Unknown Works transforms Borough Market storehouse into futuristic hair salon with repurposed steel
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Cajsa Carlson
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Summary
London architecture firm Unknown Works transformed a former storehouse in Borough Market into Salt Salon, a futuristic hair salon featuring a sound wall made from repurposed galvanised steel and modular metal furniture. The design creates a peaceful haven from the busy market area while serving multiple functions as a hair salon, events venue, and listening space.
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Located in a former storehouse in London's busy Borough Market area, the hairdressing salon was designed to feel like a haven away from the streets below
Unknown Works focused on both the practical and the social aspects of the space, which will function as an events venue and listening space as well as a hair salon
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