Showroom

The new flagship showroom of Ukrainian brand Gunia Project occupies the ground floor of a late-19th-century building on a historic street near the Golden Gate – where old Kyiv once began. After three months of careful searching, the chosen space revealed both clear advantages and notable challenges. Its prime location in the heart of historic Kyiv and its well-proportioned size worked in its favor, while the lack of natural light and strict requirements imposed by the landlords posed significant constraints. For the building’s owners, the interior forms part of their family history, and they insisted on preserving key elements – classic wooden doors, wall panels, decorative ceiling details, and monumental mahogany cabinets.

The project for the new ÃO atelier and showroom at LAPI seeks to preserve the complex’s original characteristics: light and earthy tones, exposed brick, and metallic reinforcement structures. Between the atelier and the showroom, two planes of curtains made of light, translucent fabrics were arranged, which, while preserving the intimacy of the craft, allow visitors to glimpse traces of the ongoing activities. These structures also allow for different configurations according to the program and activities – such as launches, exhibitions, cocktails, and other events.

The site was originally home to the Xinguang Silk Weaving Factory. The renovated Building No. 5 has now been transformed into a versatile theater, seamlessly integrating Suzhou-style stage performances with medium-sized conferences. In architectural renovation, the common approaches typically fall into two categories: completely redesigning parts of the structure or preserving its original form as much as possible. Wutopia Lab seeks to break free from this binary and explore a new path. Inspired by the dramatic life of Tang Bohu, we go beyond merely preserving the historical depth of the old building—we breathe new artistic life into it.

Located in the heart of Copenhagen’s Bredgade, the new joint showroom for Danish cabinetmaker Kolon and lighting company Anour has been thoughtfully designed as a calm, tactile space celebrating local craftsmanship and material honesty. The interior unfolds in a palette of warm neutrals and natural textures – from oak and walnut to brushed metal and softly colored textiles – forming a serene backdrop for the furniture and lighting on display. Gentle contrasts between light and shadow, solid and void, lend the space a quiet rhythm that invites reflection and dialogue.

Milbon is a Japanese hair cosmetic brand with a history spanning over 60 years, maintaining its reputation throughout this period. The brand places value on enabling people to live beautifully, emphasizing <authenticity, mental enrichment, and the diversity of life. Beyond providing high-quality products, Milbon also hosts hair-related lectures and contributes to the training of hair designers.

Milbon is a Japanese hair cosmetic brand with a history spanning over 60 years, maintaining its reputation throughout this period. The brand places value on enabling people to live beautifully, emphasizing <authenticity, mental enrichment, and the diversity of life. Beyond providing high-quality products, Milbon also hosts hair-related lectures and contributes to the training of hair designers.

Milbon is a Japanese hair cosmetic brand with a history spanning over 60 years, maintaining its reputation throughout this period. The brand places value on enabling people to live beautifully, emphasizing <authenticity, mental enrichment, and the diversity of life. Beyond providing high-quality products, Milbon also hosts hair-related lectures and contributes to the training of hair designers.

Milbon is a Japanese hair cosmetic brand with a history spanning over 60 years, maintaining its reputation throughout this period. The brand places value on enabling people to live beautifully, emphasizing <authenticity, mental enrichment, and the diversity of life. Beyond providing high-quality products, Milbon also hosts hair-related lectures and contributes to the training of hair designers.