How can a 19th century spinning mill inspire designers of a modern office? Can concrete work well with steel and wood? How important is a good light source? All these questions posed challenges for designers from P3 Architecture Studio and 360 DESIGN studio.
A dining room designed for the building's employees
Photo by Anna Gregorczyk, Photoarchitecture, © Pracownia Architektoniczna P3
The interior design of the office building was commissioned to the studio by a company that designs and manufactures fabrics and men's fashion. The modern office building was to be a combination of office and warehouse space - with a noticeable size advantage for the latter.
in search of inspiration
The designers took as their goal to appeal to the austere style of a turn-of-the-century spinning mill - stemming from the investor's business profile. This inspiration focused on the materials used in the construction of the production halls - avoiding all the historical shortcomings of factory buildings. The focus was on finishing the interiors in an industrial style. These are illuminated spaces, with a properly arranged rest area and adapted to the modern model of stationary work.
The rawness of the interior
The material that best shows up in this space is unpolished concrete with all the character of textures - their uniqueness, differences and uniqueness. Concrete elements here perform not only structural functions, but also aesthetic - they coherently complete the whole.
A view of the office with a skylight
Photo by Anna Gregorczyk, Photoarchitektura, © Pracownia Architektoniczna P3
The industrial character of the interior also consists of steel and metal elements. These are not only window frames, doors or black railings connected to concrete pillars, but also office equipment in the form of furniture or accessories. The uniform character of the space is also due to the maintenance of the whole in a consistent color scheme dictated by the distinct shade of black. Other metal elements, although completely different in nature, include exposed ventilation pipes. This is another element that gives the space an industrial feel.
Passages between rooms
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warming wood
In addition to concrete, which defines the space, and metal, which introduces a uniform character, wood is also an important factor in this arrangement. It was used to upholster the utility and sanitary rooms, which thus stand out in the space. Wood was also subordinated to the dining room space. It is the dominant material in this interior, along with the black kitchen cabinetry.
dining room
Photo by Anna Gregorczyk, Photoarchitecture, © Pracownia Architektoniczna P3
openness to light
As the architects emphasize, in the case of a space serving, among other things, textile designers, the role of natural light should be kept in mind. That's why they decided to place a skylight in the center of the building. It allows the space to be illuminated not only from the facade, but also from the inside. In addition, it allows to highlight the staircase.
A view of the floors from the inside
Photo by Anna Gregorczyk, Photoarchitecture, © P3 Architectural Studio
Vertical l ouvers mounted on the building's façade are an interesting solution for regulating the flow of light. They were made of meshed metal mesh. Such a pattern was also not chosen at random - the meshes are supposed to refer to the textile character of the company.
Vertical blinds were decided on the facade
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looking for the right conditions
The project by Architecture Studio P3 and 360 DESIGN shows how one can refer to history while referring to character - industrial textile factories. Respecting certain outlines, the designers managed to create a space that is calm, pleasant and suitable for working conditions.
first floor offices
Photo by Anna Gregorczyk, Photoarchitecture, © Pracownia Architektoniczna P3
