Esk Space

Office for Eft Space and Brand Design

Esk Space office space is located on the 27th floor of the Wisdom Gate in Binjiang District, Hangzhou, China. At the inception of the project, the designer's vision was to create an office space primarily focused on hosting visitors; a space that not only meets the needs for gatherings and conversations but also creates an atmosphere that transcends the comfort of home. Guided by this philosophy, the designer took into account factors such as spatial proportions and viewing angles, reconstructing and deconstructing the space.

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Unique Properties

Space according to the function is divided into three areas: to meet the visitors area as the core, the design of the soft and hard to separate the design. The reception area includes the front hall, the leisure water bar area, the reception area and the indoor scenic area. Through appropriate waste area, create the mystery of entering different spaces, make the space transition natural, stimulate exploration and curiosity.

Tags

Deconstruction, Reconstruction, Interpenetration, Strewn at random, Stack up, Mirror image

Production Technology

The use of large mirror ceiling between the virtual and solid space; architecture; indoor and outdoor interweaving relationship, the use of large areas of stone and local luxury stones, logs, stainless steel and other materials to reflect the texture of the space.

Design Challenge

Space design, dividing functional areas is a major challenge. The key to solve this problem is the interpenetration, dislocation, layering and mirroring of building blocks. These techniques can not only divide space, but also create a sense of hierarchy and three-dimensional. Interspersed design makes the space more flexible, provides more functional area possibilities, and enhances spatial mobility and coherence.

Project Duration

Start 2023 february-completion 2023 June Hangzhou, Binjiang District, China.

Operation Flow

The first step, research, understand the design, function, style needs: 1. Plane planning. 2. Collect intention, develop style, soft installation positioning. 3. Draw preliminary scheme. 4. Draw the 3D model after the plane is confirmed. 5. After confirming the 3D model and material, draw the effect diagram. The third part presents the spatial effect: 1. Draw the initial 3D effect according to the spatial model. 2. After confirming the initial 3D effect, draw the HD renderings.

Research

Different lighting techniques are configured between day and night. During the day, it is decorated with natural lights and local point sources in the room, and at night, it is presented with the light source in the middle and low section of the indoor light source as the main indoor atmosphere light city night scene as the painting frame.

Inspiration

Inspired by Inception, the designer uses mirror, glass, stainless steel, marble wood finish and other materials, and creates different atmosphere Spaces from private to public through deconstruction and interpenetration. The entrance is transparent floor-to-ceiling glass, wide field of view overlooking the scenery of Hangzhou. The designer creates a sunken reception area in the central area that connects with the elevation of the entrance.

Image Credits

Image: Photographer HAMOVISION, YE SONG, 2023.

Project Overview

Esk Space Office has been a Silver winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Silver Recognition

Leo Chen was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Esk Space Office.

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