Atrium Centrum lifts lid on facelift

The design of the renovation work wa prepared by Warsaw studio JMW Architekci with the aim of creating the most flexible and friendly common space possible. The conceptual design was based around ​​using the highest quality modern materials to provide the interiors with an elegant and timeless look. For the sake of colour consistency, the designers decided opted for neutral colour scheme to highlight the colours of the materials used. Thus quartz sinter plates, wooden and tin panels, aluminium joinery and plaster have been combined with matching shades of gre­­­­y, beige and white. Large-format (300x100 cm) Laminam quartz slabs in Calizia Capri light-beige tones have been laid over the entire surface of the floor in the main lobby. This material is composed of quartz, shale clays, granite rocks and ceramic pigments.

The main reception desk is located at the intersection of the communication and viewing axes in the interior. It features a round, elegant piece of furniture finished with natural wood in a light colour. This is complemented by such tasteful details as brass trimmings and a black stone counter with golden marbling. Visitors to the reception are welcomed by a hanging light installation and the new Atrium Centrum logo, also designed by JMW Architekci.

The stairs in the background of the reception lead to the mezzanine, where a chill out zone for relaxation and informal meetings has been situated. To give this area a more homely feel, soft carpeting has been laid in relaxing shades of beige and green, while mobile furniture has been added as well as built-in armchairs and sofas with high backrests.

Below the mezzanine there is an area finished with natural oak panels and containing additional seats for the guests of the building. According to the type of finishing material, the walls in the lobby and the inner patio have been divided into several zones. The first, located on the ground floor level, has been covered with wooden panels in warm shades of brown. The higher parts of the walls are finished with delicately granulated white plaster with a, broken up by the addition of anthracite sheets behind which warm LED lighting has been installed.

Atrium Centrum was originally built in 2001.