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Rtl Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Sitima ya Wailesi by Evolution Design

Rtl Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Sitima ya Wailesi by Evolution Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Mkati mwa Nyumba ndi Mawonekedwe Competition Category.


SilivaMkati· 2021

Rtl Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Sitima ya Wailesi

by Evolution Design

Client: Evolution Design

Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award Winner in Mkati Category

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The Design

About Rtl Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Sitima ya Wailesi

Rtl ndi malo a mawu ku Berlin, Germany, omwe ali ndi masitima anayi a wailesi. Malowa ali ndi makola a masikweya mita 2,700 ndipo amapereka malo kwa antchito pafupifupi 200. Ntchito yofanana ya nyali zofiira, nyali za neon, zithunzi za pakhoma ndi mipando zimalumikiza mkati monsemo. Zipinda zamisonkhano zapangidwa ngati mabala a ku Berlin, malo ogawana ndi mapaki. Zipangizo zimaphatikizapo chitsulo cha mfuti, matabwa a plywood, matabwa olimba, makhoma ogawaniza a galasi, njerwa zonyenga ndi makapeti okhala ndi maonekedwe a denim. Kayendetsedwe kake kamachokera pa malo olandirira anthu kupita ku malo ogawana ndi kumadera a maofesi opangidwira kugwirira ntchito limodzi.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award

Rtl Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Sitima ya Wailesi ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Rtl Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Sitima ya Wailesi akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Rtl Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Sitima ya Wailesi ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The design of the entire space is linked by a Roter Faden, or common thread in German, a journey into both the world of music and the vibrant German capital. Design elements such as light profiles, neon lights, wall graphics and furniture, all in Rtl trademark red, curl through the center. A Pink Floyd inspired wall features Gold records and award trophies, while meeting rooms styled as famous Berlin bars, shared flats and verdant parks pay homage to the iconic city.
Dimensions & Packaging
The new audio center is home to four radio stations: 104,6 Rtl, 105,5 Spree Radio, 93.6 Jam Fm and Rtl Germany's Hitradio. The total area of the audio center is 2,700 square meters, and it provides space for nearly 200 staff.
Tags
Rtl, radio station, audio center, interior design, music, workplace
Production Technology
To create a loft-like interior, finishes such as gunmetal, plywood and solid wood were used alongside glazed partition walls, perforated cladding panels, faux brick, denim-textured carpets and custom-made graffiti-style murals. Handrails from Berlin U-Bahn add an urban touch. Striking lighting solutions, including custom-made lights resembling microphones and a lighting feature that suggests sunshine filtering through treetops, further evoke both the music industry and city life.
Design Challenge
The project faced two challenges. The production and broadcasting studios required specialised construction including double-studded thick gypsum walls set at angles, and interior glazing set at a slant in order to deliver an optimum sound environment. A second challenge lay in creating interiors that reflect the energy of the music industry and retain an air of timelessness, they should not date too quickly, and also cater for the variety of music styles played by the four stations.
Research
The overall aim of the project was to rethink radio and audio production and to design an inspirational and technologically advanced hub for media industry workers, in which they feel comfortable, motivated and creative. Another important aspect was the integration of four separate music channels, all with their own identities, into one wing of the space, in order to deliver the synergies of one broadcasting house rather than having each station as an individual and unconnected entity.
Inspiration
By relocating to new premises, Rtl, one of the largest media broadcasters in Europe, commissioned a state of the art audio center to house its four Berlin radio stations. Inspired by all things music, the center is designed as an inspirational journey into the world of audio entertainment. Berlin, too, plays an important part in the concept. Interiors reference the gritty, hip nature of the city and its iconic locations to give the center a unique identity.
Project Duration
The project was completed in January 2021. The project duration was 2,5 years. It is located in Berlin, Germany.
Operation Flow
The layout reflects user journeys through the space. The reception is the most public area and gives visitors an insight into the workings of a radio station. The hub, a semi-public space at the heart of the audio center, encourages employees, guests and music stars to get together, socialise and entertain. Office areas have been specifically designed and located to encourage creativity and to improve collaboration and connectivity among staff.
Patents
Project copyrights belong to Evolution Design, 2021
Team Members
Evolution Design
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Sebastian Dörken / Max Schroeder, 2021. Image #2: Photographer Sebastian Dörken / Max Schroeder, 2021. Image #3: Photographer Sebastian Dörken / Max Schroeder, 2021. Image #4: Photographer Kevin Schuenemann, 2021. Image #5: Photographer Sebastian Dörken / Max Schroeder, 2021.

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