Volvo Selekt
Valencia · Spain · 2019–2021
Technical data
- Client
- Volvo — Vedat Valencia
- Superficie
- 1.754 m²
- Programa
- Exposición de vehículos de ocasión
- Periodo
- 2019–2021
- Status
- Built

Description
Starting from a ground floor that had not been used for many years, the client asked for a renovation that would serve to expand its commercial space for the sale of second-hand vehicles. Without incurring large execution costs, the project demolishes all the interior elements to obtain the largest possible space.
For functional reasons, the arrangement of vehicles is ordered as if it were a parking lot. The interior looks for a neutral architectural image, executed on a matte grey material palette, where shiny sheet-metal cars with noble shapes shine by contrast. The pavement separates the street area and the parking area, and the order is reinforced with a luminaire system that follows a uniform pattern.
In the centre of the commercial space, a white wall that does not reach the ceiling allows spatial continuity while creating a stage where the most representative cars of the exhibition are arranged.
Additionally, a grey curtain with metallic fibres creates a noble satin effect and separates three boxes to perform the vehicle delivery ceremony. This translucent curtain provides intimacy, and even a certain mystery, motivating the desire of customers who visit the exhibition.

