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Rodeo Rejuvenation Suzhou

Half Arch Design

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Reception Area - Act Studio
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JURY VOTES
Single-Brand Store
5.45
6.71
5.84
4.77
5.69
Andrea Zickhardt
Andrea Zickhardt Managing Director at Holzer Kobler Architekturen
6
8
6
2
5.5
Preeti Singh
Preeti Singh Brand Director at India Design ID
6
7.5
6
4
5.88
Julia Chiaramonti
Julia Chiaramonti Founder at Julia Chiaramonti
6.77
7.07
7.36
5.83
6.76
Ronnie Belizaire
Ronnie Belizaire Studio Practice Leader and Principal at HKS Inc.
4
7.5
4
5
5.13
Peter Pan
Peter Pan Founder and CEO at Noa Galaxy
material using looks hardcore consi...
5
4
6
4
4.75
Liz Gallagher
Liz Gallagher Studio Director at March and White Design
6.75
7.75
6
5
6.38
Leendert Tange
Leendert Tange Creative Partner at Storeage-Group
The furniture finishes and details...
4.5
7
5
5
5.38
Judy Dowle
Judy Dowle Associate Design Director at Studio XAG
The level of technical details and...
5
7
6.5
5
5.88
Anne-Laure Pingreoun
Anne-Laure Pingreoun Founder at Alter-Projects
5
6
6
5
5.5
Tanya Suvannapong
Tanya Suvannapong Design Director at Gensler
5
7
6
5
5.75
Claude Saos
Claude Saos Head of interior architecture and design at LISAA Strasbourg
5
5
5
5
5
Ismael Abedin Ingelmo
Ismael Abedin Ingelmo Founder and Director at DXMID
6.79
6.45
6.06
6.2
6.38
Quan Huang
Quan Huang Chief Designer at WJID
5
7
6
5
5.75
Client
Rodeo Rejuvenation
Floor area
1200 ㎡
Completion
2024
Furniture

Preface
We get inspiration from Suzhou Garden, tried to create a space to convey the spirit and philosophy of the brand. Meanwhile, we tried to make a balance between modern technology with traditional Chinese culture - use the frame of Suzhou Garden with a modern facade.

Part01 Sense of Ceremony Upon Entry
While commercial spaces typically maximize every inch of space, our reception area takes a different approach, allowing for a deliberate "wastage" to establish a strong perceptual link to the entire brand. Upon entering, guests are greeted by two large curved installations symbolizing organic life, which create a subtle contrast with the orderly array of the space with a touch of dynamic and dramatic effect.

The curved installations serve as a "transit hub" for the space, combining functions such as reception, water bar, and front desk office. They become a buffer zone for guests before entering the treatment rooms.

The ceiling near the window is crafted from full mirror-finished stainless steel, delicately reflecting the scenery of Jinji Lake.

The view of Jinji Lake outside the window becomes the focal point of the reception area. The view outside becomes the focal point of the reception area, with light and shadow refracting into the interior space during sunrise and sunset, creating a captivating atmosphere.

Part02 Axis
The entire space is divided into two parts with the entrance reception area as the axis: the Spa area and the Beauty Clinic Center. We use different spatial materials to enhance the experience of each area. The former emphasizes warmth and nature, with a predominance of wood veneer finishes, while the latter focuses on a clean and professional impression, primarily using materials such as oxidized aluminum panels. At the end of the corridor, a spherical art installation combined with frosted glass strips on the back creates a sense of mystery and provides a visual breathing space for the otherwise lengthy corridor. The Spa area is adorned with abundant wood veneer, complemented by film-coated ceilings and lightboxes, creating a warm and healing atmosphere.

On the other side, the area for Beauty Clinic Center features oxidized aluminum panels, highlighting a clean and professional impression.

The harmonious integration of seemingly unrelated materials such as travertine, terrazzo, and oxidized aluminum panels is achieved here, with air outlets cleverly hidden in the visual blind spots. Everywhere in the space, the designer's meticulous consideration of dimensions, materials, and proportions has formed a unique design language.