The historic old town of Nanjing stands as a captivating repository of China's storied past, rich with moments that have shaped its narrative. Our endeavor was to delve into this historical tapestry, transitioning from theoretical exploration to a tangible connection with the site itself. We aimed not just to preserve but to reimagine the essence o...
Project name
The Void, 1-3 Nanshi Block
Architecture firm
StudioTiltedCircle
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Rhinoceros 3D, SketchUp, Enscape
Principal architect
Lin Xie
Collaborators
Landscape: StudioTiltedCircle
Visualization
StudioTiltedCircle
Client
Nanjing Creative Design Centre
Typology
Office Building › Mixed-use Development
Retro classics and futuristic elements interweave to showcase the rebellious essence of the fashion brand through space design, creating an ever-evolving aesthetic experience. MASONPRINCE is a fashion brand based in Shenzhen, China. The brand believes in the idea of a "classless fashion collectivity" and promotes fashion freedom for the younger gen...
Project name
Masonprince Office
Architecture firm
TOMO Design, To Acc
Photography
Free Will Photography
Principal architect
Uno Chan, Xiao Fei
Design team
Psyun, Jason, Jennifer
Collaborators
Decoration Design: Tin, Ho Ching; Brand Promotion: Tomo Pr Tuantuan, Sunshine Pr; Technical Support: Ycwork
Construction
Lao Jingyang, Kong Fansheng, Xie Qide
Supervision
Lao Jingyang, Kong Fansheng, Xie Qide
Material
Fair-Faced Concrete, Engineered Burl Wood, Dark Wooden Flooring, Matte Stainless Steel, Gradient Glass, Woven Rug
The heart of this project lies in the creation of a lush and vibrant interior space that transcends the conventional boundaries of community centers. The design seeks to foster spontaneous interactions and inspire visitors to engage with the environment on multiple levels. A key element of this design is the inclusion of six-meter-high stainless st...
Project name
Community Oasis
Interior design
Superimpose Architecture
Photography
CreatAR Images
Principal designer
Carolyn Leung, Ben de Lange, Ruben Bergambagt
Design team
Carolyn Leung, Ben de Lange, Ruben Bergambagt, Ana Raluca Timisescu, Luo Junwei, Du Yunqiao, Li Shuyang, Valeryia Mazurkevich
Design year
April 2020 - June 2022
Completion year
April 2023
Collaborators
Cao Duanshun (Local designer)
Architecture firm
Superimpose Architecture
Material
Terrazzo insitu white with dense beige aggregates matte, Stainless steel light champagne hairline, Stainless steel embossed mirror finish
Client
Dongao Real Estate Group
Typology
Commercial › Mixed Use
The object of the renovation is the "Wanmicang" warehouse on the southside of the Shanghai Zhangjiang Cement Factory. MAD's renovation envisions a three-dimensional hierarchy of time and physical dimensions through the juxtaposition of old and new structures. Like a rising ark, the transformed building will bring new life to the decaying industrial...
Project name
The Ark | Shanghai Cement Factory Warehouse Renovation
Architecture firm
MAD Architects
Principal architect
Ma Yansong, Dang Qun, Yosuke Hayano
Design team
Zheng Chengwen, Zhang Tong, Zhou Rui, Shiko Foo
Interior design
MAD Architects
Collaborators
Associate Partner in Charge: Fu Changrui; Executive Architects: Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd.; Façade Consultant: Shanghai CIMA Engineering Consulting Co. Ltd.
Built area
15,312 m²; Building height: 24 metres
Structural engineer
Archi-Neering-Design/AND Office
Landscape
Design Land Collaborative Ltd.
Lighting
TS Shanghai Tunsten Lighting Design Co., Ltd.
Client
Shanghai Quan Cheng Development & Construction Co., Ltd.
Typology
Factory › Industrial, Renovation
During the summer of 2021, Fon Studio made our initial visit to a riverside construction situated in the valley, seven kilometers upstream of Beijing's Yanqi Lake. The three-story farmhouse was skillfully integrated into its surroundings, displaying an impeccable symmetry and precise layout.
Project name
Wander Hotel Renovation Design
Architecture firm
Fon Studio
Location
Shentangyu, Huairou District, Beijing, China
Design team
Li Hongzhen, Jin Boan, Luo Shuanghua, Li Yeying
Design year
2021.07-2022.05
Material
Birch multilayer board, Cement paint, Terezzo, Stainless Steel. Main Brand: Xiaozuo Wood, Art master painting, Lingsheng Stone Lt,d
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
In 2022, a thriving cluster emerged in Xingtai, led by Huawei's Big Data Industrial Park and Yuesheng·Yanyuan, representing the region's industrial prowess. Adjacent to the Xingtai East Station, a pivotal junction in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei corridor, these entities rapidly interconnect information, human capital, and resources, weaving a robust s...
Project name
Yuesheng·Yanyuan Brand Experience Center
Architecture firm
JINDESIGN
Photography
Zheng Yan. Videography: Li Yingjie, Hanmer
Principal architect
Cui Yue
Design team
Chu Hongji, Xu Yingjie, Yang Tong, Liu Yanshuang, Zhang Chongjie
Completion year
July 2022
Collaborators
Soft Furnishing Design: Yang Yang, Zhu Jiaying, Yang Wenlei. Copywriting and Planning: NARJEELING. Project Planning: Le Brand Strategy Agency
Typology
Commercial › Showroom, Exhibition Center
The winning schematic design for a community library by Shanghai-based y.ad studio has completed construction. The library is in building 12 of the rental housing complex on the west side of the collective land of Baigezhuang Village, Daxingzhuang Town, Pinggu District, Beijing. By defeating five well-known Chinese design firms, y.ad studio won the...
Project name
Capital Heyuan · Pinggu Rental Housing Community Library
Architecture firm
y.ad studio
Principal architect
Yan Yang, Wu Kejia
Collaborators
Architectural design collaborator: Hangzhou Zhongya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.; Development organization: Beijing Lanhai Chuangying Urban Construction and Development Co., Ltd.; Client's project and design management team: Zhong Tingting, Zhang Hanfei.
Design year
December 2020 – June 2021
Completion year
September 2021 - June 2023
Structural engineer
Huo Zhenzhong
Material
terrazzo, wood veneer, aluminum plate, paint
Inspired by the intricate street patterns of Kyoto's alleyways as a reference, the space designer completed the spatial layout. The overall design connects different dining scenes, ranging from open to intimate, similar to the flow of traffic space. This creates a rhythmic ebb and flow, sometimes light and lively, and at other times relaxing and st...
Project name
Aumann Japanese Cuisine
Architecture firm
FUNUN LAB
Location
1st Floor, Building B, IFC International Financial Center, Jianguomen
Principal architect
Fan Jie
Design team
Du Xiaobo, Guan Qijia, Wang Nong
Construction
Huazhuang Brothers (Beijing) Decoration Engineering Co., LTD
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
