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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. LOFT KM in Düsseldorf, Germany by Atelier d’Architecture Bruno Erpicum & PartnersAugust 18th, 2013 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Atelier d’Architecture Bruno Erpicum & Partners Bruno Erpicumwas the architect entrusted with designing this warehouse conversion. It is now the home of a couple with a passion for architecture who were keen to make one of Düsseldorf’s rare ruins their own. The reconversion was closely overseen by the administrative authorities, since this old factory in the city centre miraculously avoided damage during the many bombings of World War II.  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux
 Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux Across from the coachman’s passageway are some garages that stand in front of the entrance court. The court is dotted with screens that flank the entrance and seclude off the “day patio”. The history of the city is reflected in the glass panels, reminding you of the building’s heritage. A facade made entirely of glass stands completely independently of the old structures, showing off their immense scale. The building is now protected against the elements and complies with energy performance requirements.  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux The study opens boldly onto the garage and gym. The gloss painted furniture designed by architectBruno Erpicumreflects the structural elements. A vast white space devoid of any accessories houses the sleeping accommodation in the conversion; the rotating door appears tobe floating inthe air. An enormous living room is arranged between the pilasters that are displayed with pride. The artist’s design highlights the existing brickwork that supports the flagstone roof; here again the wear inflicted over time is openly displayed. The architecture unpretentiously magnifies the materials. The kitchen is arranged in the exterior deambulatory.  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux The bedroom is housed in a “white box” that has been perfected with the utmost care. It is encircled by a “night patio” illuminated using zenithal light that sweeps across the surrounding brickwork. The light itself becomes a material, rebounding off the objects it touches and reminding us of the building’s history. The walls of the bedroom are perfectly smooth, whereas the bathroom is surrounded by rough pilasters (p. 106-107).  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux A flow of natural light is ensured by the night patio, a space created by the removal of the roof around the edge of the bedroom. Pieces of raw concrete were used to create the bath, shower and washbasin. The starry ceiling over the Turkish bath completes the composition.  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Jean-Luc Laloux  Image Courtesy © Atelier d’Architecture Bruno Erpicum & Partners
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