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Salon 7th Avenue
Salon 7th Avenue
Isipathana Avenue, Kalubowila, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Salon 7th Avenue
Isipathana Avenue, Kalubowila, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2013
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
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Design, according to the theoretician Ken Friedman, involves solving problems, creating something new or transforming less desirable situations to preferred situations.1 The design process of Salon 7th Avenue is a perfect example of all these three fractions coming together in creating an interior space which is not only a mere attractive consumer space but also a place of intimacy.
An abandoned building in the heart of Colombo might seem as a perfect opportunity to be developed into a commercial space. However the transformation process, to undergo with as few interventions to the existing structure and layout as possible, calls for an intelligent mind with a creative intuition. The most obvious spatial layout of a Salon would be to have an open plan and partitions according to the different activities. However, the architect accepted the challenge of not only keeping the existing structure, but also work within the existing spatial layout.
The outcome is a consumer space with a homely aura, which the clients find unique only to Salon 7th Avenue. Although the consumer space ‘salon’ is regarded as a commercial space, the regular clients treat the space with a personal affection. The architect captures this intimacy and provides an environment conducive for bliss and contentment. There is a distinct difference between a space where you experience from the outside, to a space where you are inside.
A salon generally falls into the latter as the common feeling of a salon is a closed interior space which is predominantly artificially lit up. However the architect has broken through the common norm that a salon should be a ‘closed space’ by providing glimpse of the exterior landscape from the interior. The exterior greenery is carefully framed using square openings in the walls. These picture-frame-like openings provide a much needed relief from the usual wall hangings of models in various hairstyles.
Inspiration for the colour scheme at Salon 7th Avenue derived from the white Iris flower which is incidentally the theme of the company. The earthly colour scheme, ranging from shades of brown, cream and white however is a conscious attempt to create a soothing yet elegant ambiance. Blend of natural light with the artificial lighting creates a sense of calmness amidst the busy workstations. While keeping the desired luminance levels at the workstations, rest of the areas are lit up with warm lighting to create a more natural transition from relax to active moods.
Use of semitransparent screens, both in the external façade and the interior, subtly secludes the different spaces. The aluminum striped façade, while acting as a main design element attracting attention of the passer-by, also covers the interior from the elements. The same strip screen, this time in timber, is used in the reception area to create a sense of progression from a public domain to a more private domain. The pearl screen further assures privacy by separating the workstations from the waiting lounge.
The whole interior concept of the Salon 7th Avenue, starting from the spatial layout to the finer details of materials and colours, is a proper journey through the process of problem solving, creating something new and transforming less desirable situations into more preferred situations.
An abandoned building in the heart of Colombo might seem as a perfect opportunity to be developed into a commercial space. However the transformation process, to undergo with as few interventions to the existing structure and layout as possible, calls for an intelligent mind with a creative intuition. The most obvious spatial layout of a Salon would be to have an open plan and partitions according to the different activities. However, the architect accepted the challenge of not only keeping the existing structure, but also work within the existing spatial layout.
The outcome is a consumer space with a homely aura, which the clients find unique only to Salon 7th Avenue. Although the consumer space ‘salon’ is regarded as a commercial space, the regular clients treat the space with a personal affection. The architect captures this intimacy and provides an environment conducive for bliss and contentment. There is a distinct difference between a space where you experience from the outside, to a space where you are inside.
A salon generally falls into the latter as the common feeling of a salon is a closed interior space which is predominantly artificially lit up. However the architect has broken through the common norm that a salon should be a ‘closed space’ by providing glimpse of the exterior landscape from the interior. The exterior greenery is carefully framed using square openings in the walls. These picture-frame-like openings provide a much needed relief from the usual wall hangings of models in various hairstyles.
Inspiration for the colour scheme at Salon 7th Avenue derived from the white Iris flower which is incidentally the theme of the company. The earthly colour scheme, ranging from shades of brown, cream and white however is a conscious attempt to create a soothing yet elegant ambiance. Blend of natural light with the artificial lighting creates a sense of calmness amidst the busy workstations. While keeping the desired luminance levels at the workstations, rest of the areas are lit up with warm lighting to create a more natural transition from relax to active moods.
Use of semitransparent screens, both in the external façade and the interior, subtly secludes the different spaces. The aluminum striped façade, while acting as a main design element attracting attention of the passer-by, also covers the interior from the elements. The same strip screen, this time in timber, is used in the reception area to create a sense of progression from a public domain to a more private domain. The pearl screen further assures privacy by separating the workstations from the waiting lounge.
The whole interior concept of the Salon 7th Avenue, starting from the spatial layout to the finer details of materials and colours, is a proper journey through the process of problem solving, creating something new and transforming less desirable situations into more preferred situations.
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