TULUM-SOHO APARTAMENT
Year: 2019-2020
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Built area: 110 sqm
Partner in charge: arh. Elena Dragu
Interior design: Andrei Cumpanasoiu
In the 110 sqm apartment in Badea Cârțan 13 residence, the design seeks to evoke the quintessence of cherished experiences, drawing inspiration from Soho House Chicago and Tulum, Mexico. This fusion manifests through an eclectic assemblage of furniture and design elements unified by a bold and inviting color palette.
Echoes of Soho House resonate in the azure tones and their ability to seamlessly harmonize disparate elements. From Mexico, the voluminous application of vibrant reds adds a striking counterpoint. Essentially, color acts as the organizing principle, further embellished by the client’s collection of greyhound paintings.
The client’s passion for plants and the greyhound paintings further enrich the experience, while curvaceous ceilings and warm lighting soften the strong lines, fostering a tranquil atmosphere.
The conversion from residence to hotel involved subtle overall alterations, predominantly consisting of the release of the existing framework and its transformation from loft to attic, thus making the space suitable for temporary living.
The added dormers in the attic replicate the gaps in the lower registers, remaining within the parameters of typical Stalinist academicism.