The Golden Age Recreation Space

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Unique Properties

Combines Eastern and Western techniques and redefines the social and entertainment space in the new era. Considering the age difference and different life states, the areas are divided into three parts: hidden area, art zone and Trendy room. Each part is designed with the poetry works of ancient Chinese poets as the theme.

Dimensions & Packaging

4500 m2

Tags

Interior Design , Recreation

Production Technology

Marble, jade, granite, volcanic stone , stone bark, teak, beech, paint, iron stainless steel, titanium plating, copper bar, embossed copper plate, mirror surface, lock plate , leather-covered wood, terrazzo.

Design Challenge

In order to reflect the character of international city, the artistic conception of Chinese literature is integrated into the private reception hall, which is based on the western architectural concept. The style is divided into three areas according to the age. Each area’s tone is set by a classic Chinese poem. The Hidden space is gentle and restrained. The Art Zone area is eye-opening. The Trendy area is trendy and bold. The immersive experience is planned to combine the East and the West.

Research

This case is located in Shanghai, with a long and narrow L-shaped base. It is the prime location of the prosperous metropolis where developed busy international trade, technology and fashion industry. It is also located in the former residence of many political and literary celebrities where is rich in profound cultural heritage. In view of the citizens’ emphasis on social and spiritual life, the owner hopes to build a high-end private reception hall, where will play the golden age of this magical city in the over 400 square meters space. In the future, they plan to hold art performances and fashion shows in collaboration with brands, so as to promote more frequent interpersonal interaction and enrich the city's connotation.

Inspiration

In the 17th-18th century, salon in Europe showed the acme of private social field. The salon not only set off their status by clothing, style of conversation and guest list, but also reflected their self-cultivation and taste through space design, collection display and the delicacies. This kind of elegant social scene was also common in China. In ancient times, written by the sage of calligraphy Wang , described the exquisite feelings of gathering tale.

Project Duration

Shanghai,China (2018-2019)

Operation Flow

The hidden area is positioned as a hidden luxury private area for the people over 45 years old. It is located at the innermost side of the building and is equipped with an independent elevator. The style is based on Li 's poem Rouged Lips as the theme. The poem describes that the girl, after swinging on the swing, saw the visitor and shyly hid to peek the guest. When the idea is transformed into space, it emphasizes on hiding and vagueness, ambiguity and introverted feelings. This area defines space with furniture, such as a variety of oriental tea sets on the shelves to create soft compartments. The aisle adopts a meandering line, making it impossible to see through at a glance, which is also a metaphor for the felling of floating wine cup pavilion of literati aesthetic mood. Citrine is dotted along the ground on the wall, and indirect lighting is used to interpret the "water and fire as the harmony of yin and yang in I Ching. The ceiling is engraved with "Along the River During the Festival in pure copper, and the wooden wall is painted with splashed ink landscape paintings, which further brews the oriental charm of ancient scrolls.

The art zone is located in the central area of luxurious business space for the 35-45 year-old people. The moving line is also equipped with independent elevators, and the horizontal plane is equipped with electric doors, which can adjust the size of the space pattern flexibly. The style is based on Su's poem, Written on the Wall at West Forest Temple. This poem describes the ups and downs of the mountains and uses Of mountain Lu we cannot make out the true face to remind the world to change its perspective, so as to gain different vision. When the poet is converted into space, it compares the stacking of materials with the design of arches, screens and so on with It's a range viewed in face and peaks viewed from the side, so as to encourage young entrepreneurs to broaden their vision of life.

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Image Credits

Shuowei Huang Photography