Every week we highlight those submissions which have been frequented by our readers and jury, in the lead up to the reveal of Interiors of the Month winners and honourable mentions. Here are the five most-viewed spaces between 7 January and 14 January 2022.
1. ALBERT CAIOLA’S DESIGN SHANGHAI 2021 STAND FOR HERMAN MILLER
Alberto Caiola Studio
Flexible living is at the heart of this Albert Caiola Studio-designed exhibition booth at the Design Shanghai 2021 show (total score 5.86; Trade-Fair Stand), which showcased Herman Miller home and office furniture. The space was divided into four distinct areas: a living area, gaming space, home office and dining room, and are separated by gridded partitions. In lieu of traditional spotlights, illuminated tiles were used to ‘invite visitors to think about the home in quite literally a different and new light’. ‘The ideas present in this space line up very closely with the main design message of the Herman Miller brand. Very smart design,’ remarks Vladislav Spitsyn, managing partner at Front Architecture.
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2. COCO TEA COFFEE JUICE SHOP IN SHIQUAN STREET
OYTT Design
Maintaining the cultural significance of the space while introducing modern techniques and aesthetics were central to this bubble tea café in Suzhou, China (4.96; Single-Brand Store). OYTT Design used soft shapes and flowing lines along with neutral-toned materials to reflect local, natural elements and create an immersive experience. A clear nod to local nature and culture is present through the integration of nature-inspired elements, like irregularly shaped cave-like nooks and the maintenance of original aspects of the building.
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3. HOLILAND MARKET THEME STORE WUHAN
SLT
With the notion in mind that at markets, food serves to bond diners with the vendors and atmosphere around them, SLT created a human-centred environment for this human-centred experience. Bright colours were utilized to reflect the natural and fresh ingredients and products showcased at the Holiland Market Theme Store in Wuhan, China (4.69; Single-Brand Store). Returning to essential forms, circles, squares and triangles were used throughout the space symbolizing ‘communication’, ‘tradition’ and ‘trend’, respectively.
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4. SHIRE SPACE RESEARCH OFFICE
Shire Space Research
This office space designed by and for Shire Space Research in Hang Zhou Shi, China (7.88; Small Office), expresses the ‘self-spirit’ of the company. Functionality and user-friendliness are essential to the design, which prioritizes simplicity, warmth and brightness throughout. ‘The clearness and functionality as well layout, shaping and material use, make this design very appealing,’ says Rian Knop, founder at studio Rianknop. ‘Integrated functions in the volumes create a serene atmosphere. You can imagine yourself being concentrated and inspired here.’
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5. MELAND CHILDREN PLAYGROUND SHENZHEN
SLT
SLT designed the Meland Children Playground Shenzen (5.79; Entertainment Venue) in the Guangdong Province of China with an undefined, fantastical concept of nature. Central to the space are three mountains and their corresponding terrains, archetypal organic forms are present while imagination is encouraged in this playful space. ‘A welcoming way of using colours in a children’s playground. The soft tones make the area light and open,’ says Rian Knop.
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