arh. Silviu ALDEA

Author(s) / Team representatives

arh. Silviu ALDEA

Profession

arhitect

Collective/office

Atelier MASS

Co-authors/team members

arh. Violeta FRIȘAN

Project location

Cluj-Napoca, jud. Cluj, România

Budget în euros

150000 euro

Usable area

104 mp

Project start date

Octombrie 2023

Construction completion date

Februarie 2024

Client

Emma Cremma

Builder

Creativ Bau

Photo credits

arh. Silviu Aldea

Text presentation of the author/office in English

Atelier MASS is an architecture firm established in 2011 in Cluj (RO) by a team of architects who shared a passion for projects that push the boundaries of professional practice. The founding members are Camelia Sisak, Silviu Aldea, and Tamás Sisak, and over the years, they have developed a team committed to providing detailed and personalized solutions tailored to each local context. Atelier Mass demonstrates the ability to work on various scales, from complex urban projects to fine details of architecture or interior design. With a clear vision and a passion for innovation, the firm successfully transforms ideas into tangible realities, thereby contributing to the creation of spaces that inspire and enhance quality of life.

Project description in English

From the initial sketches, our goal was to create a simple, multifunctional space that brings people together through their passion for food. This versatile space is designed to host various workshops and courses, all centered around the experience of cooking and eating healthily. The concept arose from the need to reconnect with nature and rediscover simplicity—elements that are fundamental to authentic human experiences, particularly in an increasingly urbanized, post-pandemic, and hyper-commercialized world. An indoor greenhouse provides an unexpected space where nature is encouraged to thrive. Archetypal forms, soothing colors, and natural, tactile materials all contribute to fostering a return to the essentials. Consequently, the space becomes a refuge, a place where people can slow down, reconnect with nature, and reconnect with themselves.