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Nevka

Art Gluck Design Group
The project represents a reconstruction of 19th-century cotton mill ’ s building . The first task to be undertaken in designing was finding a trade-off decision , taking into account historical features of the building and necessary functionality of contemporary business center . The project was implemented in 2017 .
As a conceptual basis , the rhythm of weaving loom ’ s filaments was taken . Interiors of public spaces in the building have a dynamic composition of intersecting lines . Business center ’ s navigation and its corporate identity were also made in general style . Many pieces of furniture and illumination are made according to individual drafts . Multipurpose flat roofing represents a terrace , equipped with glass windshield . This was necessary due to the proximity of the building to a quay .
In addition to interior solutions in the building , an enhancement of adjacent area and façade lightening ’ s system was made . At the entrance , there is a small bicycle parking , while vehicle area is marked with lighter granite modules . Fence construction defends against traffic and road refuses with the aid of repeating lamellas , rotated at 45 ° angle . This provides a perfect area view without disturbing historical façade .
Images : Dmitriy Tsyrencshikov ( www . behance . net / Tsyrencshikov )
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