Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

The ceiling of a drama studio in Milan is imprinted with inverted bubbles that house both spotlights and skylights.

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

Italian architects Franco Tagliabue of ifdesign and Pietro Bagnoli converted a former office building into the Zona K studio, which can be used for events and exhibitions as well as for drama rehearsals and performances.

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

The bubbled ceiling over the main hall is comprised of suspended cones that regulate acoustics, whilst concealing electrical cables and ventilation passages.

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

Pairs of fluorescent lights are hidden inside each of the cones, although only a selection of the bubbles double up as roof lights.

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

Furniture slots into the walls of corridors that lead from the hall to changing rooms, toilets, a canteen, an office and an entrance cafe at the front of the building.

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

Other stories about studios on Dezeen include an apartment combined with a choreography studio and a dance studio with the illusion of mist in the air.

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

Photography is by Andrea Martiradonna.

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

The following text is from Bagnoli:


Zona K

Scuola di teatro (Dramaturgy school)

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

This project deals with the renovation of a former workplace purchased by a director and playwright to establish a dramaturgy school.

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

The aim was to create a very flexible and neutral space able to accommodate at the same time events, exhibitions, concerts, courses, performances and lectures.

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

A spectacular hanging cones ceiling, modulating natural and artificial lighting, acting as an acoustic modulator and hiding impressive electrical and air passages, sets the tone to this vibrant place.

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

Client: Nuove Imprese Culturali (via Spalato, 11 – Milano)

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

Dimension: 320 sqm

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

Year: 2008-2010

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

Builder: CO.VE.RI. srl, Artec srl

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

Architectural Project: Pietro Bagnoli, Franco Tagliabue (Ifdesign) with Silvia di Vita, Ida Origgi, Chiara Toscani

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

Consultants: Luca Leo, Stefano Gervasi, Diego Borroni , Guido Scavini

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue

Graphic Design: Fabiano Cocozza

Zona K by Pietro Bagnoli and Franco Tagliabue


See also:

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Marni store
by Sybarite
R-House by
Budi Pradono
Interpretation centre by
Alvarez-Sala Architects