BÜROATELIER ED
The studio office is tucked into an existing undulation in the small village of Trodena nel Parco, making it barely visible from any reference point in the village. Its appearance adapts entirely to the location, almost puritanical and yet defining its place.
The conversion of the existing cut in the sloping terrain did not cause any noticeable deformation of the slope. The building is recognisable by an ascetic, sloping curve made of exposed concrete, which protrudes frugally from the terrain and defines a clearly legible outdoor space with access.
Towards the front, black-oiled corten steel uprights, an attached trough with a layer of local porphyry gravel, and frameless glazing behind them form the only visible façade surface. The resulting setback of the building invariably binds the structure to its natural surroundings and ensures natural shade for the interior spaces, as well as sufficient protection towards the outside.
Inside, compactly positioned open-plan work areas are arranged. Partition walls made of OSB panels complement the rough concrete walls facing the ground. Built-in furnishing elements organise the individual areas of the studio and create adequate working spaces.
The choice of materials is based solely on the attributes of the building site. An unmistakable expression is achieved through the exclusive use of materials in their raw state. Black-oiled corten steel defines the exterior finishes and ensures durability. All external walls are made of exposed concrete, with smooth formwork for the outdoor space and rough formwork on the inside.
The interior walls and furniture are made from untreated OSB panels. Smoothed cement screed floors complete the uniform concept. In this way, a harmoniously sparse material structure is created, striking in its entirety.
