Open House Madrid 2016 invites us to visit a unique space, full of that creative energy that fills all spaces designed by Izaskun Chinchilla.
Located in Madrid, in the area of Conde de Casal, UTOPIC_US is a space of co-working inspired by the two metropolis par excellence: New York and Tokyo, and is executed primarily with affordable elements, all acquired in the Swedish furniture giant.
The architect Izaskun Chinchilla modified the original conventional office, almost 1000sqm spread over two floors and made a space of tale which twins this two cities of worldwide interest. The hallmark of the practice is given by the lack of conventionality of the desks that are taken to the limit, reinventing themselves as creative spaces by themselves as well as generators of creativity.
In the work area the influence of Ikea Hacking can be noticed, as soon as one gets to see one of the more than 100 fixed and flexible positions, with 3 types of seats, swing, ball or traditional chair, designed primarily, the aim of ergonomy is fast recognized. Privacy is also omportant and warranteed through the use of curtains and mosquiteros. Do not hesitate to visit the private offices, all different, half covered with beautiful tiles that contrast with portable desks.
The meeting rooms mimic the essence of a Japanese ryokan with the presence of ceramic tables and low height and has an ample space for events in which one finds a hanging network to jump, play, get unstressed, watch movies ... The New Yorker cut is reflected in its reception inspired by the Broadway style and a waiting area with swings.
Description of the project by Izaskun Chinchilla
We all spend lot of time in our work places. We need to feel our working space is adapted to the unique necessities we all have. It is really important to create a proper work atmosphere and the architecture and the design of the spaces and furniture is crucial to get it.
For this reason, when the great UTOPIC_US TEAM hired us to design his wonderful Conde de Casal coworking, we focused our work in designing great and unique work desks to create an very inspiring enviroment where people would love to work in.
We also decided to allow users to change the position of all pieces of furniture and to invite then to DIY, customize and appropriation!
We have designed different types of desks using IKEA furniture to make the structure. Do you think you could identify the SVÄRTA bunk bed, FJELLSE bed, BEDDINGE bed drawer or any other of the IKEA items included in our designs checking the following images? Let us know!
This is easy to repeat at home! Is an invitation to understand design as a collective wisdom!. Send us your own IKEA hacked design!.
UTOPIC_US CONDE DE CASAL.
Where.- 10 Walia Street. Madrid (Spain).
When.- Saturday 1st October, from 10.00 to 14.00h.
Inscription.- Without Inscription.
