This project, by CH + QS architects, Is the transformation of a former garage timeshare office. Previously he was an auto shop and before that, a garden. The customers were a group of young entrepreneurs who wanted build the global firm’s headquarters in Madrid THE HUB; Timeshare offices for social entrepreneurs who seek to “change the world” and where they carry out projects of various kinds.
When we saw the garage, we made a strong impression, was intact, untouched since the 40′s, space was a bubble in the congestion zone of Madrid Centro. We wanted to implement the criteria energy saving, economic sustainability and recycling posed in our view the challenge of the times in which we live, explore a new way to intervene and re- the buildings of the twentieth century. We considered whether we would be able to not alter or obscure the layers of life in this space, Virtually no design.
What happens if we isolate only the cover, add a floor heating system under large planks of wood, warm in winter and cool in summer, if not painted the walls, lined only recycled wool felt and meeting rooms patina to leave his sight, his former labels, defects. What happens if do not buy almost anything new, if we call on the people of the Hub to donate their used furnitureIf we add other furniture retirees to give them another chance. Missing something anyway furnish and be a wildcard and think about boxes, fruit boxes, which are also stools, props, make up a staircase, a library, a shelf.
