Architecture firm, located in Vila Meã, Stu.dere, led by Ulisses Costa was commissioned to design the transformation of a dark space into a children's clothing store.

Designing as if it was a game...
The intention, by Stu.dere, was to create a sense of exploration as one walked through space, as though it were a labyrinth, like a game for a kid. Hence the implementation of the wire mesh, which creates a physical but not visual barrier, thus fulfilling the client's premises for an open space concept.

In addition to the area devoted to displaying and storing the items, the ground floor includes an office and a small storage room. When accessing the upper floor, there is a studio for product photography.

The materials used have been selected in such a way that their use is unique, without finishing with other products. Basically, honeycomb polycarbonate for the interior walls, microcement-coated floor, and ceilings and office lined with birch plywood.
 

Project description by Stu.dere

As if it was a game... so a new project started!  

It was a sad and a empty place turned into a large light space and dynamically fitted, as a space for children should be.  

In the first contact with the building, it was found a place too wanton in terms of space distribution. Despite the client's request for an open space concept, the intention was to create a sense of exploration as one walked through space, as though it were a labyrinth, like a game for a kid. Hence the implementation of the wire mesh, which creates a physical but not visual barrier, thus fulfilling the client's premises.

In addition to the area devoted to displaying and storing the items, the ground floor includes an office and a small storage room. When accessing the upper floor, there is a studio for product photography. This  division was subdivided into two spaces with a glazing system, which were designed to expand space.

The materials used have been selected in such a way that their use is unique, without the need for adjacent layers and finishing with other products . Honeycomb polycarbonate has been chosen for the interior walls, suggesting an industrial appearance in harmony with the microcement-coated floor. To counterbalance this, the ceilings and the office were lined with birch plywood, creating a more intimate feel. This note has a regular metric that allows both the rhythm to be created and the organization of space, such as furniture layout, to be guided.

A small area dedicated to children was created next to the stairs to the upper floor. This playful space was covered with polycarbonate and with a double height, at which the lights of a design object fell. The lights reflected in the polycarbonate allude to a world of magic, imagination and creativity. The industrial style pendant lamp was designed specifically for the place.

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stu.dere. Architect.- Ulisses Costa.
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Belo & Tavares, SA.
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Build Area.- 334 m².
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Completion year.- 2020.
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POLICARBONATO ALVEOLAR.- Interior Walls. BIRCH PLYWOOD.– Interior Walls and Ceilings. EXPORLUX.– Wall Lighting. FONTINI by FONTE BARCELONA.– Ceramic switches.– DO colection. MICROCIMENTO.- Microcement floors, Natural finish; WELDED MESH – Metal separation mesh.
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stu.dere - Architecture & Design Studio. Founded in 2016, located in Vila Meã, Amarante, by Ulisses Costa, dedicated to the development of Architecture Projects, Interior Architecture and Design.

stu.dere is a studio of architecture & design, and a space for multicultural events. The word stu.dere was introduced by the Romans, and it means disciples. But they go further and deeper in its meaning, for them, it means that the disciple strives and puts all its efforts to achieve a goal.

Its mission is to combine quality, innovation and design in the creation of its projects and attract clients by its excellence and know-how, asserting itself as a different brand in the market by providing a service of professionalism, accuracy and competence. The studio chooses to do a multidisciplinary approach to each challenge it embraces, establishing specific partnerships in various areas to present the client with a global solution.
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Published on: November 1, 2020
Cite: "As if it was a game... Warehouse Morinha by stu.dere" METALOCUS. Accessed
<http://www.metalocus.es/en/news/if-it-was-a-game-warehouse-morinha-studere> ISSN 1139-6415
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