In Alicante, theatrical staging transforms an industrial shell into a space for EV innovation

Architect José Ángel Ruiz-Cáceres employs a theatrical vocabulary at the Alicante research facility. - Alejandro Gómez Vives

Inside the research facility, visitors will find a welcoming reception area with a minimalist white desk set against artificial grass. - Alejandro Gómez Vives

Pristine white curved panels with integrated linear lighting perform as both scenery and functional dividers, their sculptural forms creating a powerful contrast against the exposed ceiling structure and concrete block walls. - Alejandro Gómez Vives

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Location

C. Mistral, 3, 03006 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain

Design

Esculpir el Aire

Design & Technical Team

Héctor Cabrera, Wendy Luguaña, Jesús Iborra

Floor Area

110 sq-m

Completed

2023

Spanish studio Esculpir el Aire allows EV innovation to take centre stage in a sleek but utilitarian Alicante research facility.

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