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Kabelovna Studios
Kabelovna Studios are located in a former electrical cable-making factory in the district of Holesovice, in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. The facility, which was constructed in 1908, is a part of Prague’s workers’ colony from the 1870s. Since then, the area has developed around the former factory; while preserving the industrial atmosphere that exists within the city block that houses it. The hall in which the studios are set brings together several artistic entities: a fashion designer, a painter, a screen-printing production business, and lastly the recording studios; thus creating a vibrant creative environment.
This is a new concept for what the post-production and music recording environment could look like: studios that are connected with an authentic industrial aesthetic with natural elements of light beaming through the large skylights and well-placed glass partitions. The restored brick walls of this former factory not only work perfectly with the acoustic requirements of a modern recording studio, but complete the space beautifully with its aesthetics. Not to mention; these walls are complimented with the diffusing properties of acoustic panels by the five-meter tall, sloped ceilings.
Entranced by the location’s strong character and genius loci, the architects decided to highlight it as much as possible. A new beige anhydrite floor unifies the space and allows the walls and other existing textures and elements to become the focal point. Black was used for the new modern inserts - such as the doors or technical equipment acting functionally while being background for the older furniture pieces and the custom-designed light fixtures. The spatial organization is simple and intuitive. It starts with a large gathering room, or rather the studio’s living room which is located in the highest area of the hall. It welcomes guests with a reception table, a seating area, and a kitchen line, while the recording studios are accessible behind partially glazed doors.
The“ living room” is characterized by a Bomma Orbital chandelier floating above a massive wooden table, which further enhances the sense of height in the space. The plants, while freely establishing themselves over the black walls, separate the reception from the rest of the hall’s inhabitants and are housed in carefully concealed planters. Each recording studio is equipped with its own white recording booth. The refurbished furniture and the overall composition of the space create an inspirational yet cozy atmosphere. The seating is a combination of recycled leather seat s and black leather armchairs from the 1970s. The foldable seats, previously used in a real theater, are placed in the studio’s“living room” to encourage more guests to be a part of the inevitable parties. The neon lights, designed by the architects, are also a nod to the studio's function. A visual of the large warm sound waves that dominate the ceilings of the recording studios and constantly change as they move through the space. These delicate structures are adorned by a neon number assigned to each studio and invite the artists to explore the room.
電纜音樂工作室
電纜工作室（Kabelovna Studios）位於捷克布拉格市中心的赫爾修維采區（Holesovice），前身為電纜製造廠。這座工廠在一九〇八年興建，位於一八七〇年代的布拉格勞工聚集之地。後來，工廠附近發展蓬勃，街區的工業氣氛也保留下來。工作室的整體建築匯聚著多位藝術家：時尚設計師、畫家、網版印刷業者，最近還有錄音工作室進駐，營造出活力四射的創作環境。
此處展現的新概念，訴說著後製與音樂錄音環境的可能性：工作室連接真正的工業美學，靠著運用大型天窗與位置良好的玻璃隔間，引進自然光流動。之前工廠的磚牆修復之後，不僅與現代錄音室的隔音需求完美搭配，也和空間相得益彰。此外，牆體與隔音板的擴散性、五公尺高的斜屋頂都能互補。建築師深受此地的強烈特色與場所精神吸引，決定盡力凸顯。新的米色硬石膏地板統整了空間，讓牆面與其他原有的紋理與元素能成為視覺焦點。新增加的現代物品則採黑色，例如門或技術設備，也成為古董家具與客製化的燈具的背景。此一空間組織簡單、符合直覺。首先映入眼簾的是寬敞的會面廳，亦即工作室的客廳，是整座建築的重點所在。這裡有接待桌可迎賓，並有座位區、廚房區，而錄音間則在部分以玻璃構成的門後方。
「客廳」的主要特色是Bomma Orbital吊燈，幾盞吊燈飄浮在巨大的木桌上，進一步強化此空間的高度感。黑色牆面有植物自由蔓生，花盆被細心隱藏於牆內，而牆面讓客廳與整體建築的其他使用者分隔。每一間工作室都有專屬白色的錄音間。翻新過的家具與整體空間構成，營造出兼具啟發性與舒適感的氣氛。座椅區結合一九七〇年代的再生皮椅與皮革沙發。摺疊式座椅來自真正的戲院，現則放置在客廳，鼓勵更多賓客融入不可或缺的交流氣氛中。霓虹燈由建築師設計，呼應著工作室的機能。這麼一來，巨大溫暖的聲波能以視覺呈現，而燈光會在空間時移動時持續變化，成為工作室天花板的主要特色。這些細膩結構搭配每間工作室的霓虹燈數字裝飾，邀請藝術家來探索空間。
