In the heart of downtown Seville, on O'Donnell Street, Secretos del Agua has opened its second Salon Store. The space has been created by Carolina Gual, honoring the city's artistic and cultural heritage. Three characteristic elements of the city's architecture are employed: the patio, lattice screens, and the albero yellow color, to create an immersive and inspiring environment for the brand's enjoyment. The project adheres to the principles of clean lines and minimalistic spaces to highlight the products.
A sober façade leads to an interior filled with soft Albero yellow color hues that incorporates as a central axis a central patio, a direct heritage of Roman and Mudéjar buildings. The patio serves as a clear division of space and are visible from all points of the local.
The layout of the space begins with the Store, featuring a testing area where customers can interact with the different products. This area incorporates lattice screens in various locations to play with visual boundaries, leaving visitors uncertain about the limits of the space or what lies beyond.
Adjacent to the store, in the central area of the premises and visually separated by lattice screens, overlooking the patio, is the Salon area where customers receive treatments. The mirrors above the vanities, shaped like arches, simulate windows reflecting the patio.
Beyond another lattice screen, we find the shampoo stations, providing intimacy and tranquility for relaxation. The lattice allows for seeing without being seen while playing with light and the flow of air.
Continuing through the hallway and passing through the ceiling-reaching doors, we access the more private areas of the premises, such as the beauty cabin, restroom, and staff area.
The plant-filled patio evokes an idyllic garden and brings nature indoors. It is presided over by a continuously running fountain, providing a soothing sound and inviting visitors to enjoy the refreshing atmosphere brought by the vegetation. Thus, transforming an ordinary interior patio into a cozy space where one can breathe fresh air or sit down to enjoy a coffee.
Simple materials are used, such as terracotta for the ceramic lattice screens, large-format porcelain floor tiles for visual continuity, and oak wood for custom-made furniture designed specifically for this space. The albero-colored walls feature a granulated texture reminiscent of sand.
Team:
Architect: Carolina Gual
Other participants: M4edifica
Photography: Juankar Gibson, Rubén Darío Milano
Material Used:
1. Facade cladding: Rustic finish, M4edifica
2. Flooring: Porcelain Tile, Moma, Grespania
3. Doors: Oak veener, Custom carpenter, M4edifica
4. Roofing: Smooth plaster, M4edifica
5. Interior furniture: Oak veener, Custom carpenter, M4edifica
6. Ceramic lattice: Ceramic, Ceramica a mano alzada
7. Furniture: Carolina Gual, Gamma Bross, Zara Home
