Name: Cosmética Lab

Year: 2022

Area: 40,00 m2

Location: Loures, Portugal

Studio: Imarte, atelier

Lead Architect: Íria Roriz Madeira 

Signage Design: Sara Gonçalves 

Photography: Maria Leite

Client: Tecnocosmética

Category: Refurbishment, showroom

Key-Words: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Renovation, Interiors, Showroom

Website: www.imarte.pt

Description:

The display area is located in a 19th century building, formerly used as a dairy factory. 

The complex will be repurposed as a cosmetics factory and office space, with a dedicated exhibition area in a large area adjacent to the entrance hall.

The initial premise was to keep the identity of the space and of the factory's successive occupations and functions. To achieve this, two large talhas of tin were restored which now give a unique and distinct atmosphere to the room. Other elements were combined in a modern rustic that retains the memory of the space in an homage to the original materials and colours.

In its essence the project focused on replacing the floor and wall finishes and in creating two separate display areas.

The neutral tones of the pine timber and of the existing talhas allow the product on display to stand out without competing with the remaining visual elements. The exception is the fragmented and intense green colour used as a disruptive element that floods the area with personality and elegance.

Windows timber frames were painted throughout as well as the internal and external walls.

This space revamping makes it a simple project, elevated and distinct which, although rich in colours and materials, is subtle enough to allow the product to shine in all its glory.