HUMAN UNBORED by Xiaoou Office (China)
HUMAN UNBORED is a platform dedicated to promoting international trendy art. Its first store in China is located in Chengdu. Drawing inspiration from the momentous occasion of humanity's first liberation from the gravitational pull of the Earth, we have created an "unbored trend space station." The entire project is divided into two distinct areas: the "trend exhibition interior" within the original old industrial building, and the newly constructed "Trees of Three Trend Pop-up Platform." The architecture integrates the interior and exterior, preserving the existing trees and incorporating them into the building's interior.
Taniroku Saka by supermaniac inc. (Japan)
This is prominently located on a corner lot in the center of one of Osaka’s favorite shopping streets. Specialty cafes and shops have been popping up in this trendy and exciting neighborhood over the past few years, run by younger generations attracted by its retro downtown feel and the warmth of the local shop owners. With its concept of “sweets for teatime,” the shop offers an assortment of desserts to accompany tea time, including baked sweets, refrigerated desserts, and meringue cookies. As we believe that tea and sweets enjoyed at the mountaintop must be exceptionally delicious, the design concept is “a sea of clouds at the mountaintop.” This concept was developed by imagining the luxurious experience and brisk feel of having tea with sweets while overlooking a sea of clouds at the mountaintop.
SHIRO Sunagawa by ODS / Oniki Design Studio (Japan)
A retail shop design for the cosmetic brand SHIRO’s Sunagawa main store. Located within SHIRO’s complex facility, “MINNANO-SUNAGAWA FACTORY,” which opened at the brand’s birthplace in Sunagawa, Hokkaido, it also houses the “BLENDER LAB,” where customers can blend their personalized fragrance.
The “BLENDER LAB,” in the shop’s center, features 12 glass cylinders set around a circular pillar that curves into the ceiling, allowing visitors to wander around the pillar to discover their favorite scent. The product display tables are arranged concentrically around the circular pillar and designed to be approachable from all directions without designating a specific entry point. With an emphasis on using local materials, furniture bases are crafted from locally cut-down birch wood, while the tabletops are finished in white plaster and thoughtfully polished by craftsmen. Inspired by the lush, verdant natural landscape of Sunagawa, Hokkaido, the design reflects SHIRO’s vision of reaching a global demographic further.
Pokémon Center Nagoya by ODS / Oniki Design Studio (Japan)
Pokémon Center Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture is an official Pokémon shop that offers more than just a shopping experience. In addition to the merchandise sales area, the store features an event space, a Pokémon card station, and other interactive zones where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of Pokémon.
Situated next to Hisaya-odori Park, one of Nagoya’s iconic landmarks known for its lush greenery, the store’s design seamlessly integrates with the park’s inviting atmosphere. Visitors are encouraged to explore the space as if continuing their stroll through the park. The deep green color palette lends a tranquil ambiance, while strategically placed backlit soffit corners evoke the lively charm of a bustling marketplace.
Gokan KITTE Osaka by RENS., NOMURA Co., Ltd (Japan)
Cacaotier Gokan, a chocolatier committed to stimulating all “five senses,” visits cacao-producing regions and, starting from the bean, collaborates with cacao farmers to create uncompromising chocolate. In the process of making chocolate, the husk of the cacao bean, which comprises 20~30% of the bean, is always removed as it would worsen the flavor of the chocolate. Most of it ends up as industrial waste. How to make effective use of the husks has become a social issue. This project focused on the potential usefulness of cacao husk as an interior-finishing material.
Eggsinn by Xiaoou Office (China)
Eggsinn, which signifies “new life and inclusiveness,” is a trendy fashion concept store born in Chengdu. This time, we adopted the concept of “traversal” as the spatial logic, rationally dividing the space into three independent yet interconnected zones: the “Cabin Display Area,” the “Upstream Hanging Area,” and the “Matrix Storage Area.” This layout maximizes customer satisfaction. The inverted boat serves as the visual focal point of the entire space, creating a “super-scale” visual impact that is both indoors and outdoors.
MITHRIDATE Boutique by SLT DESIGN (China)
MITHRIDATE Boutique, designed by SLT Design, is located in Guangzhou, China. The avant-garde fashion brand constantly draws inspiration from theater and stage. Building on this concept, SLT Design transforms the shopping experience into an immersive theatrical journey, creating a captivating space inspired by the "Sphere" concept—a realm where reality and illusion seamlessly merge to capture the brand's essence and atmospheric identity. Visitors become both observers and participants in this fusion of fashion and aesthetics.
Kinglomo - Fresh Snack Store by Some Thoughts (China)
Fresh food, as an economic term, refers to recently produced items with a short shelf life that maintain their original qualities. This concept emphasizes the freshness and authenticity of food, relating to its preservation state and processing methods. For Kinglomo, prioritizing high freshness translates to more unique flavors and safer product quality. Kinglomo believes that efficiency drives freshness. This requires optimizing product selection, distribution, and pricing mechanisms, while also pushing upstream manufacturers to improve their supply chains. Ultimately, Kinglomo aims to anchor its brand in fresh snacks, offering consumer-centric value and service, which defines its product and brand strength in the snack market.