Bronze A' Design Award Winner 2025
A luminous architectural interior spreads before you, defined by smooth white cylindrical towers rising from a gray floor beneath an extraordinary perforated ceiling canopy, the space measuring perhaps thirty meters in width and extending deep into the background, creating a forest-like environment of vertical elements varying in diameter from slender columns about one meter across to substantial volumes reaching three or four meters in width, each tower finished in brilliant matte white that feels smooth as eggshell or fine plaster, their surfaces rising seamlessly without visible joints or seams, suggesting monolithic construction or expertly concealed connections, at the base of each cylinder runs a continuous dark band, black or deepest charcoal, approximately ten centimeters tall, providing crisp horizontal definition where white volume meets gray floor, this darker element reading like a shadow line or architectural reveal that grounds each form visually. The floor itself spreads in smooth neutral gray, cool as polished stone, suggesting concrete or resin-based material with a satin finish that captures gentle reflections without becoming mirror-like, its even tone and subtle sheen creating calm horizontal expanse that lets the white towers command attention. Overhead, the ceiling transforms into a spectacular perforated metal surface that dominates the upper field, its thousands of irregular apertures, each perhaps three to eight centimeters across, scattered across the surface in organic distribution suggesting computer-generated patterns or naturally occurring formations like honeycomb or cellular structures, this extraordinary canopy transitioning chromatically from left to right, beginning with warm bronze or aged copper tones that feel like autumn leaves or weathered metal catching late afternoon sun, gradually shifting through neutral steel grays cool as winter sky, and culminating in bright platinum or polished aluminum whites that suggest noon light or fresh snow, this chromatic progression creating subtle atmospheric shift across the space. Light filters through these countless perforations, casting intricate dappled patterns across the white cylinders below, creating soft-edged shadows that shift and overlap, while additional illumination glows from within several cylinders themselves, visible as warm linear bands suggesting hollow interiors fitted with lighting systems, these internal lights reading like gentle amber or soft gold, adding warmth to the predominantly cool palette. Moving from right foreground deeper into the space, a gentle curving pathway winds between the cylinders, this circulation route approximately three meters wide, comfortable for two people walking side by side, inviting exploration deeper into this forest of forms, the towers' strategic placement creating alternating moments of openness and enclosure, some passages expansive and generous, others more intimate and focused, the varying diameters and spacing producing spatial rhythm that rewards movement and discovery. Typography appears on two visible cylinders, black letters spelling "Beyond Architecture" on one prominent volume at right, and "A Scenic Masterpiece" visible on another form toward the left middle ground, these phrases establishing identity and aspiration while their elegant typography complements rather than disrupts the architectural composition, the overall atmosphere serene yet subtly energizing, contemplative yet welcoming, suggesting a space designed for both focused activity and casual encounter, its luminous quality and spatial generosity creating environment that feels simultaneously monumental in scale and humanly intimate in character, the absence of visible furniture or occupants in this view emphasizing the architectural forms themselves while the proportions and circulation spaces clearly accommodate human presence and activity.
At the Rams Beyond Etro Sales Office, architecture meets art in a gallery inspired space designed to engage visitors. The minimalist interior, defined by crisp white surfaces and a sleek glass facade, highlights curated artworks and a striking architectural model. Fluid curves and dynamic shadows add depth, while a reflective metallic ceiling enhances natural light. More than a showroom, this space integrates design, materials, and storytelling to make an immersive experience that reflects the essence of Rams Beyond Residence.