Unova

Coworking Space for X+Living

The project is a co-working space located in Shenzhen. The goal was to create a space that can accommodate multiple companies and give full play to the employees' individuality, and let co-working no longer be just a synonym for a low cost. The building where the project is located was originally an old-fashioned mall, but it has been eliminated by this area due to rapid commercial iteration. Designers hope that this building will reintegrate into the entire community and bring new vitality to it.

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Unique Properties

Co-working space is not just a low-cost, shared office option in the present. In the market competition, there are different requirements for space. The project is a four-floor space. First floor serves as a lobby and reception. Second floor functions as the dining space. Third floor is mainly a small workspace, targeting younger customers. Fourth floor is a large workspace for mature and elite groups. Due to the different functions, we've also made obvious differences in the style of different floors.

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Li Xiang, workspace, interior design, xliving, China

Production Technology

In the overall layout of the third floor, the space around the two escalators is used as public reception area, which is connected with the shared conference room and resting area, and separated from the office that requires privacy and quietness. Such clear spatial layout makes the visual point more focused.We have designed a variety of seat forms according to the behavioral patterns of use. The fourth floor has the same layout as third floor. The space near the escalators also functions as a public reception area, with the large office area surrounding it, employees of each company can reach their working area very conveniently.

Design Challenge

The difficulty of the project is that it is a renovation project, and the internal structure of the building itself is very limited. Due to the low floor plank, the space on each floor appears depressing. So we removed all the original floor slabs and created an atrium space. The interior space was re-divided, and a wall with windows was creatively built inside the building. Let the indoor space have a sense of outdoor openness, and at the same time, when taking the escalator upstairs, you can also directly watch the theme design of this floor through the windows of each floor.

Project Duration

The project finished in December 2018 in Shenzhen, China

Operation Flow

In the restaurant area on the second floor, we designed many interesting installations on the wall. The interactive fun it brings can easily attract people inside or even outside the building. In the office area on the third floor for young people, we set up a lot of interesting designs, such as sofas and chairs with workplace humor metaphors, ball pools for brainstorming sessions, and furniture that combines horizontal bars, swings and other fitness equipment. They can have fun in the office building.

Research

The building where the project is located was originally an old-fashioned mall, but it has been eliminated by this area due to rapid commercial iteration. We hope that this building will reintegrate into the entire community and bring new vitality to it, so we designed a very unconventional and artistic office space, with a young and more adaptable design to the current era.

Inspiration

This project is a co-working space, and the age groups of people it will accommodate are obviously different. The owner hopes to attract young entrepreneurs and mature medium-sized enterprises at the same time. Therefore, we designed the office area into different themes to reflect the preferences of these people. At the same time, it combines the concept of healthy office environment.

Image Credits

Image#1: Photographer Shao Feng, Unova Co-working Space, 2018. Image#2: Photographer Hu Yijie, Unova Co-working Space, 2018. Image#3: Photographer Shao Feng, Unova Co-working Space, 2018. Image#4: Photographer Shao Feng, Unova Co-working Space, 2018. Image#5: Photographer Hu Yijie, Unova Co-working Space, 2018.

Project Overview

Unova Coworking Space has been a Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Bronze Recognition

Li Xiang was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Unova Coworking Space.

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Unova: A Unique Co-Working Space Designed by Li Xiang

Li Xiang's Unova project, a four-floor co-working space, redefines the concept of shared offices, catering to diverse age groups and company sizes, while incorporating a healthy office environment. Located in Shenzhen, China, the project was completed in December 2018.

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