Indoor Outdoor Bathroom Bathroom by Bilska de Beaupuy |
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| DESIGN NAME: Indoor Outdoor Bathroom PRIMARY FUNCTION: Bathroom INSPIRATION: As the task was to design a shower room we looked for inspiration in different forms of water in Nature. The shower screen was inspired by caves and waterfalls where water materializes itself into vertical sculptures that naturally become focal points of its surroundings. Complex shapes of rocks and lush greenery around waterfalls became an inspiration for the formal language of the bathroom. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project is an exploration of a theme of Indoor-Outdoor space. By studying characteristics of Nature and translating them into language of design, we created an in-between zone that is neither Inside nor Outside, a metaphor of Nature. The central piece is a 3-dimensional trellis made of gold-plated jewellery chains that guides air-filtering climbing plants. We applied principles of Cradle to Cradle, reusing existing elements and integrating non-toxic, healthy building materials. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The project is about transformation and interaction. Nature Changes and Nature Engages. The plants change volume through time and engage the Client as she witnesses their growth and evolution. The reflective, smooth texture and versatile patterns of the walls and ceiling seem to change depending on the lighting conditions and time of the day. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The projected started in February 2016 and finished in March 2017. The project is located in central London. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interior Space and Exhibition Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: We applied principles of Cradle to Cradle and used non-toxic building materials. We reused elements from the previous fit out, like WC and towel handles, to minimise waste. The shower screen is made of recycled glass. For walls, ceiling and floor we used Tadelakt - a lime-based waterproof plaster that is a natural material. All paints in the project are low VOC and tiles are C2C certified. In order to minimise the environmental impact we used only LED lighting and water saving fittings. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The project is a refurbishment of a 6 square meter en-suite bathroom. TAGS: interior design, bathroom design, nutritious architecture, sustainable interior design, circular economy, Cradle to Cradle, non-toxic building materials, bespoke design RESEARCH ABSTRACT: We researched materials for the trellis that could handle hot, humid environment. We wanted to use stainless steel cables but the Client requested a more feminine colour. We selected jewellery chain that gave the ideal strength, flexibility and an aesthetic effect. To avoid off gassing of VOCs from coatings our choice was limited to raw metals only. To keep the shiny effect we could not use raw brass or copper that would darken with time. A jewellery consultant suggested to use gold-plating. CHALLENGE: The Client wished to have a space where she could feel like she was being Outside while being inside her bathroom. We could not physically open the bathroom to the outdoors as it is located in the middle of the house. We faced the challenge how to metaphorically bring outdoors to the inside. As the Inside and the Outside is subjective and perceived through senses we decided to create design that speaks to senses and allows to bend the barrier between the Indoor and the Outdoor. ADDED DATE: 2017-06-05 11:13:18 TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Monika Bilska and Arabella de Beaupuy IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Photographer NAARO, Indoor Outdoor Bathroom, 2017. Image #2: Photographer NAARO, Indoor Outdoor Bathroom, 2017. Image #3: Photographer NAARO, Indoor Outdoor Bathroom, 2017. Image #4: Photographer NAARO, Indoor Outdoor Bathroom, 2017. Image #5: Photographer NAARO, Indoor Outdoor Bathroom, 2017. |
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NAME: Bilska de Beaupuy PROFILE: Bilska de Beaupuy is a London architectural studio based on a concept of Nutritious Architecture®. Nutritious Architecture is a term that defines studio’s approach to architecture and its relationships to the human being and the environment. They design for the purpose of connecting people to themselves and to the world around them and create spaces to nourish people's cultural, emotional, physiological and spiritual needs. Bliska de Beaupuy believe every component in the building is a nutrient, from language of form, proportion of space, colour and light to building materials. Building materials have many facets and they use their tactility, texture, aesthetics and energy to influence how the user will feel and react. For all their projects, Bilska de Beaupuy focus on using only non-toxic building materials and create healthy indoor climate. They integrate sustainable technologies to positively impact the environment, air quality, as well as quality of water and soil. They apply philosophies such as Cradle to Cradle (C2C) and Circular Economy to ensure that all elements can be easily reused, recycled or safely disposed. Bilska de Beaupuy is a partnership of an architect and a nutritional therapist, Monika Bilska and Arabella de Beaupuy. |
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Indoor Outdoor Bathroom Bathroom by Bilska De Beaupuy is Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, 2017 - 2018.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Bilska de Beaupuy. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Bilska de Beaupuy. |
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