Old barrels that used to hold wine decorate the rafters of the in-house restaurant, and the private rooms also present a rustic, yet decadent experience. Patios overlooking the rest of the village and the landscape make the promise of a vacation that is satisfying and intoxicating.
The most important space of “Ping” is the meeting room which is located on the left part of the entrance hall. The form of this space is inspired by a “seed” shape in which all the ideas emerge and develop.
The result exceeded customer expectations, delivering the first office project in the country that eliminates assigned workstations or private offices. This functional and operational “shake-up” required the creation of complementary spaces that supported an open office such as a “quiet room”, informal open rooms, a “town hall”, and “high tables”.
The main element of the project was the development of a formal continuity between the structure and the surrounding area, with a focus on light colours and natural materials, in harmony with the surrounding green areas, to create a pleasant, welcoming and elegant environment.
A very simple architectonic program, adapted to the space characteristics, was set out in a 1,000 sqm area. The confidence of the clients in the project was transformed in a central square area for the operative zone with the private offices located close to the facades with windows.
As we enter the floors there are small lobbies as a prologue to what takes place inside. Informal meeting spaces and phone booths to receive suppliers without having to go through the whole office. Next, an open space with infinite possibilities. Each brand has its own personality, colors on columns, ceilings and furnishings.
The program is divided between the two existing plants, on the ground floor a more informal, and at the top, a Michelin Star restaurant.
According to the new brand identity Veintediez Arquitectos designed a new version module in Concepcion, a city located south of Chile. The module is located in middle of the Mall corridors, next to a vegetation area, so the idea of this new shop, was to see-through it, making possible for customers to see clearly all products and processes from outside.
In 2001, top chef Gert Jan Hageman, who had earned a Michelin star in Dutch haute cuisine, found a new direction for his own career and a new purpose for the old greenhouse that belonged to Amsterdam’s Municipal Nursery.
The space is characterized by the high degree of transparency which was manipulated in order to diffuse the light and filter the optic penetration. The role of light was highly regarded and thoroughly studied since the beginning in order to create a unique solution for the particular location and user. Light and shadow change throughout the day giving the space a unique atmosphere every moment. Serenity is followed by tension and drama.
The 6 “UNIQLO CUBES,” have arrived in New York City, now at the Highline Rink. The cubes celebrate UNIQLO’s innovative yet classic apparel in smart jewel-like architectural packages. HWKN’s designed cubes illuminate and enlighten neighborhoods with an in-depth look into UNIQLO’s unique product quality.
At a clothing store in Kofu, Japan, a geometrical ceiling installation forms a unique lattice roof that separates the shopping area and ‘void’ space. Designer Chikara Ohno says since the space is long and narrow with two opposide facades, he wanted to connect the area inbetween.
