It appears that everything today occurs beneath false ceilings. Contemporary architecture has diminished the significance of the ceiling, considering it merely a technical element that conforms to norms and regulations. However, throughout history, the architectural element of the ceiling has served as a means of spatial expression for communities around the world.
Referencing selected projects, architects Gabriella Gama and Filipe Lourenço of Apparatus Architects consider the notion of the ceiling as a major agent of transformation in a space. During their conversation, they propose to reinterpret its history and context through the transformation of the archetype of the vault, aspiring to create an environment that both inspires and resonates with those who inhabit it.
This series fortunately coincides with Bakehouse’s planning of its building renovation and campus expansion.
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About the speakers
Gabriella Gama and Filipe Lourenço are architects, co-founders, and design partners at Apparatus Architects. Founded in 2016, the office is an award-winning, international architecture and design firm with offices in Lisbon and Brasilia. Apparatus specializes in architecture, urban planning, interior architecture, and object design. The practice has received prestigious honors, including the Architizer A+Awards in 2020, recognising Apparatus Architects as one of the most innovative industry leaders and strongest emerging talents. Additionally, they were nominated as the Best of Best Winner in the Architecture Masterprize Awards 2020 and won the Gold Award in the Muse Design Awards, as well as being a winner of the DNA Paris design, among others.
