{"id":915,"date":"2025-10-24T21:30:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T21:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goldentriangledelhiagrajaipur.com\/?p=915"},"modified":"2025-10-27T09:34:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T09:34:32","slug":"blok-tattoo-studio-in-barcelona-redefines-sterile-spaces-through-concrete-and-steel-interiors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.goldentriangledelhiagrajaipur.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/24\/blok-tattoo-studio-in-barcelona-redefines-sterile-spaces-through-concrete-and-steel-interiors\/","title":{"rendered":"blok tattoo studio in barcelona redefines sterile spaces through concrete and steel interiors"},"content":{"rendered":"

XAARCHIVE shapes Tattoo Studio as Industrial ‘Anti-Hospital’ Space<\/h2>\n

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BLOK, a tattoo<\/a><\/strong> studio designed by XAARCHIVE Studio in Badalona, Barcelona<\/a><\/strong>, reexamines the spatial and aesthetic qualities of clinical environments. Conceived under the concept ‘The Anti-Hospital: Rethinking Sterile Spaces,’ the project translates the visual language of medical precision into an industrial context.<\/p>\n

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The 80-sqm warehouse conversion employs polished concrete<\/a><\/strong>, locally sourced stainless steel<\/a><\/strong>, and handcrafted PVC curtains to define a flexible interior<\/a><\/strong> that shifts between transparency and opacity. The existing ceiling structure was exposed to reveal its original framework, while linear LED<\/a><\/strong> fixtures accentuate the geometry of the space and introduce a controlled, uniform illumination. The studio accommodates up to four artists simultaneously within a modular plan that supports multiple configurations. Mobile partitions and adjustable lighting systems enable the workspace to adapt to various functions, from tattooing to exhibition and consultation.<\/p>\n

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all images by Simone Marcolin unless stated otherwise<\/p>\n

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Industrial interiors define BLOK hybrid Tattoo Studio and gallery<\/h2>\n

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Fabrication and material sourcing were carried out locally in Badalona and the surrounding metropolitan area, reinforcing the project\u2019s commitment to regional production. Central to the space is the Canova Table, a custom piece designed by XAARCHIVE Studio<\/a><\/strong> through 3D scanning and binary encoding. This element extends the studio\u2019s research into the intersections of data, materiality, and digital precision.<\/p>\n

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BLOK functions as a hybrid environment, part workshop, part laboratory, and part gallery, where architecture operates as a tool for examining the relationship between care, craft, and the human body. The project presents a systematic, locally grounded approach to spatial design that balances technical rigor with adaptability.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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modular partitions allow fluid transitions between tattooing, painting, and resting<\/p>\n

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soft PVC curtains filter light and movement, transforming space through degrees of opacity<\/p>\n

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minimal furniture and polished concrete floor emphasize functional calm and precision<\/p>\n

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custom-made metal tables reflect both the technical and creative layers of the studio<\/p>\n

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tattoo station framed by translucent curtains defining intimate zones within an open plan<\/p>\n

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concrete ceiling and exposed wiring reveal the industrial shell that hosts the studio<\/p>\n

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low table made of concrete blocks and a steel top expresses the studio\u2019s raw and modular character<\/p>\n

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custom lighting detail highlights precision and material contrast within the industrial setting<\/p>\n

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raw materials like steel, concrete, and polycarbonate compose a flexible and durable environment<\/p>\n

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artworks and tools coexist within a mutable interior conceived for creation and rest | image by Sof\u00eda Su\u00e1rez<\/p>\n

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at night, warm light softens the industrial character of the space, revealing its quiet rhythm | image by Sof\u00eda Su\u00e1rez<\/p>\n

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red light diffuses through translucent curtains, softening the industrial space into a warm glow | image by Sof\u00eda Su\u00e1rez<\/p>\n

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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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name:<\/strong>\u00a0BLOK
\narchitect:<\/strong> XAARCHIVE Studio<\/a> | @xaarchive____<\/a><\/p>\n

lead designers:<\/strong> Nayla Cefarelli, Sof\u00eda Lorenzo
\nlocation:<\/strong> Badalona, Barcelona<\/p>\n

photographers:<\/strong> Simone Marcolin<\/a> | @simoneemarcolin<\/a>, Sof\u00eda Su\u00e1rez<\/p>\n

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/i><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/article>\n

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