Description
Project description:
The design of “Pharmalesis” pharmacy seeks to shape a spatial experience that transcends the conventional notion of clinical hygiene. The architectural composition is grounded in the concept of well-being as its fundamental design principle. Guided by the ideal of “eudaimonia” —the good life—the design unfolds through natural textures and warm tonalities, creating a welcoming and human-centered environment. The holistic approach to health—physical, psychological, and social—is spatially expressed through a continuous reference to nature, which serves as both the organizational and aesthetic foundation of the project.
The 67-square-meter space is organized into two main zones: the primary pharmacy and product display area (42 sq.m.) and the auxiliary spaces—laboratory, kitchenette, restroom, and storage area—covering 25 sq.m. At the center of the main space, a low-height island orchestrates circulation around it while incorporating both display and storage functions. The pharmacist’s service counter is positioned axially aligned with the main entrance, creating direct visual connection and functional continuity between interior and exterior space. The peripheral shelving is arranged in clean geometric lines, with integrated storage bases that ensure both efficiency and visual clarity.
The material palette and chromatic composition aim to evoke a sense of warm intimacy and natural calmness. The shelving units establish a balanced dialogue between pastel green, neutral beige surfaces, the transparency of glass, and the warm tactile quality of wood, forming a harmonious composition that reinforces the identity of the space. The remaining custom-designed furniture—including the central island, the cashier/service counter, and selected seating elements—follow a unified design language: a green base, a beige storage volume, and a wooden top, composing an integrated visual and functional system.
The storefront façade is defined by a metal lattice in a green hue, articulated into four distinct panels that symbolically resemble herbal leaves—an aesthetic and conceptual reference to the natural origins and production of pharmaceuticals. The metal structure functions as both an aesthetic and functional filter: it alludes to nature and the notion of wellness while simultaneously ensuring the required security of the premises, replacing the conventional shutter with an organic architectural gesture. Thus, even before entering, the visitor perceives the spatial narrative that the design seeks to convey—the alignment of health with balance, nature, and serenity.
