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Black Rock Bar
Black Rock is a Whisky lover's nirvana. Originating from London, Black Rock is all about bringing flavor to the forefront and helping people discover Whisky in a new way. First launched in 2016, the concept simplified the flavor profiles into sweet, spice, fruit, fragrance, balance and smoke. hcreates worked with the Shanghai team to convert an unassuming corner site on the popular Fumin Road in downtown Shanghai.
Brian Chua
A simple black façade with strips of filtered light marking the doorway, Black Rock subtly welcomes you in. A project of contrasts: light and dark, smooth and rough. The space balances the classic with the current to create a uniquely accessible experience.
Brian Chua
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Project • By Kokaistudios • Hotels
Jianyeli West Lane Renovation
After extensive research and study, Kokaistudios in cooperation with the developer Portman Holdings and master architect John Portman & Associates developed an architectural renovation and restoration strategy that maintained the architectural integrity of the heritage “shikumen” lane houses while tastefully altering the internal layout to allow them to transform them from their original functions as houses into individual guest suites. The extensive restoration project covering both the interiors and the facades of the buildings together with the internal courtyards. The project presented many challenges but armed with a solid experience gained both in Europe and in China of undertaking complex adaptive re-use project and working... More
Project • By Seth Powers Photography • Restaurants
OSTERIA DA GEMMA
Located in the heart of the Former French Concession, Osteria da Gemma is an intimate Italian restaurant located above Gemma, its pizzeria counterpart. This Italian restaurant focuses on pasta. A warm earthy colour palette with natural finishes. The space includes a bar, formal dining and a private function space. An open kitchen adds to the warm ambience, with the feature pasta room amongst the dinners creating movement and flair. More