Huzhou, Zhejiang Kunming, Yunnan
Xi’an, Shanxi
Binghua Chen
Binghua Chen
Binghua Chen
The project is located in the West Bund Wisdom Valley, specifically in the West Bund Intelligence Tower, which is home to several top internet companies. The site is on the 5th floor of the West Tower, encompassing both indoor and outdoor areas totaling approximately 2400 square meters. Below the 5th floor is the MGM Grand Hotel, and from the 5th floor to the 30th floor are SenseTime’s offices.
The space in the SenseTime West Tower exhibition hall aims to improve the flexibility of physical installations through design, enhancing display modes and allowing for diverse and adaptable exhibitions. This includes adding immersive exhibition spaces, establishing collaborative spaces for multiple people, and ensuring clear flow organization.
GENERAL CONCEPT
The space is divided into two halves, with the left and right parts corresponding to the human brain’s left and right hemispheres. The themes, functional settings, and design elements also correspond to the activities of the left and right brains.
Left Brain : Rationality, comprehension, abstract thinking, orderliness, continuity
Right Brain Sensibility, spirituality, imaginative thinking, disorderliness, spontaneity
In most cultures, it is believed that human senses can be summarized into five senses: vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. These are the foundation of human cognition, behavior, and thinking.
In the masterpiece “Allegory of the Senses” by the Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist Gerard de Lairesse, traditional artistic symbols were broken. Each sense corresponded to an obvious object, using more direct symbolic methods to express the five senses.
This design focuses on the senses, aiming to showcase the applications of AI in various fields in a more intuitive way. By incorporating SenseTime’s business adjustments, the goal is to create a more advanced and flexible exhibition space. We hope that visitors will realize that AI, as an extension tool of the senses, can not only break through the thresholds of various senses but also help humanity usher in a true era of super-sensory perception.
GRID-BASED FLEXIBLE SPACE
The matrix is composed of a 3*5 grid, with each unit measuring 1.2 meters square, equipped with top and bottom LED screens. A central cross column and metal grid allow for various combination modes.
This approach considers the need for new and frequent experiences in consumer-facing spaces. The 1.2-meter wide metal grid can be moved without mechanical assistance, and combined with various fixed methods, it can accommodate screens and exhibits of different sizes.
The project is located in Huzhou city, Zhejiang province. Huzhou City is a convenient location on the south side of Taihu Lake, with easy access to important surrounding cities.
It is a 35-minute high-speed train ride from Hangzhou and a 1 hour and 40-minute high-speed train ride from Shanghai.
The project aim to create a planning and design guiding ideology of humanity, sharing, wisdom, openness, greenness, and diversity throughout the entire building, creating an integrated waterfront comprehensive commercial cultural square full of water town characteristics, bringing Wuxing citizens a very modern and iconic Comprehensive commercial and cultural building.
CONCEPT & POSITION
As a new commercial landmark in Xishanyang, Wuxing District, Xingyangfang is based on the five main functions of waterfront commercial street, health and healing resort hotel, city exhibition hall, Xingyang Art Center and natural island, providing Wuxing District with an open waterfront full-time Vibrant commercial district. At the same time, it also has urban public functions such as outdoor theaters, weekend markets, public open squares, and waterfront corridors.
As the main functional requirement of the whole waterfront full-time vitality commercial vitality center, the waterfront commercial street is designed to maximize the utilization of Xishan Yangshui resources, guide the water system into commerce, and create a rich and varied waterfront commercial atmosphere. On the urban interface, combine Xishan and the district government to create an interesting urban skyline on Wuxing Avenue. On the commercial inner street, the three-dimensional and circular commercial flow lines form a dynamic commercial group with multi-platform interaction to a great extent.
Kunming, Yunnan
Yunnan’s largest Huawei store, the Huawei Smart Living Store, has grandly opened in Kunming’s Nanya Fengqing First City. The entire design is crafted with a meticulous aesthetic concept, blending high-end technology seamlessly.
Each module is interconnected and complementary, providing a progressive and cohesive experience. Consumers can immerse themselves in various scenarios, experiencing the smart interconnectivity of all things and the authentic “immersive + futuristic” technological lifestyle.
Each space in the experience area has its own ideal form, offering users a more intuitive presentation of a convenient, healthy, comfortable, and high-quality lifestyle. It redefines what a smart home of the future should be, showcasing the essence of intelligent living.
Xi’an, China
The concept of BYD canteen not just your traditional “canteen,” but rather an innovative space that combines elements of a gourmet plaza and a corporate dining facility. The design philosophy revolves around fostering open communication, individual care, and technological innovation throughout the cafeteria, creating a soothing yet futuristic dining experience.
Overall, the new employee cafeteria at BYD canteen in Xi’an is not just a simple dining venue but a creative space that integrates open communication, individual care, and technological innovation. the design committed to providing employees with a comfortable, healthy, and caring dining environment, contributing to the company’s culture and the well-being of its employees.
Inspired by the seamless integration of routine, technology, and futurism, our design ethos embodies a harmonious blend of wood, metal, and terrazzo materials. Drawing inspiration from Mondrian’s iconic artwork, The floorplan and logic reflect a dynamic yet structured layout. Just as Mondrian’s compositions balance order and abstraction, our cafeteria harmonizes practicality with forward-thinking design. With clean lines and bold geometric shapes, our space invites employees to embrace creativity and efficiency in their daily routines, while cutting-edge technology seamlessly enhances the dining experience.
As the photographer behind the lens capturing the essence of “Tracé Bleu,” the celebratory publication marking Architecturestudio’s 50th anniversary, I’m thrilled to present a visual journey into its pages.
With every click, I’ve captured the book’s intricate details—words, symbols, and color tones—each conveying the vibrant theme to readers. The binding design, using bare-back thread and eco-friendly paper, speaks volumes about sustainability and craftsmanship. Crafted by Paris studio Undo-Redo, the book’s unique visual layout features text arranged in three directions, guiding readers through chapters, discussions, fragments, and project compasses.
Photograph Copyright© Binghua Chen
Introducing the Vortex: a blend of retro charm and modern functionality. As I capture its vintage-inspired design through my lens, I’m struck by its timeless appeal and innovative features.
Crafted by the renowned brand Vortex, this keyboard embodies a commitment to ease-of-use and unique design. Its vintage appearance harkens back to a bygone era, yet its functionality remains cutting-edge. With its tactile keys and responsive feedback. From its retro aesthetics to its innovative features, the Vortex PC66 Keyboard is a testament to the brand’s dedication to both style and functionality.
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