Caramel’s Carage by CARAMEL ARCHITECTURE

The Carage is a workplace shaped by a conscious engagement with existing structures, history, and reused materials. Located in a quiet courtyard, the former garage and workshop from the 1930s is defined by a high barrel vault and generous skylights. Instead of redefining the space, its unique character becomes the basis of the design. The concept focuses on contemporary ways of working, emphasizing openness, shared use, and the absence of hierarchies.

All workspaces are organized on one level, with meeting rooms, workshops, and retreat areas placed along the perimeter, while the center remains an open, communal space. The design evolves in dialogue with the building itself. During demolition, many elements are preserved and reused, including gates, doors, and historic wall paintings. A rediscovered former ramp becomes the spatial centerpiece, now functioning as a terraced tribune for meetings and events. Reuse defines the material strategy: steel beams, railings, glass blocks, and floor finishes are sourced from dismantled buildings and previous projects. Raw surfaces, visible installations, and a recycled paper acoustic layer shape the atmosphere, while accents in corn yellow add warmth.

Technically, the project follows a “less is more” approach, resulting in an open, sustainable workplace rooted in transformation rather than replacement.