{"id":13701,"date":"2025-08-22T09:30:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T02:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/jgstudio-transforms-public-bathroom-into-undulating-concrete-installation-in-ecuador\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T09:30:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T02:30:11","slug":"jgstudio-transforms-public-bathroom-into-undulating-concrete-installation-in-ecuador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/jgstudio-transforms-public-bathroom-into-undulating-concrete-installation-in-ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"jgstudio transforms public bathroom into undulating concrete installation in ecuador"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Umbral\u00a0installation transforms an existing bathroom in Quito<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Umbral is a site-specific intervention in Quito, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-ecuador\/\">Ecuador<\/a><\/strong>, by JGStudio Arquitectura, commissioned by Boonker and Rinnova as part of a temporary architecture exhibition. The project involves the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/renovation-architecture-and-design\/\">transformation<\/a><\/strong> of an existing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/bathroom-design\/\">bathroom<\/a><\/strong> into an immersive spatial <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/interactive-installation\/\">installation<\/a><\/strong>, realized within a one-week construction period.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The design investigates the dual nature of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/concrete-architecture-and-design\/\">concrete<\/a><\/strong> as both fluid and structural. Custom <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/prefabricated-homes-and-buildings\/\">prefabricated<\/a><\/strong> concrete elements are used to explore this transitional state, capturing the moment in which the material shifts from motion to solidity. This quality becomes central to the spatial experience, shaping both interior and exterior elements of the intervention.<\/p>\n<p>all images by <a href=\"https:\/\/jagstudio.ec\/\">JAG Studio<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">JGStudio Arquitectura explores concrete\u2019s fluid-to-solid form<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Umbral installation is composed of three zones, each drawing conceptual reference from planetary environments. The first, Earth, is a green space where vegetation emerges through concrete modules, introducing organic contrast to the rigid material system. Mars is defined by red-toned surfaces that emphasize temperature, contrast, and intensity through chromatic treatment. Saturn features soft whites and beige hues, evoking spatial clarity and a sense of expansion through lighter material finishes.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jgstudioec\/\">design team<\/a><\/strong> at JGStudio Arquitectura reconfigures the original bathroom to prioritize spatial perception and sensory engagement. Functionality is reduced to its minimal expression in favor of an environment that encourages observation, pause, and material interaction.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>site-specific installation Umbral transforms an existing bathroom in Quito<\/p>\n<p>custom concrete elements shape both the interior and exterior spaces<\/p>\n<p>the project explores concrete\u2019s fluid-to-solid transformation<\/p>\n<p>prefabricated blocks highlight the material\u2019s transitional nature<\/p>\n<p>vegetation emerges through modular concrete units<\/p>\n<p>the intervention was commissioned for a temporary architecture exhibition<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>organic and architectural elements intersect in the green space<\/p>\n<p>the project features light-colored finishes and a calm material palette<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>surface treatments evoke warmth and tactile depth<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>the original bathroom is reimagined as a contemplative space<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>Umbral invites immersion through material, light, and spatial rhythm<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>concrete is treated as both structure and sensory medium<\/p>\n<p>light and shadow animate the surfaces throughout the space<\/p>\n<p>white and beige tones create spatial expansion<\/p>\n<p>each zone references a planetary environment to shape atmosphere<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>a narrow passage connects the three concept-driven zones<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>name:<\/strong>\u00a0Umbral<\/p>\n<p><strong>architects:<\/strong> JGStudio Arquitectura |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jgstudioec\/\">@jgstudioec<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>lead architects:<\/strong> Javier Gallardo, Stephany Soria<\/p>\n<p><strong>location:<\/strong> Quito, Ecuador<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>construction team:<\/strong> Boonker and Rinnova<br \/>\n<strong>photographer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/jagstudio.ec\/\">JAG Studio<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jag_studio\/\">@jag_studio<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>videographer:<\/strong> Nicolas Arturo<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">designboom has received this project from our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/readers-submit\"><span class=\"s1\">DIY submissions<\/span><\/a>\u00a0feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/readers\/\"><span class=\"s1\">here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/architecture\/jgstudio-public-bathroom-undulating-concrete-installation-ecuador-quito-umbral-08-22-2025\/\">jgstudio transforms public bathroom into undulating concrete installation in ecuador<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/\">designboom | architecture &amp; design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Umbral\u00a0installation transforms an existing bathroom in Quito \u00a0 Umbral is a site-specific intervention in Quito, Ecuador, by JGStudio Arquitectura, commissioned by Boonker and Rinnova as part of a temporary architecture exhibition. 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