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Volvo Selekt — Valencia

Volvo Selekt

Valencia · Spain · 2019–2021

Technical data

Client
Volvo — Vedat Valencia
Floor area
1,754 m²
Programme
Used-car showroom
Period
2019–2021
Status
Built
Interior axonometric of the Volvo Selekt showroom

Description

Starting from a ground floor that had not been used for many years, the client asked for a renovation that would serve to expand its commercial space for the sale of second-hand vehicles. Without incurring large execution costs, the project demolishes all the interior elements to obtain the largest possible space.

For functional reasons, the arrangement of vehicles is ordered as if it were a car park. The interior looks for a neutral architectural image, executed on a matte grey material palette, where shiny sheet-metal cars stand out by contrast. The pavement separates the street area and the parking area, and the order is reinforced with a luminaire system that follows a uniform pattern.

In the centre of the commercial space, a white wall that does not reach the ceiling allows spatial continuity while creating a stage where the most representative cars of the exhibition are arranged.

Additionally, a grey curtain with metallic fibres creates a satin effect and separates three boxes to perform the vehicle delivery ceremony. This translucent curtain provides privacy and sets the handover area apart from the rest of the showroom.

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