008

Significant Dates: Began 2018, Completed in 2019

Supporting Staff/ Designers: Wallmakers, Oshin Varughese,

Tags: India, Tease Me Cafe, Kottayam, Kerala, 21st Century, 2019, 2018, History and Interiors, Sustainable design, Modern, Textile, Concrete, Retail Store, Cafe, Prasanth Mohan, Vinu Daniel, Wallmakers

This café was referred to as "cloth-crete" by the designer, as the whole concept of the space stemmed from dipping a cloth in concrete so that it forms a cast. This cloth was called "Kota" cloth and was a waste cloth. As the project budget was low and the cost and construction materials were an issue, the designer got creative and made partitions and even toilet sinks using this dipping method. This led to a structurally fluid space.

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