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Tianjin Zhongshuge Library / X+Living

Pilar Caballero — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 02:00:00 +0000

The project is located in the Italian-style district of Tianjin, where century-old Italian architectural clusters characterized by red bricks stand. The original site of Tianjin Zhongshuge was a modern building that detached from the surrounding classical context. The reconstruction demands an integrated consideration of architecture and interior design, fitting into the cultural atmosphere of the district. Red bricks, as an important constructive material in Italian classical architecture, have become a necessary design element for this project.

Taiyuan FAB Cinema / X+LIVING

罗靖琳 — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000

In Taiyuan IF Center, FAB Cinema collaborated with Zhongshuge to create an innovational cinema experience, and we are invited to design this cross-brand project. Designing a cross-brand space is not simply about mixing features of two brands together. The designer integrated cultural aspects of both brands together organically, using humane sentiments of the bookstore to elevate brand value of the entertainment space, at the same time maximizing both spaces’ social features to bring customers a different experience.

Dujiangyan Zhongshuge Bookstore / X+Living

罗靖琳 — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Pushthe glass curtain door open, the unique C-shape bookshelves with a natural walnut color will be in front of your eyes. The seemingly irregular sequence builds the intimacy of the space and becomes ahighlight in the front hall. Theinspiration exactly comes from gray tile with a historical sense. The unique and lively arc shape blazes a new trail and subtly divides the forum area. Walking through under the bookshelf is like walking alongside an outdoor eave, or stepping into a rolling mountain. Stepping into the reading space, one could perceive the scenery images different from traditional bookstores and the profound cultural heritage. The bookshelves extend from the space to the adjacent columns, andingeniously catch the readers' curiosity and guide their route.

Zhongsuge Bookstore in Beijing Lafayette / X+Living

Collin Chen — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0000

It’s the second time for Zhongshuge bookstore to land in Beijing. This time it joins Lafayette department store.With reference to the expression techniques of Chinese classical gardens, the designer connects various functional areas with different formats of space layout, and sketched the flowing path for consumers to explore.

Zhuyeqing Greentea Flagship Store / X+LIVING

舒岳康 - SHU Yuekang — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Brand physical store has experienced the change from traditional store design based on products and services to pursuit of diverse design with visual interaction. However, there are still many possibilities for consumer experience exploration. X+Living had completed the promotion of space design for a renowned green tea brand, Zhuyeqing, in its producing area Chengdu.

Zhongshuge Minhang Store / X+Living

舒岳康 - SHU Yuekang — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Zhongshuge Minhang Store is located on the third floor of a business park in the Minhang District. Passing through the viaduct, you will see the familiar curtain wall of Zhongshuge in the middle of the central building within the park. The curtain wall made of text combinations welcomes people coming and going with knowledge as always. Entering into Zhongshuge on the third floor by elevator, your attention will be overtaken by the delicate black book wall and groups of peg-top bookshelves under the soft light. The white spinning top, in the black and silent context, stands still in the shining cloud, but also seems as if in dancing.

Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore / X+Living

舒岳康 - SHU Yuekang — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 20:00:00 +0000

As one of the world’s largest inland city of mountains and rivers, Chongqing is a city full of surprises and wonderful and charming corners. Since ancient times, its landscape and numerous historical sites have attracted many ancient writers and calligraphers. Until today, Chongqing is still a city of attraction to everyone.

Guiyang Zhongshuge Bookstore / X+Living

舒岳康 - SHU Yuekang — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 20:00:00 +0000

The project is located at Yun Shang Fang Zhou in the general bonded area of Guiyang. Standing at the commercial plaza, you can recognize the familiar text curtain wall of Zhongshuge. There is an open bookshelf in the window next to the entrance, lined with grey yarn books. The window glass is decorated with a maxim on reading by an ancient wise.

Hangzhou Neobio Family Park / X+Living

舒岳康 - SHU Yuekang — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:00:00 +0000

The project occupies the first floor of Hangzhou Star Avenue PhaseⅡ(a shopping mall), adjacent to the river. Before the construction, the developer removed all the entry lux shops at this floor, and permitted the designers to make use of the atrium space. In other words, design of the project integrated all parts of the shopping mall as a whole, and redefined the functions of the entire area of the first floor.

Ideas Lab / X+Living

罗靖琳 — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:00:00 +0000

Starting from the West, industrial revolution had began to affect the change of times throughout the world since the 1760s; the invention and application of the new power machine—steam engine marked the beginning of the Age of Steam. Plants facilities with oil tanks and steel pipes had become an important symbol of that glorious age, what's more, what hidden behind these symbols is the power that starts the capitalist world system.

Neobio Family Park / X+Living

舒岳康 - SHU Yuekang — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 20:00:00 +0000

When we designed bookstores we intended to make reading pleasant and educational, and to turn children's reading area into an amusement park-like place. This time we are designing a real indoor amusement park. Neobio Family Park is located within two European buildings in Building 5, Shopping Street of MinhangXinghewan, Lane 3788, Duhui Road, Minhang District, Shanghai. It is divided into Reading Area, Dinning Area, Sims City, Climbing Area and Party Room. Entering the main entrance, we are surrounded by wavy forests and rolling hills, which are book shelves of the reading area and are the best place for kids to play hide-and-seek. Every tree hole is an exclusive small world for the children. We use small forests and hills to create a free and relaxing reading area where kids feel close to nature. By the window near the forest a leisure reading area for parents is designed.

Zhongshuge Bookstore / X+Living

Joanna Wong — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 22:00:00 +0000

"Few visitors come to my Thatched Cottage which is in the west of Wanli Bridge, but I take things as they are and accompanied by the Baihua Pond."In more than 1200 years ago, the great poet Du Fu left a warm memory of Chengdu by such a poem, the mentioned historical and cultural place names like the Baihua Pond, Thatched Cottage have been passed down till now. In teahouses throughout the streets, one could listen to the storyteller’s expansive talking as tasting the authentic famous tea of Sichuan. Thus, the street culture of Chengdu has become a unique landscape as Chengdu, with its special cultural atmosphere and unique leisure, runs through every person's life, and properly shows its elegance and leisure.

JOOOS Fitting Room / X+Living

舒岳康 - SHU Yuekang — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 22:00:00 +0000

JOOOS Fitting Room integrates the Top 100 fashion brands in the sales list of Tmall, and selects 4 most representative collections through buyers: Mori Girl Collection, Celebrity Collection, OL Collection and Fashionable Girl Collection. The store hopes to make up the sense of emptiness of fitting brought by modern online shopping.

Wheat Youth Arts Hotel / X+Living

尚夕云 — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Hangzhou, a city enjoys a long history, modern civilization and striking features. How could it be possible missing a starting point that makes tourists excited about the trip to Hangzhou even when booking hotel on Ctrip.