This Dreamlike Noodle House by Office AIO Redefines Fast-casual Dining.In Chongqing’ bustling alleys of Eighteen Stairs, a renowned noodle chain with over 1,000 locations has taken a bold step to revitalise its brand image. Office AIO cleverly redefined the concept of a façade by pushing the boundary...
Classical to Cubist: OSC Boutique by Xframe Studio.Tucked away on an ordinary street in Xiong An is a masterpiece, waiting to be unfurled. The composition is clear from the outset, with the linear framework of the facade setting the spatial intent in stone. OSC boutique is a retail space,...
More Than Skin Deep: Shanghai’s One-stop Beauty Centre by FFFUN.SHI Space dances between the hyper-futuristic and the raw, industrial with ease. A multi-use building, the ground floor is a dedicated gallery and retail space, with the first floor making up the beauty centre and a private event space on...
Harmony of Nature and Design: Naïve Bookstore in Northern China by Atelier tao+c.Naïve Bookstore by Atelier tao+c is a luminous retreat in Northern China's Aranya Chongli that harmonises with its natural surroundings. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, translucent fibreglass bookshelves, and custom-designed...
Modernity Meets Nostalgia: Lanwuu Imagine Photography Studio by Aurora Design.Is it a hotel? A retail store An office? It’s whatever you want it to be, baby.If we must stick it into a box, Lanwuu Imagine is a photography studio in China’s Kunming, Yunnan Province imagined by Aurora Design. This 400sqm dynamic...
Italian Charm Meets Modern Artistry at Bitter Sweetie Dessert Shop by All Design Studio.In the heart of the Tianjin Italian style quarter, Bitter Sweetie dessert shop represents a blend of history, art and culinary delight. Conceived by All Design Studio, this charming space captures the essence of Italian architecture...
Take a Showroom and Make it a Home: USM Shanghai by Halleroed.It’s safe to say everyone is very familiar with IKEA’s super clever business model of aspirational home displays. Well the Swedes have done it again, and this time it’s a serious step up from IKEA. For USM’s private showroom in...
Three Minimalist Office Spaces That Are Anything But Boring.Although culturally worlds apart, these three office spaces—from New York, Athens and Shanghai—find level ground following the cohesive design language of minimalism. Each project feels distinctly grounded in their local context and...
Like Inside of a Coffee Bean: Ido & Friends Cafe by Aurora Design.Resembling the inside of a coffee bean, Aurora Design’s concept for Ido & Friends Cafe offers a humble retreat into the world of coffee, while remaining unpretentious and accessible. Embracing various types of chocolate brown timber, the...
