LYCS Architecture has designed the Linhai Jiang Nan ZAN Store in Linhai, China, focusing on creating a people-centered and pleasant interior environment. The design prioritizes user behavior, developing spaces that support business and lifestyle goals efficiently, comfortably, flexibly, and aesthetically. Utilizing material labs, interdisciplinary research, and a parametric strategy, LYCS Architecture ensures the implementation of innovative designs. Sustainability is also a key aspect, guided by a WELL and LEED-certified team to achieve healthy and green interior spaces.
Located in Wengcheng, the ancient barbican of Linhai in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, the Jiang Nan ZAN Store is part of a new cultural tourism IP program called ‘Picturesque and Poetic Jiangnan.’ This project, a collaboration between the Ancient Village Protection and Utilization Fund of Zhejiang Province and HXS Cultures, transformed a modest 200 sqm house into a retail store. The design integrates architecture, interior, and FF&E, blending historical and modern elements. The design concept, inspired by the ‘Wave,’ symbolizes the young generation’s dynamism. The abstract wave element contrasts sharply with the old house, creating a surreal art scene that reflects contemporary attitudes. This concept also echoes the real surging tide in the Lingjiang River outside Linhai City.
The design maximizes space utilization, addressing the challenge of high rental costs in the retail industry. By blurring the boundaries of walls, floors, and ceilings, the design transforms the original two-level space into a continuous whole, providing an immersive shopping experience. Exposed original wood structures and wall materials are complemented by a continuous white curved surface, concealing equipment and creating a clear, pure visual.
The interior features a cascade design with linear lights along the edges of the curved surface, enhancing the sense of speed and volume. Durable white terrazzo completes the ‘wave’ concept, piding the store into eight distinct exhibition areas. Each area uses metal and wood veneering materials, with adjustable and flexible components to accommodate various goods and seasonal renewals. On the second floor, a cozy teahouse is accessible via a transition point designed for photography. Large floor-to-ceiling windows with black stainless steel frames brighten the space, contrasting with the old street’s historic charm. Jiang Nan ZAN stands out with its unique design, contributing to the revitalization of Ziyang Street and promoting new cultural and creative industries.
Jiang Nan ZAN is now open for business, offering products that celebrate the historical figures of Ziyang Street. The store designed by LYCS Architecture design firm serves as a modern cultural hub, bringing new energy to the historic area.
▲ LYCS建筑師事務所設計的江南贊店主張以人為本的設計理念,并將其運用在室內環(huán)境中
LYCS Architecture’s Linhai Jiang Nan ZAN Store focuses on a people-centered interior environment
▲ 該設計優(yōu)先考慮客戶體驗感受,立志設計出高效、舒適、靈活的空間
the design prioritizes user behavior, creating efficient, comfortable, and flexible spaces
▲ 該項目是一個改造項目,將一個200m2的老宅改造成零售店鋪
the project transformed a modest 200 sqm house into a retail store
▲ 該設計將建筑外觀與室內一同設計,融合了歷史與現(xiàn)代多種設計元素
the design integrates architecture and interior, blending historical and modern elements
▲ 該設計理念為“浪”,代表著年輕活力
the ‘Wave’ concept symbolizes the young generation’s dynamism
▲ 抽象的波浪元素創(chuàng)造了一個超現(xiàn)實藝術場景
abstract wave elements create a surreal art scene reflecting contemporary attitudes
▲ 該項目為了降低零售店的租賃成本,設計時最大限度地提高了空間利用率
the design maximizes space utilization, addressing high rental costs in the retail industry
▲ 設計模糊了墻體、地板和天花板的邊界,創(chuàng)造了一個連續(xù)的體驗空間
blurred boundaries of walls, floors, and ceilings create a continuous, immersive space
▲ 設計師將原有木結構暴露出來,其它地方采用白色曲面,并將設備隱藏其中
exposed wood structures and a white curved surface conceal equipment for a clear visual
▲ 設計師在室內設計了線性燈光帶,增加了空間流動性和空間體量感
cascade design with linear lights enhances speed and volume perception
▲ 一層到達二層的路徑中有著一個拍照打卡點,可以將人們自然地引入二層的茶座區(qū)域
a cozy teahouse on the second floor is accessible via a photography transition point