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Remanence is 1950 sft of space in basement of a retail building in heart of Islamabad.
Designed by Office for Radical Architecture disciplines
Photos by Salman Javaid Malik
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Space is a portal into a grey space which disconnects the subject from outer space and creates an introverted space.
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Café is a monotone space with a geometric colorful mural and illuminated column. Rectangular planes of hanging vines soften the visual and add a layer.
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