SHELL Libreria Bistrot, renovated by Schiattarella Associati, is a 250-square-meter contemporary space in Rome that merges work and public life. The design emphasizes openness, with blurred lines between interior and exterior. It serves not only as a bookstore but also as a community gathering point, enriching its environment. The renovation preserves historical features like soaring ceilings and raw concrete floors, maintaining the authenticity of the former workshop. The design encourages cultural exchange, enhanced by large windows that invite the park's greenery into the space, fostering a connection between different areas.
The design is a study in openness, where the boundaries between inside and out dissolve. More than just a bookstore, gallery, or restaurant, the dynamic space is a place to serve the community, creating a dialogue between its past and its future.
The architects transformed a former neighborhood workshop in Rome, Italy, preserving original features while creating a modern identity. The final design honors its history.
A defining feature of the space is its constant dialogue with the adjacent park, which acts as the project's true protagonist.
This playful use of transparency and shifting perspectives creates a space where different areas visually connect and interact, embodying the firm's vision of cross-pollination.
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