Part of the process and story was to bring Tramshed back to life after being unloved for many years … the modern forms of Vitra ’ s furniture , objects and accessories can interact with the historical surroundings of Tramshed … “ The old and the new enriching each other .
Scott Malin Thirdway
Upstairs , there ’ s a ‘ mezzanine area ’ which showcases the Vitra approach to home interiors , with a calming aesthetic of plants , soft furnishings , and artworks . In contrast , the basement , also known as ‘ The Gallery ’, is an industrial white box space to be used as a blank canvas for exhibitions ( currently the presentation of Jean Prouvé classics ).
The year-long renovation -- regenerating a building to create a showroom -- is a new direction for Vitra , and something they will potentially look to do globally as a result of Thirdway ’ s innovative design .
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