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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. Netherlands Embassy Office in Zagreb, Croatia by GEplus arhitektiSeptember 3rd, 2019 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: GEplus arhitekti In 2016 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Kingdom of The Netherlands has entrusted GE+ architects the process of developing a new philosophy of flexible work-space where employees are not strictly related to one. The interior is dominated by a unique multi-functional central surface and carpet as a floor covering designed for the purpose of this project. Carpet’s role as visual media conveys new Dutch identity which makes it distance itself from the usual ones such as windmills, clogs and orange colour, and becomes recognizable through its coastal landscape. The carpet design carries a picture of a photograph of the Dutch coast – prophesying in diplomatic language about the natural wealth that connects both The Netherlands and Croatia.  Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ
 Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ The interior project was determined by its diplomatic function. It is therefore designed according to the principles of flexibility, openness and neutrality, but also by recognizable Dutch identity. The concept has been developed based on two strategic client’s guidelines: flexible functioning of the work-space and implementation of new Dutch identity. Due to spatial tasks, a unique design surface is defined as a multifunctional backbone of the interior, which extends through its centre. Designed out of unobtrusive wooden cladding, it serves as a guide through the entire space. The floor area stretches from the centre cladding surface in a form of a carpet that stands out as the main accent in the space. One of the client’s guidelines was also a designer’s creative freedom in the interpretation of the new visuals of the Dutch identity which influenced a modular carpet to be presented as a photograph of the Dutch coast, transferring its colour in shades of blue, brown and green. For the carpet design, a traditional Dutch manufacturer, a pioneer of modular carpets, was selected. The material was primarily chosen due to demands for maximum noise reduction in order to achieve a pleasant atmosphere of silence. On the other hand, its role is symbolic. It suggests a ‘common ground’, a link between Croatia and The Netherlands in good diplomatic relations.  Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ  Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ Apart from the carpet, the colours of the Dutch landscape are also visible in other interior elements such as wall coverings, textiles, kitchen elements… The interior extends to 310 square meters and is conceptually divided into open space and concentration rooms, multi-functional areas, representative space and auxiliary spaces that are hidden but, depending on their function, more or less accessible. Each group is different in its function which is followed by its different design expression. Special attention was devoted to lighting design. In addition to its functionality, lighting emphasizes special architectural elements, spaces of comfort and relaxation; complements artworks and makes their presence more significant and prominent. As all installation, lighting design had to meet the high standards and requirements of the Ministry’s department for infrastructure development. The new interior has also been stylistically upgraded with the appropriate art exhibition of representative contemporary Dutch photography and fine art.  Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ  Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ  Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ  Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ  Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ  Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ  Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ  Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ  Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ  Image Courtesy © ROBERT LEŠ  Image Courtesy © SET Architects  Image Courtesy © SET Architects  Image Courtesy © SET Architects  Image Courtesy © SET Architects
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