Copenhagen-based research and design lab SPACE10 takes cues from community-centric design for its headquarters. The space was recently redesigned and upgraded in collaboration with architecture practice Spacon & X. The project mainly focused on the main floor of the three-story building and channeled the sensibilities of community-centric design to strengthen creative impulses, desire for collaboration, and connection to visitors—all key for research and design labs.
Spacon & X and SPACE10 drew inspiration from newsstands for the lab's public library which includes "100 books, magazines, and titles for kids" hand-picked by the SPACE10 team. The floor also includes "a kiosk where visitors can check out and purchase local drinks and snacks." These functionalities are supported by a bright and colorful aesthetic.
Image Credit: Seth Nicolas
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Community-centric Design
- Increasing focus on community needs to drive design decisions to create more engaging and collaborative spaces.
- Public Library Reinvention
- Re-imagining the traditional public library concept as a community gathering space with carefully curated selection of books, magazines, and titles.
- Retail Integration
- Integrating retail functionality such as kiosks and checkout systems to enhance the customer experience and drive business growth.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Opportunity to integrate community needs more deeply into architectural design and create more functional spaces.
- Publishing
- Opportunity to reinvent the public library concept with a focus on community needs and create a new avenue for book/magazine distribution.
- Retail
- Opportunity to integrate retail functionality into community spaces, catering to customer needs while generating additional revenue streams.
