Excerpt: In Lena Optica, a retail interior designed by Bruno Dias Arquitectura, the idea was to harmonise a jagged and angular pre-existing space, using the concept of a display perfectly adequate to the size of the glasses and thus creating a constant rhythm. To contradict the static rhythm created by the furnishings, a barrel ceiling was created, which, in terms of space, gives a sense of connection between the window and display area.
Project Description
[Text as submitted by architect] A design idea for an optician emerges in the heart of Ansiao, more especially in the Conselheiro António José da Silva Street. Lena Optica recognised the need to update its antiquated and uninspiring interior as an essential optician in the neighbourhood.
The idea for the project was to harmonise a jagged and angular pre-existing space, using the concept of furnishings perfectly adequate to the size of the glasses and thus creating a constant rhythm. This gives the space not just a contemporary touch but also more freedom for moving around as well as working for storage. In general, the furnishings created work as a chequered layout, which combines natural light coming in from the windows and, at the same time, makes it possible for people to look inside the space and vice versa.
To contradict the static rhythm created by the furnishings, a barrel ceiling was created, which, in terms of space, gives a sense of connection between the two lines of furnishings (window and exhibit area).
Fluid and varied movement is allowed around two counters or storage units set in parallel and on the axis with the window and the exhibit area. Regarding the materials and their colour, white prevails on all of the painted surfaces and furniture.