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A former neighborhood workshop in Rome, Italy has been reimagined by Schiattarella Associati, renovating<\/a><\/strong> a 250-square-meters space into SHELL Libreria Bistrot, a contemporary hub that blurs the lines between work and public life. 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.<\/p>\n SHELL Libreria Bistrot by Schiattarella Associati<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Schiattarella Associati<\/a> is an Italian architecture and design firm known for its multidisciplinary approach. Their ethos center on design as a service to the community, viewing each project as a collective act that can generate meaning, participation, and innovation. This philosophy is evident in their work on SHELL Libreria Bistrot<\/a><\/strong>, where they sought to create a space that not only functions beautifully but also enriches its surroundings.<\/p>\n the architects transformed a former neighborhood workshop in rome, italy<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Schiattarella Associati\u2019s final design of SHELL Libreria Bistrot honors its history while embracing a modern identity. The original soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and raw concrete floors were preserved, retaining the workshop\u2019s raw and authentic character. A defining feature of the space is its constant dialogue with the adjacent park, which acts as the project\u2019s true protagonist. Large windows frame the lush greenery, creating a seamless exchange between the interior and exterior. The cobbled street outside seems to flow directly into the space, while the interior\u2019s vibrant energy is projected outward. This playful use of transparency and shifting perspectives creates a space where different areas visually connect and interact, embodying the firm\u2019s vision of a place shaped by cross-pollination and community.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n large windows frame the adjacent park, creating a seamless exchange between the interior and exterior<\/p>\n the original soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and raw concrete floors were preserved<\/p>\n the space retains the workshop\u2019s raw and authentic character<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t<\/p>\n the hub\u2019s open space means different areas \u2013 and its users \u2013 visually connect and interact<\/p>\n it serves the community as a bookstore, gallery, and restaurant<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t<\/p>\n a contemporary hub that blurs the lines between work and public life<\/p>\n it creates a dialogue between its past and its future<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n name:<\/strong> SHELL Libreria Bistrot \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n designboom has received this project from our\u00a0<\/em>DIY submissions<\/em><\/a>\u00a0feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers\u00a0<\/em>here.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The post schiattarella associati transforms workshop to cultural hub SHELL libreria bistrot in rome<\/a> appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Schiattarella Associati renovates SHELL Libreria Bistrot \u00a0 A former neighborhood workshop in Rome, Italy has been reimagined by Schiattarella Associati, renovating a 250-square-meters space into SHELL Libreria Bistrot, a contemporary hub that blurs the lines … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[142],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nSHELL Libreria Bistrot sparks cultural cross-pollination<\/h2>\n
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