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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. In and between boxes: Atelier Peter Fong in Guangzhou, China by LukstudioDecember 27th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Sunshine PR Located in a residential neighborhood next to the Tianhe district in central Guangzhou, Atelier Peter Fong by Lukstudio revives an empty corner lot into both an office and a cafe. Through a series of clean white volumes, the design purifies the existing chaotic site to create a calm yet inviting atmosphere.  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen
 Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen From the outside, a floating aluminum canopy connects the volumes together, while delineating between the old and the new. Three boxes stick out from the interior, composing a coherent façadewhile creating areas in-between like urban alleys that draw people in from the street. Each box contains a distinct program; café, brainstorming area, meeting room and a break-out lounge. In contrast to the pristine forms, the voids are painted gray and left with the original structural ceiling.  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen Following a process of meticulous spatial carving, openings and niches are shaped within the volumes. Large cut-outs connect the café to the exterior and frame the surrounding greenery. On the inside, white ceiling pockets and wooden niches create a sense of intimacy. The office entry is also carved at its edge to feature a peaceful Zen garden, which becomes a focal point and visually connects the different parts of the office together.  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen The selection of materials further enhances the pure definition of the spaces. Smooth surfaces such as white walls and terrazzo flooring dominate the main space, serving as a canvas to capture light and shadow. The brainstorming box is lined with polycarbonate panels that form a subtle visual connection between the café and the workplace. Intimate areas are characterized by organic elements; such as continuous timber panels in the brainstorming zone and remnants of an existing brick wall in the lounge.  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen Combining artisanal café culture with a collaborative co-working space, Atelier Peter Fong adapts a contemporary social model to a local Chinese neighborhood. The complete transformation of a forgotten site into a destination demonstrates how architectural interventions can activate the streetscape and enhance nearby communities.  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen About Founder and Design Director Christina Luk was born and raised in Hong Kong, a dynamic city that helped shape her desire to do creative work from an early age. After graduating from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Architecture, Christina worked in Toronto and obtained her OAA architecture license before relocating to Shanghai, China in 2007.  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen Having worked on medium to large-size projects as an architect and project manager, Christina has accumulated 10 years of knowledge and experience in a broad range of projects including: urban planning, heritage conservation, mixed-used projects, institutional, gallery exhibition and hospitality interior design. Her strengths lie in articulating the client’s needs and leading her team to fulfill the potential of each project.  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen About LUKSTUDIO LUKSTUDIO is a boutique design practice based in Shanghai, China. Founded by Christina Luk in 2011, the studio is comprised of an international team with diverse backgrounds and cultural perspectives. Lukstudio’s designs are created by bringing happy individuals together to challenge the status quo of the environment. Each project tells its own story, and Lukstudio is proud to identify a narrative and preserve it from concept to completion, delivering memorable spatial experiences that delight and surprise.  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen  Image Courtesy © Dirk Weiblen  Image Courtesy © Lukstudio  Image Courtesy © Lukstudio  Image Courtesy © Lukstudio  Image Courtesy © Lukstudio  Image Courtesy © Lukstudio  Image Courtesy © Lukstudio  Image Courtesy © Lukstudio  Image Courtesy © Lukstudio  Image Courtesy © Lukstudio
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