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Now the historical complex houses offices for the architectural firm, homes for the three initiators, flats for sale and rent, and retail premises. After thorough demolition and renovation work, the building’s illustrious past was reshaped into an industrial setting suitable for a creative oasis for work and habitation.
Each partner was responsible for the design of their own share and was therefore answerable only to their own needs, desires and possibilities. For instance, there is the striking difference between the design of one living unit with X-shaped columns, round cut-outs in the concrete floor and shell roof and another, loft-like living unit with a gallery that floats free and a staircase in structural plywood.
The great independence of architect-clients is good not only for architectural quality, but is also an essential condition for a great many social improvements that architecture brings the surrounding neighbourhood.