London Design Silver

2025

Z-BEING Life Science Shanghai Office

Entrant Company

Hecian Interior Co., Ltd.

Category

Interior Design - Office 

Client's Name

Z-BEING Life Science Development (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Country / Region

China

Z-BEING Life Science has established its new Shanghai office in Zhangjiang, aiming to create an innovative environment that combines efficiency and futurism for researchers and visitors. Guided by the principle of "Less is More," we eliminated redundant decorations and highlighted technological sophistication and spatial order through negative space, linear compositions, and material contrasts. "White + Silver" Palette: Accented with high-saturation corporate colors (e.g., fluorescent blue-green inspired by lab reagents) to evoke breakthrough moments in experimentation. Linear Lighting: Embedded wall lighting symbolizes scientific rigor and futurism. Custom Geometric Reception Desk: Combines matte metal and frosted translucent resin, echoing laboratory instruments while creating a striking first impression.

"Light·Shadow Laboratory": Exploring the Boundary Between Visible and Invisible. "Light is the medium of science; shadow is the blank space of the unknown. Here, every design element questions 'visibility'—just as scientific truths often lie in the interplay of light and shadow." Optical Metaphors: Graduated transparency glass partitions mimic microscope focus adjustments, while adjustable louvers control light like microscope apertures. Contrast & Order: Open office areas feature black-white contrasts and minimalist sequences to balance focus and collaboration. White PVC floors contrast sharply with black carpets, while pristine white corridors symbolize "control blank zones" in experiments. The complexity of minimalism lies in "concealing sophistication." We have high requirements for material texture and finishing techniques, achieving detail quality and beauty in the simple space. The Recessed joint technology at wall-floor intersections, LED wall-washing troughs along ceiling edges and redesigned equidistant pipeline layouts, every seamless detail reflects profound material expertise and hidden spatial order. Minimalism extends beyond aesthetics to resource efficiency. Prefabricated furniture: Reduced material waste and transportation costs through modular assembly. All finished materials are purchased locally and nearby. Modular magnesium alloy partitions: Fully detachable and reusable. 100% recyclable: Glue-free click-lock stone plastic flooring. Smart ventilation: VOC-sensor-equipped ducts dynamically adjust airflow based on air quality. The design harmonizes precision with imagination, creating a laboratory-inspired workspace that embodies scientific exploration and sustainable innovation.

Credits

Chief Designer
Sean Xiong
Graphic Designer
Nanna Guo
Photographer
Hemou Vision
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