A Living Garden and Exhibition Space in Hangzhou by Mountain Soil.Mountain Soil has designed a living garden and exhibition space for JIA Garden Craft, a home for art and hand-crafted objects in Hangzhou. Spread over two levels, the interior features a display shaped like a leaf and an asymmetrical rock...
FUNFUN Gallery, Exhibition Space & Cafe in Hangzhou by lialawlab.FUNFUN Gallery is exactly what it sounds like—fun, fun, fun, in big capital letters. Situated in an old building that once housed the Hangzhou silk printing and dyeing factory, the cultural and creative park-cum-gallery retains the...
The Romance of Old Libraries: Common Reader Bookstore by Atelier Tao+C.Taking inspiration from Virginia Woolf's book by the same name, Atelier tao+c has designed an independent bookstore in Hangzhou, China, dubbed Common Reader. The cinematic interior recalls the traditional reading experience and the romance...
AIM Completes Cosmetic Store in Hangzhou Dubbed “Harmay Office”.Harmay’s Hanzhou concept store by AIM is a romantic replica of the 70s open office. Travelling up the silver staircase from ground to the first level unfolds an organisation of desks in a grid-like manner. Among the sea of burnt orange...
Retro-futuristic Audrey Boutique by Liang Architecture Studio.With graceful curves and sharp geometric elements, this distinctly retro-futuristic design by Liang Architecture Studio is an otherworldly playground. Audrey boutique in Hangzhou is simple yet expressive, teetering between the past and...
Lost & Found Hangzhou by B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio.Cosy, relaxed and very zen, this retail fit-out for Lost and Found Hangzhou explores the concept of “home” with natural textures and artisan craftsmanship. Designed by B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio, the interior comes with a cabin...
A Tribute to Plato’s Cave: Springair Office & Showroom in Hangzhou by MMC DESIGN.Layered with Greek mythology this moody and dramatic design features a cave made out of geometric building blocks and a winding red workbench celebrating the polarity of these forms. Grappling with the ephemeral nature of life (no biggie!)...
An Homage to Palladio: Parlor19 Jewellery Store by Say Architects.Say Architects’ Parlor19 jewellery shop features a central Chamber, inspired by Palladio’s famed work of classical architecture Villa Rotunda. “The chamber, constructed with eggshell sandstone, reflective ceiling, and floor serves as...
An Homage to Memphis: Ya Space! Art & Design Museum by Li Wenqiang.Elements representative of Memphis style, including geometric shapes, free compositions and bold colours, are frequently applied within Ya Space! by Li Wenqiang. This playful “art museum” and exhibition space in Hangzhou, China,...
