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The legendary German graphic designer Otl Aicher argued that kitchens must be white, with white carpentry, white partitions and white counter tops, to by no means compete with the fantastic thing about nature: the fish, cherries, spinach or half a watermelon that one may minimize or cook dinner within the kitchen.

The Lagranja designers consider that, to work on magnificence, the tones have to be pleasant, delicate, and the sunshine, delicate. That’s what they’ve achieved in The Groveand coworking Barcelona devoted to magnificence professionals. That a spot like this exists speaks of latest cities. Of the transformation of companies. And additionally about what is going on in Barcelona. The Korean Jihee Kim and her associate, Albert Aguiar, have lived in a number of metropolises across the planet. And, decided to settle in Barcelona, ​​they selected to open a magnificence and private care enterprise.

Your area, The Groveis within the Gràcia neighborhood. There density is essential within the shade and pedestrianization of the streets. Everything appears constructed and, on the identical time, a lot could be reconsidered with out having to be demolished. The Lagranja designers labored with a constructing, partly new, constructed on an previous home. And… virtually nothing has modified, however the place has been remodeled. One of the unique facades is right now a sliding door. It signifies that the area opens to town. Here, the brand new speaks with the previous. Walls which have texture distinction with shiny, fantastic work surfaces.

Inside, a protracted aluminum desk provides versatility. It is used to work or to host displays. This is a situation of the work of stylists. And it is usually a flexible area. Changes use with displays or care. The environment is impartial however heat. The colour marks that closeness. The flooring, product of steady resin, is a salmon tone, and the auxiliary areas are highlighted in pink.

Although every part is believed out, or exactly due to that, simplicity guidelines. The stainless-steel of a sink and reception counter is camouflaged among the many muted colours. The result’s a dialogue. Not solely between what exists and what needs to take root, additionally between colours and lighting—the pure gentle comes from the road and from a patio on the finish of the enterprise. The message of this enterprise, in addition to its design, speaks of coexistence and adaptation. Of change and discovery. But additionally respect. That’s why it goes far past structure.

Many of the brand new immigrants from Spanish cities not arrive out of necessity. They do it to undertake. This is the case of the South Korean Jihee Kim who met her associate, the Barcelonan Alber Aguiar, in her nation. They are new Barcelonans. Barcelona, ​​which has main gentrification issues, is altering its small companies with them.