A century-old dry-goods warehouse is reinterpreted for design studios and workshops. The building retains its original structure; new interventions layer onto the historical fabric without erasing it.
Heritage and Transformation
The 1920s reinforced concrete skeleton was left visible while the technical infrastructure was renewed. The worn texture of the column capitals meets the precision of new steel details. This dialogue makes the building readable as both document and programme.
Programme
Six independent design studios, a shared workshop space, a small library, and a ground-floor café open to the public. The courtyard was defined as the heart of the building: green, semi-covered, suited to seasonal use.
Facade Strategy
The original rubble stone facade facing the street was preserved. On the courtyard side, lightweight steel-framed glass galleries were added. The joint detail between old and new keeps both systems visible and legible.
“Conservation is not freezing — it is the capacity to transform.”
