889GLO Art Space / SpActrum

Nestled in the heart of Caojiadu, Jing'an District, Shanghai, the 889 Plaza embarks on a transformative journey to redefine itself as a distinctive community art/creativity hub within the city's fiercely competitive commercial landscape. In mid-2024, curator Susan's visit to SpActrum's newly completed Shanghai office sparked a collaborative venture, culminating in the creation of 889GLO Art Space - a nearly 1,000-square-meter creative platform designed to activate community art exchanges, integrate scenographic displays, and foster diverse social interactions. This project extends SpActrum's ongoing investigation into the unseen forces of construction, expanding their architectural inquiry into the realms of commerce and consumption within the context of China's massive urban development.

Cher's Hair Salon / DualSpace Studio

This hair salon interior explores a refined sensibility through material restraint and spatial clarity, creating a space where contemporary elegance meets quiet indulgence. The design intent was to elevate everyday beauty rituals into moments of serene immersion—an atmosphere of modern luxury without excess.

AL House / Taguá Arquitetura

Designed by architects Thiago Benedetti Brugnolo and Mariana Rotta, partners at Taguá Arquitetura, the AL house was created with the aim of combining privacy, functionality and comfort on a 450 m² plot of land. With the social areas strategically placed in the center of the lot, the project was designed to encourage residents to spend time with their families, integrate indoor and outdoor spaces and make the most of natural light. “From the beginning, our intention was to ensure fluid circulation, while at the same time preserving moments of intimacy, with solutions that value both socializing and seclusion,” explain the architects.

Missillac Market Hall / LAUS architectes

In a recently vacated hollow space, the new market hall reweaves the urban fabric. It provides a peaceful breathing space that echoes the church square. By setting back 2 of its boundaries, the hall creates a forecourt facing the main street and opens up an alleyway linking it to the changing heart of the block. By thickening the 2 remaining boundaries, it offers enclosed serviced volumes. Enshrined in a gently sloping site, the hall proposes a significant, non-dominant and timeless presence: a retreat into the city that is open, lively, and welcoming.

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