yinjispace

INTERIOR
NDC Design
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BIJISPACE
EDITOR
Gina
Collection

When Lai Xudong decided to create a new home for “ NDC Design ” it became his most personal project to date. More than just an office the space stands as a manifesto-silently expressing his philosophy on design, work and life. The new office is located in the Jinshan Yiku Cultural and Creative Industrial Park, a place where city, space and people grow together. This choice alone sends a signal: design is no longer an isolated art form. but the driving engine of both business value and human-centered expreience. Spread across two floors, the office blurs the line between work and life. The entire first floor is left open as a public Cafe with its own courtyard allwing design to flow naturally int the city’s everyday rhythm in the most relaxed and approachable way.

Inside, the aroma of coffee fills the air, but the soould of the space lies in the lush, green courtyard. A few umbrellas, scattered tables, and dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves create a living stage. This café has become the bridge betwwn design and the public, nurturing creativity in nature’s embrace. Instead of pursuing flashy forms, the design focuses on people’s authentic feelings within the space, breaking boundaries to bring the landscape indoors, achieving an aesthetic unity of commercial logic and humanistic spirit.

Looking from the coffee shop, the courtyard becomes a vivid three-dimensional painting. Looking down from the office, the courtyard is also a stage for observing life. This ubiquitous visual connection greatly enriches the spatial experience. The aroma of coffee, the passing visitors and the relaxed conversations are not only places for rest and communication, but also allow the design company to naturally blend into the pulse of the city. It is like a "magnetic pole", attracting people from different backgrounds to meet here. Unconsciously, it also brings the most cutting-edge market atmosphere and sparks of inspiration to the team.

Stepping indoors, the warm and serene natural textures, combined with soft warm lighting, instantly bring relaxation. The main tones are beige and natural wood, warm and neutral, soothing and calm. A brick-red bar counter and warm gray stone flooring add stability and timelessness. The overall low-saturation palette creates a comfortable, quiet mood. Warm natural textures and soft lighting create an atmosphere of calm and ease indoors. A palette of beige and wood tones sets the foundation, accented by a brick-red bar and warm gray stone flooring—quiet, grounded, and timeless. Materials such as small-format stone tiles and textured oak panels balance natural authenticity with contemporary minimalism. Ceramic jars and stone sculptures enrich the cultural atmosphere, while custom furniture adds identity and character—letting the materials themselves speak with quiet confidence.

Ascending upstairs, the mood shifts from open to serene, leading into a focused workspace. Here, the atmosphere is not coldly corporate, but quietly artistic and restrained. Warm wood tones and light neutrals, paired with natural light and floral arrangements, create an environment of concentration and calm. The café’s lively aroma below transforms upstairs into a setting of tranquil professionalism.For Lai, the office is more than a workplace—it is a designer’s personal calling card. It carries both the professionalism of his craft and the taste of everyday aesthetics, radiating a quiet, confident, and creative energy.

Minimalist furniture and understated finishes ensure purity, while curated artworks throughout the space transform the office into a living gallery. Public and private spaces are balanced seamlessly. Meeting areas are simple yet versatile, designed for both hosting and collaboration. Upstairs, the team immerses themselves in creation, while a glance outside reveals the vibrant life of the courtyard below. This interplay of “life downstairs, craftsmanship upstairs” cleverly separates the dynamic from the contemplative, achieving a perfect balance between community and privacy.

Looking ahead, the office of the future is no longer an isolated box, but a creative ecosystem in symbiosis with the city—sparking infinite possibilities. Here, design is not distant or abstract, but tangible, enjoyable, and immersive. With this project, Lai Xudong has transformed his company into a destination in itself, redefining what an ideal workspace and creative environment can be!

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