Art gallery

The project is located within the Qingshuihe Railway Relics in Shenzhen. The original building was a railway warehouse are sandwiched between the road and the railway; however, we believe that this crowded urban relationship is a unique landscape and place phenomenon. How can we transform heaviness into lightness, proximity into distance, darkness into brightness, and discover the unexpected in the everyday landscape? What is scenery? We hope to ponder these questions in our projects. Zhang Chao Zhang Chao Non-integral Structure Since the existing structure only bear the load of its own roof, it is not allowed to add any load to it. Therefore, the challenge of the project is to add the necessary new structure without borrowing t... More

Circle is a Spatial Work by Fausto Ferrara, conceived in Berlin as a private gallery for an international client. The Work adopts circular geometry not as an autonomous image or symbol, but as a principle capable of establishing a precise relationship between body, movement, void, light and time. A continuous perimeter surrounds and protects a central space open to the sky, transforming the gallery into an experience structured through circumambulation. The visitor does not simply move through a sequence of rooms, but is led around a centre. The central void becomes the measure of the entire architecture, while the circular path continuously alters distance, orientation, light and the perception of the artworks. Circle therefore does not... More

Set within a former antique store in Vienna’s 18th district, Gallery G99 transforms a sequence of historic spaces into a hybrid art photography gallery and working atelier. The spatial arrangement—stretching from street-front to a vaulted cellar via an inner courtyard—mirrors Vienna’s layered courtyard urbanism, embedded in a neighborhood where wine cellars and workshops have evolved into a constellation of studios and galleries. Julien Lanoo   The project is a careful act of adaptive reuse. Original materials were preserved, repurposed, and reinterpreted: chipboards from the old floor became custom furniture; historic wall paintings were uncovered and left visible behind a refurbished 1970s storefront. A... More

Nova Contemporary is a contemporary art gallery dedicated to supporting artists from Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Thailand. In addition to serving as a platform for the acquisition and sale of works by represented artists, the gallery is open to the public, offering free access to its rotating exhibitions. DOF Skyground Located in the Samyan area on Si Phraya Road, Nova Contemporary sits at the intersection between Bangkok’s old and new urban fabric. The neighborhood is surrounded by modern office buildings, a university, temples, and rows of shophouses lining the street. The gallery occupies a renovated five-story shophouse comprising two adjoining units. With the intention of preserving the charm of the building... More

Located in Deqing, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, Moganshan is part of the Tianmu Mountain range. Since late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period, the area has gradually developed a diverse collection of villas built by people from various countries including Britain, the United States, France, Germany, Russia, the Netherlands, and China itself, earning the reputation of “World Architecture Museum.” More than 250 villas remain today, some become protected heritage sites, while others have been renovated into boutique hotels and “yang jiale” (hill station) guesthouses. With its distinctive natural environment and strategic location at the core of Shanghai–Nanjing–Hangzhou triangle, Moganshan has evolved fr... More

There is a place where people of Seoul may have heard at least once when they think of Cheongnyangri District, which is Gyeongdong Market. It is Seoul’s largest traditional market since 1960, and it naturally started by the trade of herbal medicines that came from all parts of the country to this particular transportation hub area. As you enter the center of the market, you can find at a glance a very unique red brick building. Mingu Kang The two-story building was originally built in 1955 for the purpose of a cow feed warehouse; five years before the Gyeongdong Market was established. The building was once the center of this market, where merchants came in and out every day, but gradually was abandoned and forgotten over time.... More

Like Moon Street's leisurely ambiance amidst the bustling streets of Wan Chai, BASAO's new experiential space welcomes visitors with a tranquil and relaxing mood. More than just a commercial brand space, it serves as a welcoming gateway, inviting people into the world of tea and art. With tea as a gesture of hospitality and a focus on being present in the moment, our design, based on spatial organization and mood, aims to create a "still point," offering visitors an inner mindful experience that transcends the trivialities and limitations of daily life. Rui Du The ground floor primarily functions as a retail area. We designed flexible island display platforms, paired with components of varying heights, to create layered presentations... More

