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Le Sélect is an Ode to Natural Stone
Designed by ATMOSPHERE Architects, the ethereal interiors of Chengdu concept store Le Sélect’s new location are inspired by the tones, shapes and textures of a natural mine. Here studio founder Tommy Yu tells us more
An Urban Showroom Inspired by Nature
In the heart of Chengdu, this airy showroom designed by Shanghai-based firm ATMOSPHERE Architects for local fashion label hug is infused with references to both nature and the city. Here studio founder Tommy Yu tells us more about the project
A Modular Jewellery Store in Chengdu
Shanghai-based ATMOSPHERE Architects designed jewellery store KVK’s new Chengdu retail space by combining a futuristic modular scheme with a bold design language. Here studio founder Tommy Yu talks us through the project
A Chic Bar in Chengdu’s Taikoo Li
Chengdu Hummingbird Design Consultant combined colourful neon lights and traditional Chinese elements in Erma Pub Taikoo Li, a chic new destination for the city’s younger set. Here designer Tang Jiajun tells us more about the project
An Experiential Bakery in a Historic Hutong
Shanghai-based studio Some Thoughts restored this Qing dynasty building in Chengdu’s historic Kuanzhai Alley into an experiential retail space for local bakery Holiland. Here studio founder Jingze Li share more about his approach to the project
Sichuan Culture and Industrial Elements Meet at Da Ya Li Restaurant
In Chengdu’s creative East Music Park, restaurant Da Ya Li was designed by Beijing studio IN • X to represent Sichuan food culture and introduce new customers to the 20-year-old restaurant brand
A Spatial Cocktail in Chengdu
Li Jia of GE Space Design discusses her design for an innovative ‘cocktail facility’ in Sichuan’s capital
Waldorf Astoria Chengdu
The new 289-room Waldorf Astoria Chengdu bears the stamp of interiors maven Alexandra Champalimaud.