Madera: the soul of wood, nobly expressed
Madera crafts the very essence of wood through the ingenious process of precomposed veneering, resulting in surfaces of captivating visual harmony and inherent sustainability. From flawlessly coordinated color palettes to intricate inlays that whisper stories, each door stands as a genuine tribute to the natural world.
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In terms of program, the existing dressing rooms were refurbished, and new cabinets were created in the back end of the gym space. The design takes advantage of the existing architectural elements, such as the ramp, the existing stair case, the double high ceiling, the walls and pavement, and reshape them through the use of color and new applied materials in order to fit the training needs. Oriented strand boards were used to cover the walls and define the training area. Also giving a more natural feeling to such industrial space and add a layer of durability to the walls.
Kalorias Crossbox, Almada, Portugal
Program: gym
Architects: Estúdio AMATAM – João Amaral, Manuela Tamborino
Collaborators: Ana Gaspar
Area: 494 sqm
Completion: 2016
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