We tried to blurred the physical boundary and introduce cultural and poetic atmosphere into common spaces. From the outside arcade to main entrance into reception, there are sections of big wooden panels that imitate section of books.

The high ceiling lobby is surrounded by book shelves that can serve as a library, allowing for occupants and visitors to pick up something to read or even host community book club events. A translucent divider by the bookshelves separate lobby and the semi-private elevator hall.

Grill pattern and mirror refection are the other two key elements to carry the out the designer’s concept with practical purpose. The metal grill ceiling with wood finish at the basement parking lot, the second floor fetidness/yoga room, and meeting room allow these common spaces to fit the fire safety code. Sprinkle system and smoke detector can hide within grills. But these also bring in the impression of pilled books.

The mirror finished stainless steel mail boxes in the mail room, titanium ceiling plate in the elevator hall, and the black copper-free at the fitness/yoga area not only visually widened the space but blurred the physical boundary limits.