This project involves the renovation of the ground floor of a residential building in Minami-Horie, Osaka. It is an in-house project planned, designed, and operated by the architectural office KURU. Kawata Hiroki Kawata Hiroki The site consists of two adjoining units next to the firm’s own office. These spaces had long seen tenants—offices and warehouses—come and go. When both units became vacant at the same time, KURU seized the opportunity to start the project. Kawata Hiroki Kawata Hiroki As an architectural practice that handles everything from concept to operation, KURU aimed to create a place that fosters collaboration with partners, engages the local community in everyday life, and remains finan... More

Rose Gallery What is present is considered beneficial, what is absent is considered useful. --laozi Objects are "presence", while the space is "absence. The design of Rose Gallery uses the "void" of absence to support the profound essence of presence. The space becomes a vessel for the objects, a quiet backdrop that elevates each piece of ancient porcelain. Yida Yida   01 Space: A House within a House Yida The pure and minimalist space, like an unglazed bisque, allows the objects within it to breathe, stretch, and grow... Yida Yida WJ STUDIO The layered spatial progression found in traditional Chinese architecture is subtly embedded here. With its distinct beam structur... More

The Center for Architecture + Design and AIA San Francisco Headquarters creates a dialogue between the newly-exposed cathedral-like concrete structure of the historic Building and finely crafted insertions, ultimately creating a Center that raises public awareness of all aspects of design. Adam Rouse Richard Barnes Designed to advance a public dialogue about art, architecture, design, and the built environment, the new AIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design headquarters are catalyzing the reoccupation of San Francisco’s urban core. In moving to the storefront of the landmark Hallidie Building, both non-profits sought to extend their reach beyond the architectural community.  The client-architect tea... More

Summertime Gallery is a multi-purpose, nonprofit creative space designed for artists with developmental disabilities. Completed through Design Advocates, we worked directly with the gallery and its community to create a space that effortlessly transitions from studio to exhibition site. Featuring custom modular furniture, bright white walls for displaying artwork, and punchy pastel accents, the newly designed space creates a mature, yet playful platform for artists to tell their stories. Images Courtesy of Design Advocates Images Courtesy of Design Advocates The design process was collaborative from the start. To create a space that best serves the gallery’s community, we hosted a participatory pin-up where artists and gall... More

The spaces on site of a former silk ribbon factory, that we were given to revamp for the Hauser & Wirth Gallery, had been renovated several times over the years. As a result, the original industrial ambience was fading being overlaid by various interventions. The aim of our intervention was to create a coherent whole that would bring back the simplicity and elegance of the original construction. Therefor the floor area of the existing spaces was formally retained and supplemented by an additional showroom.  Gina Folly Gina Folly Gina Folly At the same time, it was important to preserve the “timbre” of the components and materials worth preserving, such as the wood- and metalwork or the wood-cement floors... More

When the owners of Vistamare Gallery approached us for their second Milan location, we were excited to help organize and maximize the space’s efficiency for both temporary and permanent artists. We preserved many of the existing historic elements, including the expansive skylight in the central gallery. With careful attention to circulation, we optimized the exhibition space, selected the lighting, and designed custom furniture to suit the needs of the gallerists. S4A S4A S4A S4A More

CAOZITOU is a furniture brand created by STUDIO8 that combines material innovation with cultural significance. Their design philosophy centers on crafting simple, playful furniture pieces that harmonize with their surroundings while maintaining environmental and cultural responsibility. Congtian Zheng Studio8 proudly presents the debut solo exhibition of Caozitou at Gallery 101 in Shanghai. Centered around the themes of life, growth, and the connection between humans and the material world, the exhibition offers a poetic journey of exploration. It has drawn a wide audience of designers, artists, and cultural enthusiasts, who came together to experience the brand's unique perspective on using furniture as a medium to convey emotions an... More