The 7th-floor washroom of Deji Phase I is designed with a study room scenario, distilling the rhythm of calligraphy strokes—introduction, development, shift, and integration—into the spatial cadence. Through the fluidity of architectural structures and lines, it creates an immersive experience akin to wandering through pages of inked manuscripts.
The spatial envelope employs a dual-layer design, resembling a half-open traditional Chinese
Thread stitching binding book. The inner layer features European-style relief frames and Roman column wainscoting, exuding a classical Western aesthetic, much like the gilded emblems on the title page of an ancient tome. The outer layer, composed of fine, horizontal metal-wooden lattices, forms a layered visual rhythm, symbolizing the orderliness of book pages. Together, these elements form a tranquil study room that is hidden in plain sight amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.
The entrance corridor is paved with Cloudora Gray marble. The undulating arcs on the floor and ceiling are outlined with black lines, resembling a row of annotations on the edge of a book page. These lines not only guide the flow of people inward with their gentle curvature but also engage in a visual dialogue with the winding garden paths in the public areas of the same floor.
Three display zones are arranged progressively along the corridor, simulating the unhurried rhythm of reading. The vertical zoning created by the architectural contours is connected by the undulating lines on the floor and walls, much like the natural rhythm of a brush stroke spreading across paper. The first and middle display zones are centered around rectangular seating, with double-layered arc-shaped display tables on either side, showcasing books. The books on the shelves and the resting benches serve as mutual annotations, making the act of stopping to flip through a book a part of the spatial narrative. The curved surfaces of the display tables are meticulously crafted to precisely match the wall curvature, forming an embracing space. A resting area is placed between the two display zones as a transition. The final display zone centers around a bookstand, with resting seats along the wall.
The lounge area is designed as a contemplative corner, creating a philosophical atmosphere of ＂quiet reading and wisdom＂ within the study room. The central circular transparent coffee table resembles a solidified inkstone, while the surrounding arc-shaped seats mimic the natural curvature of an open book page, forming a private enclosure. A potted plant in the corner complements the dark green, irregularly shaped seats, creating an expressive scene that poetically echoes the garden public area. A floor lamp, humorously placed on the sofa with its wires concealed within, maintains visual purity.
In the wash area, a miniature reading rack is placed on the dark green marble washbasin as a spatial installation. The custom chandelier takes the form of a curled book page, with the spine connected to the lamp rod and the downward-spread pages emitting light, symbolizing the illumination and inspiration that books provide to people. As people tidy up here, the mirror captures the book lamp, book rack, and the well-prepared self, forming a "self-reflection image," reminding people to pause in the fast-paced city life and find a moment of tranquility in this quiet study room to regain a sense of inner order.
The designer transforms the strokes of calligraphy into a perceptible experience, inviting people to wander through a study room imbued with cultural charm. The dark ink and warm wood tones, the fluid spatial lines, and the interwoven functions of reading and resting all serve as carriers of cultural imagery, creating a spiritual blank space within the commercial area.
The 7th-floor washroom of Deji Phase I is designed with a study room scenario, distilling the rhythm of calligraphy strokes—introduction, development, shift, and integration—into the spatial cadence. Through the fluidity of architectural structures and lines, it creates an immersive experience akin to wandering through pages of inked manuscripts.
The spatial envelope employs a dual-layer design, resembling a half-open traditional Chinese
Thread stitching binding book. The inner layer features European-style relief frames and Roman column wainscoting, exuding a classical Western aesthetic, much like the gilded emblems on the title page of an ancient tome. The outer layer, composed of fine, horizontal metal-wooden lattices, forms a layered visual rhythm, symbolizing the orderliness of book pages. Together, these elements form a tranquil study room that is hidden in plain sight amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.
The entrance corridor is paved with Cloudora Gray marble. The undulating arcs on the floor and ceiling are outlined with black lines, resembling a row of annotations on the edge of a book page. These lines not only guide the flow of people inward with their gentle curvature but also engage in a visual dialogue with the winding garden paths in the public areas of the same floor.
Three display zones are arranged progressively along the corridor, simulating the unhurried rhythm of reading. The vertical zoning created by the architectural contours is connected by the undulating lines on the floor and walls, much like the natural rhythm of a brush stroke spreading across paper. The first and middle display zones are centered around rectangular seating, with double-layered arc-shaped display tables on either side, showcasing books. The books on the shelves and the resting benches serve as mutual annotations, making the act of stopping to flip through a book a part of the spatial narrative. The curved surfaces of the display tables are meticulously crafted to precisely match the wall curvature, forming an embracing space. A resting area is placed between the two display zones as a transition. The final display zone centers around a bookstand, with resting seats along the wall.
The lounge area is designed as a contemplative corner, creating a philosophical atmosphere of ＂quiet reading and wisdom＂ within the study room. The central circular transparent coffee table resembles a solidified inkstone, while the surrounding arc-shaped seats mimic the natural curvature of an open book page, forming a private enclosure. A potted plant in the corner complements the dark green, irregularly shaped seats, creating an expressive scene that poetically echoes the garden public area. A floor lamp, humorously placed on the sofa with its wires concealed within, maintains visual purity.
In the wash area, a miniature reading rack is placed on the dark green marble washbasin as a spatial installation. The custom chandelier takes the form of a curled book page, with the spine connected to the lamp rod and the downward-spread pages emitting light, symbolizing the illumination and inspiration that books provide to people. As people tidy up here, the mirror captures the book lamp, book rack, and the well-prepared self, forming a "self-reflection image," reminding people to pause in the fast-paced city life and find a moment of tranquility in this quiet study room to regain a sense of inner order.
The designer transforms the strokes of calligraphy into a perceptible experience, inviting people to wander through a study room imbued with cultural charm. The dark ink and warm wood tones, the fluid spatial lines, and the interwoven functions of reading and resting all serve as carriers of cultural imagery, creating a spiritual blank space within the commercial area.
