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 Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Revitalized Industrial Workshops
- An emerging trend of repurposing industrial spaces for creative and functional work environments.
- Bare-bones Design
- The trend of stripping down interiors to reveal the industrial bones of a building for a minimalistic aesthetic.
- Functional Open Spaces
- The trend of creating large open spaces that allow for collaborative work while incorporating designated areas for privacy.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture and Design
- The architecture and design industry can explore innovative ways to repurpose and transform industrial spaces into unique and functional work environments.
- Renovation and Construction
- The renovation and construction industry can capitalize on the demand for transforming old and underutilized spaces into revitalized and creative workspaces.
- Furniture and Interior Design
- The furniture and interior design industry can develop innovative solutions for creating functional and flexible workspaces within industrial environments.
