For Montreal-based stone supplier Ciot, BxSM designed a new showroom and slab gallery in a restored former armaments factory on the Brooklyn waterfront. The new facility was designed to be both a destination showroom, where customers and designers could linger and work while having access to the complete range of Ciot products, and a working industrial facility providing stone, porcelain, and wood to construction projects throughout the region. 

A few large walls loosely subdivide the showroom, concealing the industrial building envelope in favor of clean lines, quiet tones, and soft natural light. A large bar and living room occupy the central zone of the showroom, encouraging customers to relax and providing an anchor for Ciot’s frequent parties and events. Custom tables by BxSM and Ciot are provided for customers and designers to spread out drawings and finish palettes comfortably, with a bit of a design studio feel. 

In the slab gallery, dark walls provide a dramatic backdrop for both the slabs and the trusses, cranes, and skylight structure. The skylight glazing, previously clear, was replaced with frosted acrylic panes which diffuse light evenly throughout the gallery. Visitors enter on the main axis for maximum impact, and a wide main aisle populated with tables, seating, and plants provides a space to sit, lay out drawings, or have lunch.