This Ceramic-Tiled Design Apartment Building Mixes Old with New
Farida Helmy — May 27, 2014 — Art & Design
Bringing back the authentic and very charming ceramic-tiled design back in style, Portuguese studio OODA has designed 14 studio flats in a vintage building with a retro-tiled facade.
Giving the traditional ceramic-tiled design style a makeover, the flats are located in a nineteenth-century building that still has some of its original features -- which gives the pads even more appeal -- and new contemporary details such as folded metal staircases.
With a bevy of apartments to choose from that range in size from 28 square meters to 105 square meters, this is the perfect mix of old and new that chic youngsters are looking for.
"The client's objective was to cater for the younger market as the building is near universities, hospitals, the art district and the nightlife area," says architect Diogo Brito.
Giving the traditional ceramic-tiled design style a makeover, the flats are located in a nineteenth-century building that still has some of its original features -- which gives the pads even more appeal -- and new contemporary details such as folded metal staircases.
With a bevy of apartments to choose from that range in size from 28 square meters to 105 square meters, this is the perfect mix of old and new that chic youngsters are looking for.
"The client's objective was to cater for the younger market as the building is near universities, hospitals, the art district and the nightlife area," says architect Diogo Brito.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Tiled Design - Opportunity for businesses to revive and modernize the nostalgic ceramic-tiled design style.
2. Vintage-inspired Architecture - Growing demand for restoring and renovating historic buildings with a mix of old and new elements.
3. Compact Living Spaces - Emerging trend of smaller, multifunctional living spaces to cater to the needs of urban, young professionals.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture & Design - Innovative opportunities to create new architectural designs that blend retro aesthetics with contemporary elements.
2. Real Estate Development - Potential for developers to transform vintage buildings into trendy residential spaces for young professionals.
3. Interior Design - Scope for interior designers to incorporate retro-tiled designs and optimize compact living spaces in contemporary apartments.
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