chuang x yi concept store by lukstudio in shanghai
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lukstudio’s ‘modular lilong’ was developed at the behest of value retail china to showcase ‘chuang x yi’ — a fashion platform for chinese designers. the 150 sqm site, located in yioulai shanghai village, is organized around meandering lanes, or lilong, a system that allows creative displays in areas with spatial constraints. this concept, in part, is what gives shanghai its signature streetscape.
‘chuang x yi’ concept store
images © dirk weiblen
‘lilong’, interpreted by lukstudio, results in a modular interior that can be easily disassembled and re-located to other locations. pieces are based on architectural features and textures often found in a ‘lilong’ including old stone ‘shikumen’ gates; visualized in smooth, rounded corners in displays. laundry lines become copper-coated clothing racks, and bamboo rattan is utilized as dividers.
rattan serves as dividers in the store
the retail experience of ‘chuang x yi’ offers a visual dialogue between interior and urban environment, combining many layers into a cohesive structure. lukstudio’s work is a journey of discovery that connects historical shanghai architecture and the consumer culture of today.
interior by lukstudio
seating and structural display
grid layout
interior
display cube
axonometric
floor plan
project info:
name: chuang x yi: the modular lilong
client: value retail china
location: shanghai village, 88 shendi east road, pudong new area, shanghai, china
net area: 150 sqm
interior & lighting design: lukstudio
team: christina luk, marcello chiado rana, alba beroiz blazquez
display furniture & custom lighting: TIWU design
lounge furniture: lost and found, MRT
timeline: jan. – feb. 2016
construction: mar. 2016
general contractor: centroid construction
photography: dirk weiblen
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of the 'chuang x yi' concept store?
What is the primary purpose of the 'chuang x yi' concept store?
The concept store serves as a fashion platform developed by Value Retail China to show Chinese designers. It provides a space for these designers to present their work to consumers.
Q.How does the store's design incorporate elements of traditional Shanghai architecture?
How does the store's design incorporate elements of traditional Shanghai architecture?
Lukstudio's design interprets the 'lilong' concept, using features like smooth, rounded corners inspired by old stone 'shikumen' gates. Laundry lines are reimagined as copper-coated clothing racks, and bamboo rattan is used as dividers.
Q.What is the key advantage of the store's modular interior design?
What is the key advantage of the store's modular interior design?
The modular interior, interpreted from the 'lilong' concept, allows for easy disassembly. This makes the entire store design re-locatable to other sites, offering flexibility for the retail platform.
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