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SipSeek Space

UnderRoof Shanghai

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Night View of East Elevation - Zhangyue Liu
Inside the Rotunda - Zhangyue Liu
The Main Entrance of Craft Beer Space - Zhangyue Liu
Night View of East Elevation - Zhangyue Liu

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Bar
7.15
7.15
7.50
6.60
7.1
Bani Singh
Bani Singh Founder and Creative Director at Grounded Design
Thoughtful application of design ps...
7
7
7
6
6.75
Laura Bielecki
Laura Bielecki Associate Director of Interiors at Dubai Holding Real Estate
7.5
6.5
7.5
6
6.88
Zhen Song
Zhen Song General Manager of Interior Design Department at Wide Horizon Invest Group
This space has a complete shape log...
7
6.5
7
6
6.63
Jugal Mistri
Jugal Mistri Founder at JMA Mumbai
6
8.5
9
6
7.38
Ou Xiao
Ou Xiao Founder and Design Director at Xiaoou Office
7
6
6
7
6.5
Valeria Segovia
Valeria Segovia Principal at Gensler
The design uses big gestures of geo...
6
6
6.5
6
6.13
Kevin Haley
Kevin Haley Founder and Managing Director at Kevin Haley Studio
7
7
7
6.5
6.88
Adrien Ganassin
Adrien Ganassin Sr. Director F&B Design & Development at Marriott International
8.5
8
8
7.5
8
Joya Nandurdikar
Joya Nandurdikar Founding Partner at Untitled Design Consultant and Furgonomics by Ud
Space Ideation is noteworthy. Play...
7.5
8
9
7.5
8
Fernando Sordo Madaleno
Fernando Sordo Madaleno Principal at Sordo Madaleno
The geometry space feels very Scarp...
8
8
8
7.5
7.88
Client
Xiaopeng Wang
Floor area
710 ㎡
Completion
2024
Budget
2,000,000RMB
Social Media
Instagram

The Craft Beer Space Hidden within the Gallery
The SipSeek space is a hybrid venue that combines the craft beer space (SipSeek) with the contemporary gallery (SuSpace). The space aims to create an exploratory experience, where one can discover both art within the gallery and the spirit of art within the world of craft beer.

Part1 Spiritual Vessel
The rotunda serves as both the entrance to the entire space and the core of spatial organization.The rotunda has a height-to-width ratio of approximately 2:1, creating a space for dialogue with the spiritual world. At different times of the day, the light casts varying shapes on the cylindrical walls, allowing one to savor the beer while quietly awaiting the passing of time. Here, time seems to be slowed down. People can sit on the curved seats, hold a glass of wine in their hands, and quietly feel all the emotions that time and space evoke.

Part2 The Art of Flow
The space unfolds around the rotunda, radiating outward. There is no clear boundary between the craft beer space and the gallery, with changes in elevation signaling shifts in the space. This design also provides great flexibility for exhibition layout, allowing interactive and installation pieces to be placed within the craft beer space. The two areas are interconnected and intertwined, creating a sense of roaming between the craft beer space and the gallery.

Part3 Interior-Exterior Transition
From the main entrance, three steps lead down into the rotunda This change in elevation creates a tier of seating that surrounds the inner side of the cylinder, forming a centripetal space.
The seating on the second floor is arranged on the outer side of the cylinder, offering excellent views through the glass curtain wall. Inside the rotunda, the original structural beams create a central corridor. Along with several openings, this design creates a space with multiple viewpoints, allowing for a dynamic visual connection between different areas.

On the third floor, the seating is positioned on the inner side, with the cylinder extending upward to become the backrest of the chairs. Four curved tables are arranged together to form a round table, ideal for hosting various salon events. When not in use for events, the tables can be dispersed and serve as dining tables for the bar.

Part4 Functionalization of Transportation Spaces
The circulation space is not just a vertical element connecting different levels; it is a functional "art piece." The stairs extend from the bar area to the exhibition space, serving both as a means of connecting the upper and lower spaces and as a platform or seating during events. The combination of the stairs and partition walls creates a rich visual exchange space.

Part5 Conclusion
The SipSeek space is not just a fusion of a craft beer bar and a gallery, but also a spiritual space where people can temporarily escape the hustle and bustle and find inner tranquility.