Labscape studio restored and redesigned the interior of noir & blanc, the specialist in high-fidelity equipment in the heart of brussels.
The historic interior proved a design challenge to integrate the product displays — from large format speakers to record players — listening room and music test area. The material choices were closely linked to the type of product on offer: american walnut, linear emerald green acoustic panels, curtains that help modulate the space, etc. All in an effort to create a unique and sophisticated environment. At the center of the space, an area is carved out by black metal slats . These metal partitions, painted in a deep matte black, act to separate the sales areas of the counter. The music area, located on the ground floor, deliberately encloses a corner for displaying products, called the music library, such as records & turntables. The listening room is a modular space. When a customer enters this area, like in a theater, the curtains close in front and behind him, and with perfect acoustics he can listen to music and choose his own high fidelity device. The result is a beautifully realized interior with a strong retro flavor but a contemporary layout and details.
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Architects: Labscape Studio
Photographer: Nicolas Schimp