BLUERIOT
WORKSPACE FOR DEVERON
The Blueriot project represents the reconstruction of office spaces in a postmodern building from the 1990s. The original interior was overwhelmed by layers ofplasterboard, suspended ceilings, and partitions. Although located on the top floor of an office building with panoramic city views, the original layout suffered greatly from a lack of natural daylight.
The goal of the reconstruction was to purify and open up the space. This form of “architectural archaeology” removed the weight of postmodern aesthetics, revealing the true tectonics of the interior – a monumental monolithic vault and previously hidden, unused volumes.
The result is a scenographically conceived design that enters into dialogue with the space’s dominant feature – a ribbed concrete vault. Beneath this “inverted ship’s hull” floats a striking light and acoustic installation inspired by Kašpar’s two Blériot aircrafts, displayed in the Transport Hall of the National Technical Museum, and by the skeleton of the blue whale suspended in the National Museum.
Beyond its conceptual layer, the “whale wing” adds dynamism and soft natural light to an otherwise static space. The eastern façade was opened up with sliding glass portals, allowing daylight to fully illuminate the interior.
The design concept, color palette, and material selection draw inspiration from aeronautical aesthetics and the depths of the ocean. Aluminum and stainless steel details, coral red accents reminiscent of the legendary Red Baron, and ink-dark blue tones contrast with the Barrisol ceilings and raw concrete monolith. Reflective surfaces combined with scenographic lighting visually expand the space and emphasize its depth. Original columns overgrown with greenery bring an element of nature into the interior, creating a link between technology and the natural world.
For this project, we supplied Berker Manufaktura R.1 switches in coral red.
