This Converted Office Space Used to be a Church
Laura McQuarrie — October 30, 2014 — Eco
References: acato.nl & design-milk
If you can believe it, this converted office space once used to be a church. The building was transformed by BBVH Architects, updating the interior so that it became comfortable, up to code, sustainable and suitable for web design firm Acato to use.
Before it was renovated, the interior of the church read like a maze, with awkward corridors and small spaces that needed to be opened up. The design was separated into three separate units, turning the former church hall into Acato's new office space and the two remaining units into residential apartment units. Although the original church design posed many challenges for the architects, one great thing that remained from the original building are the tall towering ceilings.
Before it was renovated, the interior of the church read like a maze, with awkward corridors and small spaces that needed to be opened up. The design was separated into three separate units, turning the former church hall into Acato's new office space and the two remaining units into residential apartment units. Although the original church design posed many challenges for the architects, one great thing that remained from the original building are the tall towering ceilings.
Trend Themes
1. Converted Spaces - Businesses and architects can capitalize on the trend of converting underutilized spaces like churches into functional working environments.
2. Flexible Design - Flexible and adaptable design approaches can help to overcome architectural challenges and transform spaces into modern and comfortable work environments.
3. Sustainable Reuse - The trend of sustainable reuse can help architects and businesses to create functional and environmentally-friendly workspaces in unique and challenging buildings.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore the trend of converting underutilized spaces to develop innovative designs that transform unconventional spaces into modern business environments.
2. Real Estate - Real estate agents can take advantage of the opportunity to repurpose unconventional spaces and market them as unique and attractive living or working environments to potential buyers or renters.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can capitalize on the trend of sustainable reuse and flexible design to create innovative and functional workspaces that reflect the unique character of the building's original design.
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