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Fripiece Texture Lab

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Gilbert Khalil
Gilbert Khalil Director of Design and Technical Services at Sunset Hospitality Group
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Dennis Vlietinck
Dennis Vlietinck Head of Design at Wink
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Anne-Rachel Schiffmann
Anne-Rachel Schiffmann Director of Interior Architecture at Snøhetta
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Nicolas Delefosse
Nicolas Delefosse Founder and Creative Director at NDDO
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Farid Ziani
Farid Ziani Partner Architect Designer at KTX archiLAB
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Giovanni Zaccariello
Giovanni Zaccariello SVP Global Visual Experience  at Coach
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Asif Din
Asif Din Sustainability Director at Perkins&Will
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Sontaya Bluangtook
Sontaya Bluangtook Associate Design Director at UNStudio
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5.5
Jocelyne Sacre
Jocelyne Sacre Design Strategist at Consultant
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Deepak Jawahar
Deepak Jawahar Cofounder at The Architecture Story
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Cathy Figueiredo
Cathy Figueiredo Cofounder at Wanna
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Lisa Adams
Lisa Adams Director of CitizenHKS & Sustainable Design Leader at HKS
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6.75
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Klein Dai
Klein Dai CEO at Algebraist Brand Management
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Baoyu Tian
Baoyu Tian General Manager at Foshan Shengtianjia Lighting Equipment
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5.5
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Liqun Lin
Liqun Lin Executive Director at Xiamen Wenqu Decoration Design
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Bangsheng Yang
Bangsheng Yang Founder at Yang & Associates Group
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Client
Fripiece
Floor area
300 ㎡
Completion
2024
Furniture

The design, rooted in industrial heritage, effectively integrates FRIPIECE's products to create a lab that respects both time and space. The transformation of waste into spatial elements results in a new, intriguing scene—inviting deeper connection and dialogue.

The site comprises three large cylindrical structures from the original cement plant, which narrate the story and logic of industrial civilization. Their cool concrete surfaces evoke a calm atmosphere that leads into deep contemplation. This inherent resonance of the site serves as a core design cue.

The original entrance, located on a second-floor corridor, disrupted the continuity between the building and its surroundings, blocking both physical and emotional connection between the interior the exterior. To address this, the design team removed an existing side window and built a steel staircase, redirecting the entry circulation. This adjustment places the lower cylinder as the first encounter, heightening the space's emotional impact.

The entrance features interlocking geometric forms, creating a modern architectural aesthetic. The material palette, including rough coatings and metallic textures, is thoughtfully integrated into the design. These elements are subtle and unassuming, harmonizing with the existing cement cylinders. This approach extends the building's visual language, making the new entrance feel as though it naturally belongs to the original structure.

Upon entering the space, what captures attention is an inverted cone-shaped concrete structure, which has a deep, rugged texture. The design team cleverly integrated this existing structure with strategic lighting, making it appear even more mysterious, as if it originates from a distant, otherworldly place.

The wall design seems to grow organically from the cylindrical building, incorporating two small windows that reinterpret external chaos as visual intrigue. This subtle feature also complement product display and lighting design.

At the junctions of the cylinders, two higher spaces emerge. To make better use of the available space, the design team introduced a mezzanine that extends into the third cylinder. This not only optimizes spatial use but also adds richness to the spatial experience. Visitors can continuously experience subtle shifts in perspective, and the evolving interplay of light, materials, and textures, evoking emotions that transcend time and space.