Roosik&co Girona: An Intimate Renovation in the Heart of the Historic District
Year
2024
Location
GIRONA
Typology
Area
76
Light, Presence, and Delicacy in the Historic District
The Brief
The project proposes a partial renovation of the Roosik&co store in Girona’s Old Town, with the goal of modernizing the retail space without altering its original architectural identity. The renovation aims to optimize time and costs by preserving the existing structural elements—the central wall and the slatted wooden vault—and redefining the rest of the space through a new strategy for storefronts, circulation, and product display.
The commission calls for improving the relationship between interior and exterior, maximizing natural light, and creating a more intimate shopping environment—all without losing the artisanal and refined essence that characterizes the brand.
Project Scope
The renovation focuses on clearing out the interior while preserving its original geometry, allowing the central wall and the wooden vault to continue defining the space. The most significant change occurs on the facade, where the storefront openings are fully opened up and a half-height screen is introduced to act as a filter between the street and the interior. This screen allows natural light to enter, provides a neutral backdrop for the storefront displays, and ensures privacy in the sales area.
The storefront displays are conceived as vertical exhibition elements using movable screens with a copper frame and magnetic velvet panels, designed for a flexible and elegant product presentation. Inside, the existing parquet flooring is polished to restore a lighter, more natural tone, enhancing the overall brightness of the space.
The customer service counter is custom-designed using a combination of lacquer, copper, and Turkish travertine, serving as a central feature that adds character and materiality to the space. The screen separating the exterior from the interior is clad in stucco on both sides, visually unifying the space and creating a serene, warm atmosphere that harmonizes with the historic surroundings. The result is a balanced, luminous, and thoughtfully designed store where architecture, materials, and products interact naturally.
A thoughtful renovation that balances light, materials, and respect for the existing structure.
Ujo+partners developed the design and technical plans, coordinated the construction, and designed the custom furniture, working closely with specialized manufacturers to ensure a cohesive, precise result that remained true to the original spirit of the space.
