The project leverages minimalist design languages to meet the requirements for spatial functions, circulation route and structures.
Innovation:
"The overall project integrates the design from the outside to the inside, with a strong sense of unity. When conceiving the newly added commercial area, we tried to incorporate inclusiveness to harmonize the hotel, the commercial space and tenants, without breaking the original design style of the hotel while highlighting the personality of the commercial area and brand stores", Various Associates explained.
Various Associates adopted "waves" as the design concept. With layered wave-like structures and consideration of functional demands, a distinctive circulation route is formed. The elaborately-designed lighting effects make the space more bright and comfortable, and highlight the spatial layers as well.
Creativity:
The pure, clean spatial blocks and the structures' staggered heights create a unique experience for customers as if they're travelling through surging waves, and meanwhile block the dazzling daylight to enhance garments display. The walls are inclined to different degrees to form various fun enclosed areas.
The functional "waves" at different heights, the circulation loop that runs through "waves", and the interaction among products, all add fun and enhance experiences in the pure, pleasant space. The suspended ceiling is a combination of light membrane and bespoke ultra-thin metal grille, which produces soft, bright and even lighting effects as if sunshine passes through the sea, thereby adding a sense of vitality, freedom and layering to the sedate, ritual space.
Functionality:
The long accessory display stand that spans more than 15 meters and the waves-themed structures separate the space into several display zones. Combining openness and privacy, those areas can accommodate different customers and enable them to enjoy shopping in a comfortable environment.
The entrance area consists of a front desk and an area for clothes packaging, so that customers can be provided with timely services as entering and leaving the store. The ultra-long counter combines the function for accessories display and payment services. It's convenient for consumers to pick commodities at a glance.
Sustainability:
Based on the concept of sustainable construction, some materials were sourced from the remaining bricks and stones of the hotel’s construction. The reuse of old materials minimized construction waste and meanwhile saved cost. The space features minimalist basic elements, without unnecessary decoration. The optimized combination of play of light and shadows, circulation and materials creates a free ambience for shopping and a rich tactile experience.