Salon en el aire (translates to Lounge in the air) designed by Ecuadorian architect, Felipe Escudero, is a leisure area for workers at factory in Pifo, Ecuador. It is small, portable, and (in my opinion) quite stylish. The simple, orderly pattern of the outside and the warm interior, makes it feel welcoming. The plants on the outside and natural light on the inside makes it even more attractive.

One of the more interesting aspects of this small building are the interesting materials that were chosen. In fact, the materials were very carefully chosen on account of the Ecuadorian climate. Reflective glass sliding panels were used for the anterior and posterior sides, this reflects the suns intensity, which is extreme in Ecuador. The exterior walls are made of pine wood that was put through a soft burning process to produce the darkly colored exterior, which reduces maintenance.

The interior of the lounge is simple. An important feature is the lack of columns, which is made possible by the use of four iron rings that support the structure. By avoiding columns, there is more continuously use-able area. The inside is also made of the same pine used on the outside, but without the burning process.

The Lounge in the air is also portable. It can be divided into three sections and packed into trucks, so that it can be transported to other locations. Adding to its functionality and showing its simplicity.

The Lounge in the air undoubtedly fulfills its purpose as a leisure area in a novel and stylish way.

Source: http://felipeescudero.com/salonenelaire/luc82v17mvr0kzxsni3z37klw3vd9x