A {tag:studenci} from UAP's Department of Interior Design and Scenography has created a functional and eco-friendly space, following the Zero Waste movement and thus opposing the overproduction of clothing. In the fashion house she designed, clothing is made from recycled materials, and furnishings are environmentally friendly and largely made from recycled materials.
projection
© Zuzanna Błoszyk
a breakdown of the interior of the former steam locomotive depot
The building of the former steam locomotive depot has been divided into three main zones: warehouse, office and tailoring, with a separate demonstration space. The warehouse zone includes two large warehouses and bathrooms, necessary for the smooth operation of the plant.
office zone
The office zone includes as many as 16 rooms, including a photo studio, designer and creative director's studios, laundry room, canteen, and stylist's room. An interesting architectural solution is the rooms located in the former steam locomotive hall, the shape of which leads to a common convergence point - a turntable located outside the building.
visualization of the sewing room
© Zuzanna Błoszyk
tailoring zone
The largest part of the building is occupied by the tailoring zone, the centerpiece of which is a tunnel made of light-permeable cullet panels. The structure is reminiscent of a railroad tunnel, which directly relates to the former function of the steam locomotive depot. This space houses a design studio, a cutting room, a sewing room and a boutique, equipped with modular and mobile furniture and a fully openable wall. Thanks to this solution, the boutique can be connected to the show area, creating an ideal, clean backdrop for photo shoots. Space for photojournalists is achieved by folding a wall separating the stylist's studio with mobile equipment, allowing free arrangement of the space.
catwalk visualization
© Zuzanna Błoszyk
storage and studios
A small storeroom located near the employee locker room and restrooms has been designated for equipment storage. The tailoring area also includes a demonstration facility, located next to the storage area. The studios have been fitted with the necessary machines, long tables, numerous hangers and storage areas. Their arrangement, as in other rooms of the hall, refers to the radial layout of railroad tracks and repair channels, reflecting the historical function of the building.
visualization by the design studio
© Zuzanna Błoszyk
reference to history and modern functionality
The steel structure of the tunnel, the raw concrete floor and the visible repair canals are intended as a reminder of the building's industrial past. The level of the canals was raised and old clothing was placed inside to highlight the problem of fast fashion and its impact on the environment.
visualization of the boutique
© Zuzanna Błoszyk
The bright, well-lit interior subtly highlights the richly colored fabrics and powder-coated structural elements and glass panes set in steel frames. In between are poufs made from recycled materials used during events. Also planned are concrete benches with colorful led lighting, placed under the windows along the building's outer arch, increasing the functionality of the space.
