The combination of “logic belt” and “magic belt” bring new life to the old flat. The twisted mirror polished stainless steel vortex connects the north and south, solving the lighting, ventilation and scale problems in one single step. However, this does not mean the end of the design since the organization of service space was not perfect for a design studio. Practicality and rationality are equally important compared to dreams and romance. The design attempts to convey the philosophy: Logic & Magic (follow the logic, create the magic) through rational arrangement of service spaces. The twisted mirror polished stainless steel vortex connects the north and south, solving the lighting, ventilation and scale problems in one single step. The surrounding scenery is incorporated into the “magic belt” and flows into the interior along its surface. The vortex gradually shrinks in the lounge area and form the fishtail bar in the end, which not only realizes the function but also avoids direct sight from the entrance to the workplace. A series of structure studies optimized the construction logic of the stainless steel itself. The form of the ground-supported portion and the tension of its shape partially reduced the difficulty of construction. Different from the traditional obstructive scenery, the material and curvature of the silvery vortex make it reflect the extraordinary dimensionality of the surrounding space, both modern and magic. The renovation of the office give an example of how Shanghai's 40 million square meters of stock housing can be transformed and how design can activate and bring vitality to our everyday life.
Mirror Bridge
L&M Design Lab
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Tetsuya Matsumoto
Head Architect
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Jelle Sapulete
Design Director
at Adidas
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Judith Haase
Architect
at Gonzalez Haase AAS
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Simona Franci
Principal and Design Director
at Fortebis
Beautiful and pure space. It looks...
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Florian Seidl
Design Manager
at Lavazza
Interesting solution with lot's of...
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Julie Payette
Cofounder and Partner
at v2com newswire
Love this piece of art bringing ind...
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P.C.Ee
Editor & Creative Director
at industry+
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Shannon Pringle
Interior Designer
at Bernardon
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7.5

Matteo Renna
Founder
at matteorenna | studio
I like this creative solution of br...
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6.75

Royce Epstein
Design Director
at Mohawk Group
Nice use of a defining material and...
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7.25

Justin Bridgland
Founding Partner
at More Design Office
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5
8
5
6.25

Tetsuya Matsumoto
Head Architect
at KTX archiLAB
9
6
9
6
7.5

Jelle Sapulete
Design Director
at Adidas
6
5
4
5
5

Judith Haase
Architect
at Gonzalez Haase AAS
5
4
4
4
4.25

Simona Franci
Principal and Design Director
at Fortebis
A single strongly characterizing el...
8
8
9
8
8.25

Florian Seidl
Design Manager
at Lavazza
The reflective vortex creates a ver...
8
4
7
4
5.75

Julie Payette
Cofounder and Partner
at v2com newswire
Beautiful and original space design...
9
8
9
8
8.5

P.C.Ee
Editor & Creative Director
at industry+
8
7
8
6
7.25

Shannon Pringle
Interior Designer
at Bernardon
8
7
8
7
7.5

Matteo Renna
Founder
at matteorenna | studio
7
7
7
6
6.75

Royce Epstein
Design Director
at Mohawk Group
As an office, space seems tight and...
7
6
8
5
6.5

alberto caiola
Design Director
at Alberto Caiola Studio
6
6
7
6
6.25

Justin Bridgland
Founding Partner
at More Design Office
Its a nice idea, I just wonder how...
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5
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5
6.5
Location
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Client
L&M Design Lab
Floor area
70 ㎡
Completion
2018
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