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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.

The Culinary Village: Arda Showroom in Zhejiang, China by LUKSTUDIO

 
September 21st, 2017 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: LUKSTUDIO 

Based on the idea that a kitchen is the heart of a home, Lukstudio creates a culinary villagewhere kitchen appliances are displayed in four domestic settings, alongside a gallery, a cooking classroom, a VIP lounge, and a multi-functional courtyard. The design has transformed the original 1000-sqm mechanical floor into a complete brand experience for manufacturer Arda.

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  • Architects: LUKSTUDIO
  • Project: The Culinary Village: Arda Showroom
  • Location: Kaixi Road, Nanhu District, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
  • Photography: Peter Dixie, PROJECT|ION| motion picture production
  • Director: Christina Luk
  • Project team: Leo Wang, Yiye Lin, Alba Beroiz Blazquez, Jinhong Cai, Ray Ou, Marcello Chiado Rana, Yiren Ding, Kun Ma.
  • General contractor: Shanghai Savor Construction & Decoration Co., Ltd.
  • Scope: architecture andinterior design
  • Client: Arda Kitchen Appliances
  • Netarea: 1000sqm
  • Design period: December 2015 – April 2016
  • Construction period: July 2016 – April 2017

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Situated by a reflective pooland framed by green walls, a white box marks the entrance of the journey. Following stepping stones in the shallow water, visitors enter a dark tunnel. On the left, an introductory video is accompanied by a water feature of dishwasher jets; on the right, a peek into the courtyardsahead of their discovery. The main displayarea is organized as a series of white huts, each presenting an ideal kitchen: minimalistic white, total black, rustic country and modern American. Lukstudio has placed these volumes carefully, carving out strategic openings to create a visual dialogue with one’s movement.

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Walking along the stone pavement, a vaulted shed stands out within the quiet “village”. Reminiscent of an outdoor kiln, the space displays the evolution of oven technology and creates an interesting twist in the spatial experience. Next to the red-brick structure, afully-equipped classroom with movable doors and cooking stations provide a multi-functional area for try-out sessions and company events.Passing windows with views to the exterior courtyard, one reaches the VIP lounge where exquisite dinners will be served. Lined with travertine stone slabs and walnut wood panels, this elegant room promises memorable gatherings.To top it all, guests are welcomed into the adjacent conservatory and outdoor courtyard where herbs are planted and picked to garnish their dishes.

Image Courtesy © Peter Dixie

Image Courtesy © Peter Dixie

Reinventing the experience of a conventional kitchen showroom, Lukstudio has created an artificial village of different homes, set in a cozy courtyard that brings water, daylight and plants into close proximity. While the project presents many possible consumer experiences, it also reflects on the essence of an ideal living environment.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Image Courtesy © Peter Dixie

Image Courtesy © Peter Dixie

Image Courtesy © Peter Dixie

Image Courtesy © Peter Dixie

Image Courtesy © Peter Dixie

Image Courtesy © Peter Dixie

Image Courtesy © Peter Dixie

Image Courtesy © Peter Dixie

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