Work submitted for the competition
"Best Interior Design Diploma 2023/2025".
The subject of the project is the concept of adapting an abandoned industrial building in Finland into a workshop and exhibition space. The building is located in the small town of Kaarina in the province of Western Finland, part of the Varsinais-Suomi region. With the adaptation and resumption of use, the warehouse has gained a new function and value - it creates an art space for meetings and organization of various events. The name given to the new facility - Tiilivar - comes from Finnish words meaning "brick" and "warehouse."
axonometry
© Jakub Krawczak
The project was based on a three-dimensional digital scan of the original brick warehouse building by Lassi Kaukonen. The warehouse is an example of old industrial architecture, where brick columns and wooden trusses are key structural elements. In the scans presented here, we can see the noticeably deteriorated structure of the building, especially the roofing. The most distinctive element of the building is the preserved wooden roof truss, which spans the entire length of the building. The main goal of the project was to bring out and highlight the beauty of the rafter framing, thus preserving the authenticity of the building while giving it a modern look through further design work.
reception
© Jakub Krawczak
In order to make the roof truss as visible as possible, the functional layout, i.e. the necessary wall divisions, does not interfere with the visual perception of the ceiling. The number of enclosed rooms
has been reduced to a minimum, thus enabling the construction of a large open exhibition and workshop space. At the entrance, on the right, there is a reception space with a counter made of glass bricks. The main zone of the facility is a vast open space located in the western part of the building. Depending on your needs, you can freely configure the arrangement of tables and cubbies, adapting the space to specific events.
side section of the open-space
© Jakub Krawczak
open-space with a sample exhibition
© Jakub Krawczak
Despite the apparently industrial nature of the building, the goal of the adaptation was not to create a heavy, industrial feel to the entire facility. Thanks to the color palette used in the project, the visual effect is quite different. Contrary to the original associations with a factory loft look, the entire space was kept in bright colors, creating a base for the spatial forms presented and exhibited in the facility. The light-colored window woodwork blends with the sandblasted and restored brick, thus creating a
thus creating a striking contrast between the delicate, light-colored window frames and the raw texture. The restoration of the bricks exposed their natural color, restored the building to its former luster and highlighted its historic character. Beige window profiles add lightness and provide a modern touch, which, combined with the rustic brick, creates a cohesive composition.
conference room
© Jakub Krawczak
The building also serves an exhibition function. The open space can easily be developed for the presentation of various works of art, ceramic forms and spatial products. To allow for quick and convenient rearrangement, the washroom also serves as a storage area. If necessary, folded tables and unneeded chairs can be placed there, freeing up space for displays. Specially designed cubbies in illuminated cuboids made of glass blocks are used for exhibits. Their semi-transparent, delicate finish provides an ideal base for presentations, and the possibility of additional illumination makes it possible to create different scenes and change the visual perception depending on the time of day.
exhibition room
© Jakub Krawczak
restroom
© Jakub Krawczak
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