Transforming Unfinished into Inspirational: Chemsafe Offices Renovation
Collaborative Revival
The Chemsafe Offices project marks a significant collaboration between the client and Archisbang studio, representing the second phase of their successful partnership. Situated in Quagliuzzo (TO), adjacent to the Chemsafe Headquarters, this project involves the transformation of an unfinished family villa, purchased during a bankruptcy auction, into modern office spaces.
Embracing the Unfinished Aesthetic
Drawing inspiration from the building’s unfinished state, the renovation concept celebrates raw materials and minimalist finishes. The interior design juxtaposes bare elements with vibrant colors, playful accents, and strategic lighting, creating a dynamic and inviting workspace. Externally, a metal mesh envelops the structure, complemented by exposed wood fiber and concrete paneling, merging industrial aesthetics with contemporary design.
Precision in Detail
Attention to detail defines the project’s ethos, evident in the meticulous design of galvanized sheet upholstery encasing windows and doors, juxtaposing precision with rugged textures. A new extension volume, clad in reflective galvanized sheet metal, redefines the building’s facade, signaling its updated purpose.
Industrial Elegance
The interior spaces blend industrial elements with modern functionality. White-painted drilled blocks partition the rooms, enhancing acoustic comfort, while visible mechanical ventilation pipes and switches evoke an industrial ambiance softened by minimalist aesthetics.
Seamless Integration
The design seamlessly integrates the office environment with the surrounding landscape, utilizing continuity in paving materials and natural-looking insulation to enhance the connection with the outdoors. An indoor athletics track adds a unique touch, weaving through the offices and blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces.
Harmonious Utilization of Space
The basement hosts meeting rooms protected by metal screens, delineating access paths and accommodating elevation changes. A central staircase, finished in vibrant yellow resin, connects the reception area on the ground floor with executive offices and informal spaces on the upper levels, fostering connectivity and collaboration.
The Chemsafe Offices renovation exemplifies the transformation of unfinished structures into vibrant, functional spaces, embodying the spirit of innovation and adaptation.
