Retro-futuristic essence. FORMORAL skin care centre by lialawlab
18/10/2021.
[Hangzhou] China
metalocus, LUCÍA SERRANO
metalocus, LUCÍA SERRANO
Architects and designers Haifeng Luo and Liya Xing from the lialawlab architecture studio in China develop a series of projects intended for commercial use. They stand out for their alternative and different designs among all his works.
The FORMORAL project includes a series of quite striking architectural elements for a store of these characteristics. They combine the use of spheres, arches, or curved lines with specific and colorful lighting elements to play with the space and volumes of this construction.
The FORMORAL project includes a series of quite striking architectural elements for a store of these characteristics. They combine the use of spheres, arches, or curved lines with specific and colorful lighting elements to play with the space and volumes of this construction.
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
Floor plan. FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab
Reception desk elevation. FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab
Circulation diagram. FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab. Photograph by Feng Shao
Roof plan. FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab
Relationship between the roof and sphere. FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab
Floor plan. FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab
Roof plan. FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab
Roof setting out. FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab
Elevation. FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab
Elevation. FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab
Passage's detail drawing. FORMORAL Science Skin Care by lialawlab
The lialawlab study is inspired by a combination of nature and technology to create a retro-futuristic space in this store located in a shopping center in China. The originated space is created based on a composition between nature, artificial aesthetics, bioscience, and lifestyle.
Given this completely futuristic appearance, we highlight the use of materials such as matt silver sheets and aluminum plates, simulating a futuristic tunnel in all its corridors and routes. This complements the different rooms, such as the product sales area, the demonstrations, storage, or the employees' free time room; differentiating between public and private spaces.
Given this completely futuristic appearance, we highlight the use of materials such as matt silver sheets and aluminum plates, simulating a futuristic tunnel in all its corridors and routes. This complements the different rooms, such as the product sales area, the demonstrations, storage, or the employees' free time room; differentiating between public and private spaces.
Description of project by lialawlab
FORMORAL Science Skin Care Centre
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If the human body is regarded as a moving architecture, skin is the exterior that covers the skeleton, composing a "curtain wall structure" with cells as unit components. Skin provides a natural barrier for our body health, and has become a visible medium of self expression in this information age.
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FORMORAL, an independent skincare brand with medical science background, entrusted lialawlab to design its concept flagship store in Hangzhou, China.
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Drawing inspiration from the brand's product attribute that combines nature and technology, the design team creatively conceived a series of spatial scenes based on the theme "Retro-Futurism". The space was envisioned as a contrasting yet unified whole, which breaks the "homogeneous" image of physical retailing spaces in modern cities and explores the deep relationship between nature and the artificial, bioscience and lifestyle aesthetics.
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Bold imagination
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Gray textural paint is applied to large areas of interior surfaces in an unconventional manner, to set the overall tone of the space. The austere finishes echo the brand's affinity for nature, whilst highlighting the image of a primitive "desert planet". Arcs that combine functionality, techniques and aesthetics extend from the foyer to the interior space, creating familiar yet novel sensory experiences.
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Arcs utilized in the overall space have four different forms and scales, and are all cut out from tangent circles. The curves with a radius of less than 600 mm are applied to furniture, while the arcs with a radius between 1,500 mm and 1,800 mm are used on the massive sphere and walls. The openings on the ceiling are mainly highlighted by arcs with a radius of 6,000 mm.
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The largest arc with a radius of 30,000mm is used on the entire roof. The arcs of various scales are interlaced in the plan, the elevation and the entire space.
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Geometric composition
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Within a limited site area of 120-square-meter, the design team organized the layout and circulation based on spatial strategies and interactive designs, to efficiently accommodate various functional areas with different privacy requirements.
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A rising "planet", a futuristic tunnel clad with matte silver foil and aluminum plates and two cabin doors along the tunnel tie together the eight functions, including brand display, skin testing & product selling, rest & communication, events & demonstration, self care & washing, office, product storage and a break room for employees, while also helping denote the "inside" and "outside" and define the public and private realms.
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To trigger people's desire to explore the space, the designers carved out a 200mm-wide gap at the height of 1.25 meters of the massive sphere and the tunnel. The gap is complemented with mirrored material, allowing customers to stay, wonder, stare and rest.
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It also offers a visual continuity so that the staff can better serve customers. The seemingly random detail treatment actually responds to the brand's values, and stimulates an interactive atmosphere.
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Infinite spatial extension
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The project is situated in a shopping mall, which imposed certain design restrictions. The original ceiling height is 4.6 meters, and the usable height is only 2.8 meters because MEP equipment is installed on the roof structure.
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The designers skillfully created an open curved ceiling to deal with the site limitations. The arc-shaped roof with the highest point of 2.75 meters overlaps the central massive sphere. When the roof reaches the lowest point of 1.25 meters, it meets the wall to create a seamless transition and become a stable fulcrum. Right above the reception desk is an arc-shaped opening with a radius of 6 meters which subdues any sense of inhibition and avoids a lot of renovation work of MEP. Simultaneously, the roof effectively extends the reception to the public realm, achieving a balance between functionality and form.
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Drawings
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More information
Designers
lialawlab. Architects.- Haifeng Luo & Liya Xing.
Builder
Peng Li Building Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd.
Area
120 sqm.
Dates
Completion Time.- Jan. 15th, 2021.
Manufacturers
Lighting fixture Supplier.- VISUAL FEAST. Paint Supplier.- Novacolor. Furniture Supplier.- THE SHAW (Product.- LOST SPACE).
Location
6F GDA Plaza, No. 609 Yan'an Road, Xiacheng District, Hangzhou, China.
Photography
Xing Liya, Luo Haifeng. lialawlab
lialawlab is a boutique architecture and interior design team from Hangzhou, China. It was co-founded by Xing Liya and Luo Haifeng in Hangzhou in 2018. The project covers commercial complexes, branded retail, residential buildings, cultural spaces and other fields.
The team adheres to the philosophy "The most personal is the most creative", believes in the power of self perception and the value of creation, and also excels at addressing challenge and exploring the unknown. The practice strives to create updated design in line with the changing context, and to harmoniously integrate visual effects, tactile experience, light & shadows, texture and atmosphere in every project.
The team adheres to the philosophy "The most personal is the most creative", believes in the power of self perception and the value of creation, and also excels at addressing challenge and exploring the unknown. The practice strives to create updated design in line with the changing context, and to harmoniously integrate visual effects, tactile experience, light & shadows, texture and atmosphere in every project.
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