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Znamy Si\u0119 designs optical salon and clinic\u2019s interior in Wroc\u0142aw<\/p>\n

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Znamy Si\u0119 design studio takes over the interior<\/a>\u00a0design of AUGA, an optical salon and specialist clinic in Wroc\u0142aw, Poland<\/a>. The concept is structured around the biological process of vision, translating the anatomy of the eye into spatial organization, material selection, and lighting design.<\/p>\n

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The project takes the human eye as its primary reference. The overall layout reflects the path of light as it travels through the eye, from cornea and lens to retina and neural transmission. This sequence is interpreted architecturally as a progression from the entrance area through the retail<\/a> space and into the consulting rooms. The interior is organized as a spatial narrative, where circulation mirrors the transformation of light into visual perception. Form, color, and material decisions are informed by anatomical structures, establishing a cohesive relationship between biological function and built environment.<\/p>\n

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light, material, and spatial sequencing outline AUGA\u2019s layout<\/p>\n

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The design team<\/a> at Znamy Si\u0119 introduces a glass installation with a ridged, biconvex profile that references the form of the eye\u2019s lens. Positioned to interact with natural daylight, the element refracts and distorts incoming sunlight, echoing the optical function of focusing light onto the retina. Through this intervention, light operates not only as illumination but as a shaping device within the space. At the core of the salon stands a circular counter made of burl wood, illuminated by a suspended LED chandelier. This central element functions as a spatial analogy to the macula, the part of the retina responsible for sharp central and color vision. Its position and concentrated lighting establish it as the primary focal point within the interior.<\/p>\n

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Horizontal shelving lines the walls, creating a sense of lateral continuity and subtle motion. A blue gradient transitions from the entrance toward the consulting areas, reinforcing directional flow. These elements reference rods, the photoreceptors associated with peripheral vision, motion detection, and low-light perception. The deep navy tones evoke the Purkinje effect, in which blue wavelengths remain perceptible as overall light levels decrease. Linear LED light guides suspended from the ceiling extend throughout the salon and into the consulting rooms. These illuminated lines suggest neural pathways, referencing the transmission of visual information from the eye to the brain. Functionally, they provide wayfinding, directing visitors through the space while reinforcing the conceptual framework.<\/p>\n

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AUGA optical salon in Wroc\u0142aw designed by Znamy Si\u0119<\/p>\n

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the interior concept is structured around the biological process of vision<\/p>\n

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horizontal shelving emphasizes peripheral movement along the walls<\/p>\n

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tpatial organization translates the anatomy of the human eye into architecture<\/p>\n

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linear LED light guides extend across the ceiling plane<\/p>\n

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wall elements subtly reference rods and peripheral vision<\/p>\n

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light becomes an active spatial component rather than passive illumination<\/p>\n

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deep navy tones recall the Purkinje effect in low-light conditions<\/p>\n

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the optical salon\u2019s interior operates as a spatial narrative of visual perception<\/p>\n

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project info:<\/p>\n

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name:\u00a0AUGA Clinic<\/p>\n

architect:\u00a0Znamy Sie\u0328<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0@znamysie_architects<\/a><\/p>\n

design team:\u00a0Wojtek Nowak, Bogna Kawa-Nowak, Monika Jokiel, Ula Dachnij-Seredy\u0144ska, Anna Petryszyn
location: Wroc\u0142aw, Poland<\/p>\n

photographer:\u00a0Migdal Studio<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0@migdal.studio<\/a><\/p>\n

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