Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Wimbledon College of Art Quiet Space


Inspiration for the design came from the space itself. It is very unusual – extremely tall, narrow and full of exposed pipes. Our decision was not to fight with existing features of the space but use them and turn into advantages. The main idea as planned was comfort, simplicity and functionality. 




Main colours used are very bright with white walls and furniture and light plywood. Colourful pipes make the space more alive and vibrant.  We did not want to end up with a traditional hospital alike space. For the same purpose there is also a continuous pattern on the walls that goes  through the whole space. It is simple and not too distracting. It is based on the pipe shape  and starts directly out of them.


To make the space functional or even multifunctional we designed a wall unit to hide all functions in one place as save as much of precious space as possible. Even though very narrow wall unit holds a bed with a small shelf and storages for the praying mats, religious books or/and artefacts and first aid kit. This leave enough space for prayer.

© Agnieszka Swietlik

© Agnieszka Swietlik


The lighting we suggested for the space are long ceiling lamps that are supposed to visually lover the space.

© Agnieszka Swietlik

© Agnieszka Swietlik

Last change is replacement of the existing sink for a bigger one and install it on a lower height to enable it to be used for religious purposed (Wadu practice).

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