‘Flips’ is a spatial concept of adaption, designed to transform the function of an interior when day turns to night. Parallels drawn between the increasing closure of music venues and independent business revealed an opportunity for a hairdresser and a music venue to co-exist, supporting each another. The word ‘turntablism’ describes the art of manipulating sounds to create new music. This term has translated into a catalyst for multi-functional spatial installations. Drawing upon terminology from both areas, such as mixing, cutting, and turning, the interior encourages a collaboration of function, and radical design. The revolving motion of a turntable supported the idea of a space which never shuts. The project is based within the existing site of 19th century Forester’s Hall, Dundee. The design features listening pods, a bar area, a performance area, and hairdressing stations. Each feature is designed to adapt function depending on the time of day.
View the full project folio here: 'Flips Folio'
The interior of the space has been designed to support to co-existence of hairdressing and music, therefore supporting the economic crisis of closing businesses. Each element of the design has been carefully considered in order to function at a high level while creating a refined and spatially intriguing project.
The sound wall separates the performance space from the bar
area. It is designed to act as a ‘sound divider.’ The circles can be rotated to open or close, creating a solid, soundproof wall, or a divider to allow the flow of music to travel around the space. The more cirlces closed, the lower the music in the bar and the more open, the louder the music.
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