Because the founders of Modum Atelier lived in Italy for long years, the direction of stitching history to the present is also our long-term consideration and focus. Therefore, the studio is located in the historical city of Nanjing, Taogu New Village is at the junction of Shanghai Road and Guangzhou Road. In the area, there are many universities in Nanjing, the buildings of the Republic of China, and the modern residential buildings with slab houses around 60 years ago, and the complex contextual environment grows like capillaries.
We have been focusing on how to balance the noisy life ,while with the quietness of thinking required for work. The project should be an organically integrated answer, that is, to maintain the original street ecology with minimal intervention, without destroying or disturbing. Show the work-being in the smallest interface form and become a member of the daily group portrait of the streets , no different from hardware stores, coffee shops and small shops.
The front facade is designed with an extended roof, trying to give a sense of ritual to the facade, so that people are willing to get close to the roof, so whether it is people in the community or working. Try to pass the daily value in the design to the surrounding residents.
▼街面视角,Street view ©吴昂