Reviving an Abandoned Space: Designing a Dynamic Coworking Hub in Salford

Overview:

Located in Salford, Manchester, this project focused on reviving a small, abandoned space into a vibrant Moroccan-style coworking hub. The client envisioned a workspace that would seamlessly blend cultural charm with practicality, creating an inspiring environment for its users.

• Collaborative Design: We worked closely with the client’s interior design firm, incorporating regular updates and feedback to refine the vision.
• Moroccan Aesthetic: The design features traditional Moroccan elements, including intricate patterns, textured walls, and warm, inviting tones.
• Optimized Use of Space: The small area was designed to maximize functionality without compromising on the aesthetic vision.

Our goal was to ensure the space not only reflected the client’s creative vision but also offered an efficient and comfortable environment for future users.

Key techniques:

To bring this coworking space to life, we utilized advanced techniques and tools to deliver high-quality, functional renders that aligned with the client’s vision.

• Light Portals for Realism: Used light portals to optimize interior lighting in the renders, reducing noise and ensuring smooth, realistic illumination throughout the small space.
• Custom Furniture Modeling: Collaborated with the interior design firm to model unique, custom-designed furniture pieces tailored to the Moroccan aesthetic.
• Procedural Texturing: Applied procedural texturing techniques to create intricate patterns and textures, like the columns seen.

These techniques combined to produce visuals that captured both the intricate design details and the inviting atmosphere of the coworking space.

Results:

The transformation of the abandoned space into a Moroccan-inspired coworking haven was a testament to the collaborative efforts between our team and the interior design firm. The rendered visuals captured the intricate tilework, custom furniture, and unique architectural details, providing a lifelike preview of the final space. These renders became instrumental in aligning the vision between stakeholders and ensuring every element of the design was cohesive and practical.

1. Revitalization Impact: The client felt deeply connected to the final concept, with the renders serving as an inspiring roadmap for the renovation process.
2. Enhanced Collaboration: Our visuals allowed the interior design firm to effectively present their ideas, enabling smoother decision-making and approvals.
3. Execution Support: Contractors used the renders as a reference to ensure the physical space mirrored the designs as closely as possible.
4. Client Reaction: The client expressed immense satisfaction, noting how the renders gave them a clear and tangible vision, which was previously challenging to imagine.

This project demonstrated how well-crafted 3D visuals could turn abstract ideas into actionable plans, fostering excitement and confidence in the renovation process.