yinjispace

INTERIOR
Way Design Studio
PHOTOGRAPHY
Li Ming
EDITOR
Gina
Collection

As the third office of WAY Design Studio, we strive to balance practicality and aesthetics, emphasizing that structure is the expression of function. We hope this space becomes a space that blends experimentation with exhibition, allowing visitors to intuitively feel its expression and resonate with it, thereby inspiring thoughts about diverse living forms.

The entrance floor of the office is defined by washed stone and limestone, marking the transition between inside and outside. The porch wall continues the design of the previous office: a small viewing window is retained, symbolizing the continuation of design spirit and the beginning of a new chapter, guiding the gaze inward and sparking curiosity and exploration. The design fully respects the original structural foundation. Duck egg green paint is used on the walls, paired with natural stone, wood, and stainless steel plates, showing a natural texture and restrained attitude that aligns with the essence of the space.

The first floor is reserved for visiting owners, which integrates functions of living room, meeting room, material display area, and lounge. The living room is furnished with flexibly arranged furniture. The double-height section features two rows of 270° panoramic windows that draw natural light and sky views into the interior. The addition of plants, sheer curtains, and a rug softens the ambiance, creating a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Beneath the staircase, tiered seating is designed to blend naturally with the steps, forming a versatile composite area suitable for daily meetings, sharing sessions, and displays. A variety of workspace configurations encourage users to freely choose their spots, allowing inspiration to flourish anywhere, which becomes a zone for free expression and creative exchange.

The public area on the first floor adopts a semi-open layout. The water bar counter also serves as a "divider" naturally separating the front living room area from the rear material room and meeting room. The original wall was removed to open up the space, allowing the material room and meeting room to be connected, which facilitates material selection. The ceiling here, consistent with the main hall, has had its original latex paint removed to expose the raw concrete cast surface. Paired with saddle clips and galvanized steel pipes, it creates a raw and rustic spatial atmosphere.

Large areas of birch wood are used for shelves, cabinets, and doors, forming a unified and warm visual effect that harmonizes with the raw ceiling. Ample storage cabinets alleviate the pressure of accommodating an ever-growing collection of material samples. The old window on one side of the meeting room was replaced with a full-length large glass window. Outside, tree shadows sway and the seasons change, abundant greenery and sunlight are drawn into the interior.

Enclosed office spaces are separated from the external area by floor-to-ceiling windows, aiming to ensure focused and undisturbed work surroundings. The desks are custom-designed and made according to our usage habits, featuring height-adjustable functions to enhance convenience and comfort.

Formed by merging two original rooms, this space serves both as an office and a reception area. A tranquil dark tone forms the foundation, with the floor using the same black limestone as the entrance. Combined with reclaimed ship timber wall panels, it gives new life to old materials, collectively creating a serene, warm, and enveloping spatial quality that energizes creative work.

A minimalist sense of order interprets another design language. Low cabinets under the window provide storage and display functions, while the central area integrates functions of reception and reading. High cabinets behind the desk combine storage with a water bar. The original skylight on the sloped ceiling is retained to maximize the influx of natural light. The color scheme is a clean warm tone, offering a warm and gentle atmosphere under the light. The tranquil atmosphere is more conducive to contemplation.

This three-level space is another practice of WAY Design Studio’s design philosophy: letting structure serve function, allowing materials to speak of their essence, and making light the shaper of ambiance. The division and connection of each area aim to inspire creativity, enhance comfort, and adapt to the flexible needs of daily office work.

It is an inclusive vessel, not only supporting current concentration and practice but also reserving possibilities for the future growth of the space. We work here and also explore the infinite boundaries of design.

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