Hawthorne Chelsea by Bond
Hawthorne Chelsea is a COVID-Safe Hair Salon located in Chelsea, New York, has been designed in 2020 by Bond.
Description
Architects Noam Dvir and Daniel Rauchwerger of BoND have transformed a loft in a landmark building in the neighborhood of Chelsea into a hair salon. The design process began in January 2020, and when reports of the pandemic started hitting the news, the duo ? together with the salon?s founder Garrett Bryant ? adapted the original design to accommodate new public health regulations.
Keeping the original open layout of the space, the designers introduced wooden frames that operate as thresholds between different areas, while maintaining visual connection. Upon entry, patrons are directed to a small foyer and bathroom area where they can wash their hands and sanitize or leave any personal belongings. The adjacent waiting area is separated from the main styling area by an additional frame that doubles as display for hair products. ?The idea was to allow the hairstylists to monitor people coming in and out of the space, without putting any walls up?, says Dvir, ?while light in appearance, the frames are impactful in creating distinct areas?. Following the guidelines for social distancing, the previously stationary styling stations became mobile, allowing to keep clients 10? apart. The stations could be moved around the space as needed and be sanitized between appointments without interfering the work of other stylists. In the future,...
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