The respective space lies in a post-industrial quarter situated in the center of Gliwice.

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Architects: INOSTUDIO

Location: Gliwice, Poland

Architects In Charge: Magdalena Gierczak, Zbigniew Gierczak

Area: 30.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Marcin Grabowiecki

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From the architect. The respective space lies in a post-industrial quarter situated in the center of Gliwice.The compact space, just 20 m2, has housed numerous endeavors, including an antique shop and porter's office. The main entrance can be found inside the gateway.

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Upon demolition, the property was revealed to harbor an added space above the ceiling, extending the interior height to nearly five meters.
First Floor Plan New

Second Floor Plan New

This discovery allowed for the office to be situated on two floors.  The first floor doubles as both a conference room and lounge, while the second floor acts as the workspace and archive.

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Initial efforts to overhaul the space fell on a partial demolition of the interior, followed by a thorough cleaning.

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The design called for a 2nd story to extend over the majority of the space, while sliding the stairwell and utilities close...