ChicChicBird Noodle Shop + Coffee by Qing Studio of Huazhong University of Science and Technology features a nest-like facade in Wuhan, China. Designed in 2023, this restaurant embraces its commercial roots with a large sign symbolizing the brand’s two birds and their nest.
Murka Hotel is a newly designed hotel completed by Thinking Design in Wenzhou, China. Part of a rural revitalization initiative, the project aims to entice urban citizens to the countryside and encourage young locals to return home.
The design incorporates staggered blocks, local rocks, and trees penetrating through the roof to create a visually cohesive extension that blends with the mountains and honors traditional culture.
Residence LL is a multi-story house overlooking a lakeside view in southwestern China. Designed by Atelier About Architecture in 2023, the home spans roughly 500 square meters. Aiming to create a peaceful retreat, the architects addressed structural, spatial, and lighting challenges, using innovative materials like crushed marble and terrazzo.
The Hua Xu Boutique Hotel by Z+H Renhai Design is situated in Suzhou, China. Completed by designer Zhang Haihua, this 2024 project involved transforming three existing residential buildings into a courtyard hotel. The design draws inspiration from the region’s Jiangnan-style houses, incorporating contemporary elements that harmonize with the area’s historical context.
Pudong Villa is a holiday home designed by Atelier LI, situated in the rural area of Pudong, Shanghai, China. Completed in 2023, this modern white house integrates green spaces to connect interiors and exteriors, offering a serene retreat for two families. The design includes courtyards to foster a tranquil atmosphere, while adhering to local construction regulations.
Nong Studio Design Lab is an innovative office space located in Shanghai, China, designed by Nong Studio in 2023. This project artfully combines elements of history with contemporary design. The structure features a striking 4.5-meter high ceiling and preserves century-old materials, creating a vibrant and functional workspace that honors its rich past.
In the heart of Shanghai, Nong Studio has masterfully blended French chic with the city’s dynamic lifestyle in this captivating house design. Completed in 2022, this dream home for a young fashion-industry couple celebrates their pursuit of authentic self-expression and the art de vivre.
Featuring a seamless fusion of elegant French influences and contemporary Shanghai aesthetics, the house showcases a versatile range of living spaces, from a glamorous audio-video room and bar to a cozy family retreat. With its thoughtful use of materials, striking architectural elements, and exquisite furnishings, this masterpiece offers a harmonious balance of function and artistry, inviting its residents to embrace the joys of modern living.
In the heart of Shanghai’s former French Concession, a 1930s mansion has undergone a remarkable fusion renovation by Nong Studio. This 1930s Mansion Fusion Renovation project, completed in 2019, blends Chinese and Western lifestyles seamlessly, creating a serene and inviting living space.
The clients, a Chinese husband and European wife, sought a peaceful respite from the bustling city, and the resulting design delivers with its thoughtful division of private and public areas, and the integration of the clients’ global travel collections.
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