Resa students residence
The coolest students residence
in Bilbao by Masquespacio
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Hello, design junkies!
Today we want to show you another beautiful and very cool project from one of our favourite design studios! Masquespacio is a studio based in Valencia, Spain, and we have to admit we have a special place in our hearts for all their projects.
Masquespacio presents its last project for the University Residence Resa San Mamés, located in the new Terminus Bilbao. Take a deep breath, and have a look…
Photography: Masquespacio
The project started when the Greystar Group - Resa, a leading company specialized in student accommodations, commissioned Masquespacio to develop the visual strategy for their future residences. Aiming to obtain a uniform aesthetic for the new openings. After developing the brand manual Resa requested Masquespacio to design their second venue in Bilbao.
Christophe Penasse, co-founder from Masquespacio: “During the development phase of the brand manual next to the definition of the visual strategy we sought to establish the essence of Resa’s residences. During this investigation, it was clear that it was important to augment the possibilities for the students to share experiences as a ‘community’ in this new space.”
Photography: Masquespacio
Hereby a diaphanous layout was created in which the different zones are connected between each other. Above some zones as the study rooms include flexible glass walls that can be closed to maintain the room in silence or organize events unrelated to the other spaces at any given moment.
Concerning the design, the project started with a clear definition to search for creative solutions that could adapt to a limited budget. For this reason, Masquespacio got involved at the early construction phase of the building, selecting the finishes for the walls like the original bricks and concrete floors to avoid the installation of additional materials, next to the decision to maintain all the pipes visibly. This way a contemporary and industrial look was created with a touch of color that transforms Resa San Mamés into a vivid and joyful place.
Ana Hernández, creative director from Masquespacio: “Using the technique of color blocking we obtained a strong visual impact for the space and at the same time we could create a clear distinction between each zone in this open space.”
Photography: Masquespacio
Last, to be highlighted, is the design for the terrace for which the color blocking was used again both for the flooring and the walls as well as on the furniture to create the same strong visual impact for the outside.
The Spanish design agency creates branding and interior projects through a unique approach that results in fresh and innovative concepts rewarded with a continued international recognition by media specialized in design, fashion , and lifestyle trends. They have worked on projects in several countries from all parts of the world.
And we will stay tuned to see all their new projects coming! If you want to have a look at other articles about this design studio click here!
If you enjoyed this article, you should check out our article about Mas Creations.
