2025 | Professional
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Located at the corner of a bustling alleyway, the site presents an irregular layout鈥攔esembling a fissure within the city. Inspired by the concept of a 鈥渃ave,鈥 the designer sought to carve out a tranquil refuge amid urban chaos鈥攅nveloping the space like geological strata to evoke a timeless, meditative atmosphere. Reflecting the brand鈥檚 ongoing exploration of 鈥渆pochs鈥 and temporal spirit, the salon reimagines a sensory experience grounded in slowness and introspection, as if journeying through time to rediscover something essential.
The highlight begins at the entrance: an irregularly angled fa莽ade rendered with textured coatings that mimic the raw surface of a rock wall, forming a cave-like portal that draws the curiosity of passersby. Inside, a large asymmetrical mirror stretches along the main wall, creating the illusion of a mirrored cavern鈥攁n abstract reference to the brand鈥檚 inner flow of time. The seating area follows a circular flow around a central feature, enabling intuitive movement from any direction and enhancing flexibility for both guests and staff. Toward the back, the shampoo area is deliberately dimmed, allowing the senses to retreat and the emotional tempo to shift.
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Yijia Xu
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Conceptual Design - Architectural
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enjoydesign
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Interior Design - Restaurants & Caf茅
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Haejeong Sin
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Fashion Design - New Category: Wearable Arts
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Dongguan Milanna Leather Products Co., Ltd.-Shao Xiangdong
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Conceptual Design - Technology