Concrete staircase anchors Purple Brand studios by Scott & Scott Architects
Scott & Scott Architects has completed a 14,000-square-foot atelier for denim label Purple Brand in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighborhood. The workspace occupies two floors of a 1973 warehouse, retaining original metal ceiling trusses and a timber-plank roof. A raw board-formed concrete staircase with two parallel flights and a curved landing connects the levels. The studio features pigmented plywood workstations, a concrete reception counter, chainmail curtain, and communal cast-concrete tables. The design emphasizes durability and raw materials, echoing Purple Brand's utilitarian aesthetic. The project team includes Susan and David Scott, Andrea Zittlau, Ian Mclean Architecture, Ennova Structural Engineers, Flow Engineering, RFT Engineering, and Anion Enterprises. Photography by Andrew Latreille.
Key facts
- Scott & Scott Architects designed a 14,000-square-foot atelier for Purple Brand in Vancouver.
- The workspace is located in a 1973 warehouse in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighborhood.
- A raw board-formed concrete staircase with two parallel flights and a curved landing anchors the studio.
- Original features like metal ceiling trusses and a timber-plank roof were retained.
- The studio includes pigmented plywood workstations, concrete reception counter, and chainmail curtain.
- Communal cast-concrete tables are used for breaks and informal meetings.
- The design philosophy mirrors Purple Brand's utilitarian and vintage-inspired denim collection.
- Photography is by Andrew Latreille.
Entities
Artists
- Susan Scott
- David Scott
- Andrea Zittlau
- Ian Mclean
- Nabeela Ladha
- Andrew Latreille
Institutions
- Scott & Scott Architects
- Purple Brand
- Ian Mclean Architecture
- Ennova Structural Engineers
- Flow Engineering
- RFT Engineering
- Anion Enterprises
- Dezeen
Locations
- Vancouver
- Canada
- Mount Pleasant
Sources
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