The New Studio for Tolila + Gilliland is a Stripped-Down Attic
Mary Van Puymbroeck — June 20, 2017 — Art & Design
References: tolilagilliland & dezeen
Paris-based architects Tolila + Gilliland's revitalized industrial workshop serves as the space for its new office.
What was once an attic that served as an atelier for a number of businesses has been stripped down to a bare-bones space with hidden functionality. Tolila + Gilliland's 12-person team relocated to the attic space after the company outgrew its old office. The architects peeled back drop ceilings to reveal the industrial bones of the building and a 4.5 m high, timber-pitched roof. They then replaced ceiling tiles with wood-fiber insulated panels and scattered sky lights. According to Nicholas Gilliland, "When we arrived the ceiling was low, with dark offices -- we opened-up everything to create a new configuration allowing smaller workgroups within a larger open space."
Steel shelving units divide the space and provide privacy. The space is now warm, open and highly functional.
What was once an attic that served as an atelier for a number of businesses has been stripped down to a bare-bones space with hidden functionality. Tolila + Gilliland's 12-person team relocated to the attic space after the company outgrew its old office. The architects peeled back drop ceilings to reveal the industrial bones of the building and a 4.5 m high, timber-pitched roof. They then replaced ceiling tiles with wood-fiber insulated panels and scattered sky lights. According to Nicholas Gilliland, "When we arrived the ceiling was low, with dark offices -- we opened-up everything to create a new configuration allowing smaller workgroups within a larger open space."
Steel shelving units divide the space and provide privacy. The space is now warm, open and highly functional.
Trend Themes
1. Revitalized Industrial Workshops - An emerging trend of repurposing industrial spaces for creative and functional work environments.
2. Bare-bones Design - The trend of stripping down interiors to reveal the industrial bones of a building for a minimalistic aesthetic.
3. Functional Open Spaces - The trend of creating large open spaces that allow for collaborative work while incorporating designated areas for privacy.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can explore innovative ways to repurpose and transform industrial spaces into unique and functional work environments.
2. Renovation and Construction - The renovation and construction industry can capitalize on the demand for transforming old and underutilized spaces into revitalized and creative workspaces.
3. Furniture and Interior Design - The furniture and interior design industry can develop innovative solutions for creating functional and flexible workspaces within industrial environments.
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