When it comes to the meaning of time, it seems that it is often superficial due to its abstract nature. Linear time presupposes objective movement, discussions of existence outside of consciousness, and subjective cycles or fades, so the exploration of time often returns to the insights of everyday life and philosophical discernment. Henri Bergson equates 'time' with the 'extension of life', a fluid, unpredictable continuity that moves from symbolic language to embodied form.

In this continuum, we are involuntarily involved in the movement of time, and "memory and the past" constitute explicit evidence of concrete existence. Thus, the "past", which "lives on in solitary memory", has a certain relevance to the present situation, giving time a modern dimension. Located in Yulan Road, Taizhou, the brand will of Quality Club Zhonggu is to rediscover the meaning of time in the objects that have been baptized over the years and have the temperature of life, and to present them through a multi-dimensional spatial narrative.

Time for Modernity
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Dialectically, the dependence and separation of 'time-space' symbolise the transformation of things, their existence and their absolute and unchanging evolutionary order. The creation of the façade form plays a crucial role in how the podium expresses itself among the businesses. Entering from one side, the façade is a combination of reality and imagination, and at night, the dark stone base is transformed by the light and shade of the local touches, reflecting a new, elegant and refined structure.

The grey space is meant to add an effective buffer between the interior and exterior, moving from noise to tranquillity, while the hard solid bronze door opens into a circular hole so that the interior provokes curiosity in the visitor. The circle, as an easily recognisable symbol, is a cyclical symbol of time and a fundamental graphic element that runs through the space. Within the overall tone, the proscenium is pivoted on the reception desk, with the flooring of different materials, the placement of the vaulted ceiling and the asymmetrical nodes on the façade, creating a grand entrance ritual.

Body Metaphor
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The body, in addition to its materiality, can also be seen as a synonym for figurative space. Based on the actual situation of the site, the west side is closed as the main strategy, while opening up the partial wall on the east side in order to share the green landscape of the plot. The open, flowing and continuous rhythm of the design allows the limited spatial scale to be amplified, while the different materials and the height of the ground are used to divide the different functional zones.

Once captured by the design movement, time moves from an abstract concept to a concrete presence. The display area is constructed in a semi-circular light-transmitting configuration through the reflection of the ceiling mirror, a complete and clearly defined circle emerges, and the morphological language of the clock subtly echoes the commercial attributes of the space. The bonsai-like rolling hills and product stand displays form an interlocking horizontal and vertical sequence, which together with the high moon create a realistic natural backdrop and a metaphor for the infinite cycle of time.

In describing the meaning of time in the present, Henri Bergson attempts to define the 'body' as 'the boundary between the past and the future'. The name "Middle Ages" is an imported concept, but the dialogue with the pre-existing, and the reawakening, understanding and reinterpretation of it, is a respect for the past, and thus an inspiration for the present or the future. A quiet lounge area, separated by a wall, is linked to the adjacent area, with a mechanical coffee table support echoing the inner structure of the products on display.

Silence and Delight
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The L-shaped dark woodwork cabinetry is closed on one side to modify the different sunny corners of the wall, while concealing the actual function; while the open cabinetry at the back, hidden in the darkness, serves as a view of the entrance and is also an important functional complement when mingling. It is also an important functional addition to the dining room.

Although each functional area is distinct in the layout, the three dimensional space is interconnected, with the interplay of different forms and the repetition of elements, so that the finer details are emphasized and the design concept of the finishing is clearly reproduced. In the duplex space, the staircase is the main vertical route, and the extended stepping platform and display cabinets are combined, with the different fragmented blocks interlinked in a continuous manner, as if they were independent structures placed to connect the first and first floors.

Lyrical Light and Shadow
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The ground floor on the west side is predominantly solidly enclosed, but the need for light is clearly an unavoidable issue given the daily use of the office areas on the first floor. The introduction of glass blocks has resulted in a different skin texture on the interior and exterior facades, satisfying both function and form, illustrating the objectivity of 'function to form' with a practical solution. As the afternoon sunlight penetrates, the rectangular light-transmitting openings cast a diffuse, vague and animated light as the light moves through.

Unlike the open plan social space on the ground floor, the first floor tea room is a quiet place to have tea, a snack, a chat and a view out the east window. The breeze is a welcome relief, and the free flow of time is especially precious here, whether it is sunny or cloudy, or when pedestrians are in a hurry. The "extension of life" is a wonderful metaphor for "time", which has no specific life characteristics but has infinite vitality, and seems to be carved into every beating pulse.