Tengbom Uses Existing Elements in the 1930s Factory as a Studio
Amy Duong — November 27, 2024 — Art & Design
References: en.tengbom.se & dezeen
Swedish architecture firm Tengbom has set up its studio inside a Stockholm factory first built in the 30s. It has since been renovated and it is filled with reused and existing elements. The studio has repurposed various elements from its previous studio including display desks and shelving units before selling what has not been used. The team placed a gym, a model workshop, meeting rooms, and more at the root of the plan with two large skylights for natural lighting.
Tengbom shares, "Colours, materials and biophilia have been used to enhance wellbeing and connectedness with nature within the studio. The liveliness of imperfections such as stains on zinc surfaces and unevenly painted walls are to be celebrated. Even the toilets have an original architectural or landscape sketch handpainted on the walls to inspire our creativity."
Image Credit: Emil Fagander and Felix Gerlach.
Tengbom shares, "Colours, materials and biophilia have been used to enhance wellbeing and connectedness with nature within the studio. The liveliness of imperfections such as stains on zinc surfaces and unevenly painted walls are to be celebrated. Even the toilets have an original architectural or landscape sketch handpainted on the walls to inspire our creativity."
Image Credit: Emil Fagander and Felix Gerlach.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Workspace Design - Enhanced natural lighting and biophilic design elements promote employee wellbeing in repurposed factory studios.
2. Repurposed Office Furniture - Reuse of existing desks and shelving units from previous locations reduces waste and lowers setup costs for new studio spaces.
3. Historical Architectural Integration - Preserving and celebrating imperfections of old factory elements, like zinc stains, adds unique character to modern workspace environments.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Incorporating reused and repurposed materials from historical factories introduces eco-friendly and cost-efficient studio designs.
2. Interior Design - Blending biophilic principles with vintage factory aesthetics creates engaging and refreshing work environments.
3. Furniture Manufacturing - Designing adaptable furniture that can be easily repurposed aligns with sustainable practices in workspace renovation projects.
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