Spanish Studio Designs Madrid Cosmetics Store Inspired by Ancient Roman Baths
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Alyn Griffiths
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Summary
Spanish architecture studio Lucas y Hernández-Gil has designed a cosmetics store in Madrid called Laconicum, drawing inspiration from ancient Roman sweating rooms. The design features exposed wooden pillars and a material palette intended to create a calming atmosphere reminiscent of classical Roman baths. The store represents the beauty retailer's first permanent physical location on Madrid's Piamonte street, with the architectural approach focusing on evoking historical tranquility through contemporary design elements.
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Laconicum, a beauty product retailer, approached Lucas y Hernández-Gil to design its first permanent physical store on Madrid's Piamonte street.
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