Rooted in the brand’s philosophy of symbiosis with nature, “UPWARD GROWTH” reimagines architectural storytelling by transforming a architectural brand’s ethos into an immersive spatial odyssey. At its core lies an abstract, fragmented interpretation of a "tree" — a dynamic architectural façade composed of three-dimensional overlapping modules. This sculptural lattice, echoing the organic irregularity of forest canopies, symbolizes the brand’s commitment to harmonizing human innovation with ecological balance. The façade’s rhythmic interplay of voids and solids casts ever-shifting shadows, mirroring the dappled light of a woodland, while its modular framework ensures rapid assembly, minimal waste, and future adaptability in alignment with circular design principles.
Inside, the narrative deepens. A curated "forest" of the brand’s signature stone panels — the “Forest Series” — is enveloped within a monochromatic sanctuary of white "trunks" and modular displays. These textured surfaces, embedded with subtle arboreal motifs, emerge and retreat under a layered lighting system. Adjustable luminaires choreograph light gradients, evoking the tranquil passage of time in a natural grove, while modular furniture and flooring components extend the design’s fluid geometry.
Sustainability is both method and message: prefabricated units reduce onsite waste, and all elements are designed for disassembly, enabling reuse and reconfiguration. The pavilion transcends product exhibition, offering visitors a meditative journey where brand identity merges with sensory experience. By fusing avant-garde abstraction, ecological responsibility, and spatial poetry, the design elevates corporate narrative into an artistic manifesto — a testament to how architecture can embody sustainability, innovation, and timeless connection to nature.
FMG
Rationale International-Masanori Design Studio

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Client
Foshan Creather Building Materials Technology
Floor area
150 ㎡
Completion
2024
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