BERGAMONT ARTIST LOFTS

Pugh & Scarpa Architects


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 This loft is integrated into the artistic complex of Bergamont Station, made up of 45 galleries located in old industrial buildings. Its structure holds two floors: the studio, planned as a communal space, is housed on the
first floor, and on the upper floor the work zones and living zones of three artists are housed. One of the main concerns of the project was how to maintain the continuity and coherence of the surroundings, made up of
industrial factories, without detracting from innovation, in the use of materials as well as in the formal aspect. Thus the materials were chosen with the adjacent buildings in mind, such as the metal plates, steel, and
glass. The facade is covered in sheets of corrugated steel that stretch along the front, leaving spaces for the windows and the translucent thermoplastic plates. The geometric shapes of the materials bring a dynamic effect to the exterior space, which has succeeded in maintaining its industrial origins while at the same time bringing improvements in the design of the complex.

BERGAMONT ARTIST LOFTS2BERGAMONT ARTIST LOFTS The first floor, to be of communal use, has been planned as an open space, which allows maximum flexibility. Two wooden and aluminum staircases lead to the different units above; the lower level can be seen from
this upper floor. The bedrooms are situated in the most intimate and concealed zone, bathed in light thanks to the large window that stretches along one of the sides of the building. The communal space of the lower floor, with a double-height ceiling, has been left open, while the bathroom, the kitchen, and the most
frequented area are positioned below the space that has been reserved for the private rooms. This loft originated from the desire to create a space characterized by elegance, fluidity, and appropriate coherence in the context, while also integrating the most complex and varied elements that add personality to the urban environment.