Built Space

Non-residential / New

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Selected

7

votes of the public

7

votes of the public

Răzvan Negrișanu, Alexandra Pascotescu

Author(s) / Team representatives

Răzvan Negrișanu, Alexandra Pascotescu

Profession

architect

Collective/office

RDsign Studio

Co-authors/team members

Anda Dobîndă

External collaborators

S.C. ZERGON S.R.L., S.C. GEO TOLS S.R.L., ALPHA ENGINEERING S.R.L., LOMBREA A.-ELECTROTEHNIK, S.C. VLV Systems S.R.L.

Project location

Timișoara, Romnânia

Budget in euros

aprox. 3 000 000 euro

Usable area

4.508 m2

Project start date

March 2020

Construction completion date

September 2022

Client

GSM CENTER PFONE S.R.L.

Website

See Website

Photo credits

David Dumitrescu

Text presentation of the author/office in English

RDsign Studio is an architectural office based in Timisoara, which in 2011 took over and redefined the business of a family company, which has been in existence since 1992, working in the field of construction projects. The architectural office was founded by architects Daniela Negrișanu and Răzvan Negrișanu, both graduates of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism in Timișoara, who were later joined by Valentin Sumanariu as an associate. Today, the RD SIGN team has a total of 11 architects and urban planners, and in addition to the design activity, some of the employees also work in academia, complementing the practical expertise of the firm with an academic expertise in the field of architecture. The firm's portfolio accumulated over the years is diverse in both function and scale, from urban planning to interior design, with a focus mainly on residential buildings, both collective and individual. The office's reference works are composed of several collective housing developments (Nord One, Iris Residence), commercial buildings (South Plaza) or service buildings. One of the core values of the office is to find and maintain, in each project, a balance between theory and practice, between stereotypes or design experience and innovation, trying to push the project beyond the strict financial interests of the clients, while at the same time adapting to the current socio-economic context of the city.

Project description in English

The shopping center building is a two-level structure with a total area of 4.500 square meters. The design features a central courtyard located near the escalators that connect the ground floor to the first floor. The courtyard is supposed to be an oasis of greenery and natural light, providing a visual respite for shoppers and an inviting atmosphere. The building's facade is characterized by clean lines and a modern aesthetic. The use of natural light and greenery throughout the building, including the courtyard, creates a harmonious relationship between the interior and exterior spaces. The interior lighting is designed to complement the natural light and enhance the shopping experience. The building's layout is designed to promote a seamless flow of foot traffic and ease of navigation for shoppers. Overall, the shopping center building's design, create an inviting atmosphere and an enjoyable shopping experience.