Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), in partnership with China International Marine Containers Group (CIMC) has officially broken ground on the global headquarters in Shenzhen, marking the start of construction on a new landmark in the district of Qianhai.
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Unearthing the Purest Desires, Strength, and Vitality. Connecting and Narrating the Ancient and Modern of Urban, Rural, Life, and Cultural Contexts. Making Modern Dining Spaces Thrive on Differences and Shine through Collisions.
Project name
Hong 0871 - Premium Yunnan Cuisine
Architecture firm
IN.X Interior Design
Principal architect
Wu Wei
Design team
Jia Qifeng, Liu Chenyang, Zhang Shun, Song Jiangli
Interior design
IN.X Interior Design
Collaborators
Content Planning: NARJEELING. Project Planning: Le Brand Strategy Agency
Lighting
Artelds Lighting
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Affinité is a fine dining restaurant located at the Sea World Culture and Arts Center in Shenzhen, enjoying a prime geographical position with mountain and sea views. The original brand logo of Affinité features the Three Rabbits Sharing Ears, inspired by the frescoes in the Mogao Grottoes of Dunhuang.
Architecture firm
A.ardon
Location
SEA WORLD CULTURE & ARTS CENTER, Shenzhen, China
Principal architect
Yu Mingmin
Design team
Wang Rentao, Tang Xingqi, Chen Jie，Wen Zhihong, Nie Chengxu, Yuan Meilun, Zeng Ran
Construction
Xiamen Yuhua Decoration Engineering Co., LTD
Lighting
Lightlinks International Limited
Material
Old Chinese fir wood plank，Chengdu Yuanshe culture communication Co., LTD. Old timber art installation, Vintage Timber. Metal products, Heyi stainless steel. Art coating，BAILAMOE. Angola black\Bulgarian Beige\Fish Belly Grey,Shuitou stone
Tools used
SketchUp, AutoCAD
Client
Shenzhen Yuanshi brand management Co., LTD
Typology
Hospitality › Fine Dining Restaurant
Chiang Mai is the origin of Thai ancient massage and SPA. The design is based on the red bricks of Chiang Mai's ancient city wall, and the staggered structure of water features echoes with the tropical greenery that appears unexpectedly. The water shadow and glistening which are reflected on the city wall.
Architecture firm
DDDD Creative Company
Location
8-101, Nantou City, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China
Principal architect
John Sun
Design team
Renee Zhu, Herb Lau
Completion year
August 2023
Material
Red bricks (Marco Polo), thin slate (SINISO), terrazzo (LVBA), red dyed cloth, terracotta antique bricks
Client
Shenzhen Sukhumvit Culture Communication Co
Typology
Healthcare › Spa
DJI has opened its largest flagship store in the world at OCT Harbour on the shores of Shenzhen Bay. Three years ago, Various Associates was entrusted to renew the space to reflect DJI's unique sense in technology, commitment to quality, and meticulous research spirit.
Project name
DJI Flagship Store
Principal architect
Yuwen Deng
Design team
Zebing Li, Benzhen Pan, Chao Luo, Junrui Zhang, Qian Xie. Project management: Hanqun Cai. Chief designers: Qianyi Lin, Dongzi Yang
Interior design
Various Associates
Completion year
January 2024
Structural engineer
Tongji Architects Co., Ltd. Shenzhen
Environmental & MEP
Tongji Architects Co., Ltd. Shenzhen
Landscape
Various Associates
Lighting
GD Lighting Design
Typology
Commercial › Store
China's rural revitalization initiative emphasizes leveraging urban resources to support rural development. A key strategy involves developing tourism to attract capital and industries, foster cultural engagement, promote population retention, and facilitate the settlement of new residents in rural areas.
Project name
"Soft Square" in Changshou Village
Architecture firm
ZXD Architects
Location
Changshou Village, Jiangling Community, Pingshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Photography
Zhang Chao, Zhu Xiaodi, Hou Danqing, Xiao Hui
Principal architect
Zhu Xiaodi
Design team
Ma Tiangang, Xiao Ruyi
Completion year
July 8, 2024
Structural engineer
Beijing Institute of Architectural Design Co., Ltd. / Bai Guangbo, Duan Shichang, Gao Zhijun, Wang Yi, Cui Jianhua, Zhu Zhongyi
Lighting
Purilighting (PURI) / Hu Fang, Ma Zanbao
Client
Bureau of Public Works of Pingshan District, Shenzhen
Bobo, founder and creative director of LubanEra·Design, created a unique rhythm and mood within the store through architectural language and thinking, focusing on the commercial value of aesthetics rather than a specific design style.
Project name
ZHUZHANG Store
Architecture firm
LubanEra·Design
Location
MGU Universe Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
Principal architect
Bobo Chen
Design team
Gan Ao, Jiang Yifeng
Completion year
February 2024
Typology
Commercial › Store
The theme “Phoenix Roosts in the Parasol Tree” represents the hotel's exclusivity and nobility. In ancient Chinese mythology, the phoenix is the king of birds, which only chooses the parasol trees to roost, becoming a symbol of nobility.
Project name
Shangri-La Nanshan, Shenzhen
Architecture firm
CCD / Cheng Chung Design (HK)
Location
Building J, Phase V, Huiyun Center, Baishi 3rd Road, Baishizhou East Community, Shahe, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China
Photography
Qiu Xin, Wang Ting, ACF
Completion year
December 2023
Collaborators
CCD·WOWU Art Consultancy
Interior design
CCD / Cheng Chung Design (HK)
Lighting
CCD / Cheng Chung Design (HK)
Client
Shenzhen Metro Group Co., Ltd.
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
