Design News Magazine

Design News Magazine

Design News Magazine featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Shanghai Qian Mo Fu Restaurant

Nestled within the heart of Shanghai's bustling Bund, the Shanghai Qian Mo Fu Restaurant melds the tranquility of natural landscapes with modernization. Embodying themes of mountains, forests, and valleys, the restaurant flawlessly integrates the serenity of the natural environment with the urban concrete construction, infusing the metropolitan hustle with a breath of tranquility. The oriental and elegant design paints a landscape imbued with poetic fluidity. Classic red, a hue steeped in oriental allure, setting an ambiance that is magnificent and opulent.

Continue reading

 

Beijing Wangfujing Xiyue

This project is not just a collection of building, but also a fusion of cultural heritage and innovation. Deeply intertwining traditional culture with modern commercial concepts, the design team has approached the local history and cultural characteristics of Beijing with an innovative mindset, from which the core elements of commercial blocks were extracted to form the themed framework, aiming to make XY Toutiao a new and profound cultural and commercial landmark in Beijing.

Continue reading

 

Guangzhou Zhujiang Tianli

The design of the Guangzhou Zhujiang Tianli Sales Center aims to bridge the gap between art and design, fashion and architecture, creating an experience center that is both functional and artistic. The ambiance of the entire space is crafted through a science-fiction and ultra-futuristic experiential creation, employing thematic compositions to simulate the adventure of time travel. By confronting individuals with the vastness of the universe, it ignites curiosity about the existence of life, thereby creating an immersive experiential space.

Continue reading

 

Arcteryx Sanlitun

The design team hunted for fallen dead trees in the forest and transformed them into decorative columns by slicing and encasing them in glass. The tree rings on these columns serve as a visual testament to the trials and tribulations endured by the trees during their growth in nature a perseverance that resonates with the spirit of Arcteryx, which aims to break through limits and keep reaching upwards. The concept of tree holes is also applied to the first floor, where each scene draws inspiration from nature, catering to the desires of outdoor enthusiasts.

Continue reading

 

Supa Fama

Supa Fama is a restaurant chain in Guangzhou, China. They serve typical western style cuisine with a focus on using farm fresh produce and quality meats. They aim to promote a healthy lifestyle by eating well. With this in mind, their visual identity features abundant greenery and natural materials, creating a garden-like atmosphere. At the most recent location, an historical theme is inserted into this verdant context, conceived as a steampunk version of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. It is designed to transport guests to another place and time, whilst remaining a cosy place to dine.

Continue reading

 

Chanba Poly

Xi'an, a city that carries a millennia-old history, has been a treasure trove of culture and art since ancient times. In this ancient yet vibrant land, a new architectural marvel stands tall the pride of the Chanba Silk Road International Cultural and Art Center, the Xi'an Chanba Poly Grand Theater. As the centerpiece of this cultural and art center, the Grand Theater, with its exceptional design and unique concept, is becoming the new gateway for urban cultural exchange.

Continue reading