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This concept of a club , designed to meet very specific needs , could not be found in Spain up until now . Its facilities include a restaurant , shop , meeting rooms , stage , recording studios , crèche , offices , library , exhibition room , chill-out zone , sports areas , wellness and beauty centre , and numerous leisure areas .
Juno House stands in Barcelona ’ s business centre . It is the first social club in Spain
designed to meet contemporary female needs , founded by a group of Spanish and North-American women . This unique design project was carried out by the team at The Room-Studio , with the collaboration of WOW Design whose signature tiles feature in several of its areas .
A FORMER FACTORY IN THE HEART OF BARCELONA
The focus of this design project is La Farinera , a 19th century former factory covering an area of over 1,400 square metres , made up of a five-storey tower and big industrial warehouse . interconnected areas . Tiles by Wow Design feature prominently in some of these spaces .
A BIG CERAMIC RUG IN THE SIGNATURE RESTAURANT
The spacious restaurant , specializing in signature cuisine , is one of the main focal points of the complex , with floor tiles from the Bejmat collection by WOW Design in the form of a big ceramic rug . The mix of red glazed tiles and terracotta-coloured ones affords just the right contrast and touch of warmth . With their different format , texture and shine , the tiles give the restaurant an upbeat appearance , infusing it with all the appeal of natural materials .
The area behind the restaurant bar is clad in rectangular relief tiles , laid vertically to lend the surface a certain sense of movement . The tiles are from the Stripes collection , also by WOW Design .
The interiors of this architectural gem , hidden away in the heart of Barcelona , were renovated by The Room-Studio in order to create a new concept of a women ’ s social club , aimed at fostering their personal and professional development .
Juno House is a multipurpose space , with a refreshing Mediterranean design based on a use of natural materials , bespoke items specially designed for the club , and varying