Chengdu-ISLE MAISON

Chengdu, known as the“City of Brocade." The streets and alleys are filled with leisurely living scene such as tea tasting, night markets, Sichuan embroidery and bamboo weaving. The prosperous, lively and slow pace of life has always haunting the streets, creating a colorful and splendid regional temperament and lifestyle that only belongs to Chengdu.

Inheriting the “SHI”Series DNA from Vanke, creating an advanced customization space which is cozy, graceful, and expansive by integrating loacl life with spatial design. 

Extracting the different emoticons of Chengdu and integrating the existing framework of the building to "collide and merge" with it. Inclusion and release, abstract and concrete. Linking art with space, integrating culture with life. It presents the contemporary artistic life that mixs Chinese and western cultures, shapes a new impression of urban living, and injects a new attitude towards life into the "SHI" Series, to create a more intense, rich and dreamy spatial experience.

"Shu Brocade and Neo-Baroque”

The collision and fusion of simplicity and prosperity. Historical ingenuity in contemporary interpretation. Shu Brocade represents the living conditions of contemporary people in Chengdu - "leisure, warmth and liveliness." Neo-Baroque is an expression of art and craftsmanship - "contemporary, culture, inheritance.

“Among the flowers”

“Jin Shi” is the inclusive and prosperous life of Chengdu, “Hui Ji” depicts the eclectic humanistic sentiments of Chengdu. Yu Studio integrates the core of contemporary life aesthetics and the charm of Chengdu“Jin Shi.” Amidsting the "beauty of flowers," merging the "profound sentiment of Sichuan." Lost in the flowers, the core spiritual world of people in Sichuan is aesthetic appeal. With contemporary design language, it shows the rich life and colorful humanistic atmosphere of Chengdu.

The colors of life sway the innermost emotions, infiltrating the land of Sichuan, like an eternal melody, rolling in the long river of time.

The whole space conveys a tranquil, elegant luxury and relaxed ambiance in a natural state. The contrast between complex and simple, the integration of void and solid, allowing indoor and outdoor scenery to harmoniously intertwine. The creation of sequence enhances the space with depth and dimensionality. Adhering to an elegant and restrained design approach, it forms an "implicit" Eastern expression, also creating rhythm and tension within space, allowing visitors to experience the splendor of life like flourishing flowers and the tranquility amidst the bustle, depicting the ideal state of "Jin Shi" and artistic imagination towards life.

Origin - “First Meet of Brocade”

Homecoming ceremony, Dignified prosperous

Upon entering the lobby，the spatial sequence of ceremony aiming to evoke the city imagery of  "heavy blooms in the City of Brocade.” The space is primarily characterized by gray and white tones, adorned with emerald green and crimson accents, rich and enthusiastic, just reminiscent of Chengdu’s character. The intricate patterns of the wood and the interplay of brocade contrast and blend in form with the pure stone, expressing Chengdu's unique  inclusive urban temperament and its diverse，flourishing and exquisite  lifestyle.

The blooming flowers art installation in the space explores the relationship between geometry and organic forms, blending symmetrical repetition with delicate abstract elements, rationality, and lyricism, effortless symmetry, regulation, control and free form are harmonized, coupled with shifts in light and shadow, interpreting local “Prosperous blossoms” with local materials - "bamboo and wood."

In the lobby living room, emerald-green luxury stones adorn both sides of the faced, natural textures complement the vivid green color, giving rise to a fresh artistic variation and accentuates the strength of nature's beauty. The enclosed layout and grandiose lamps form the visual focal point of the space. Soft lighting is like the warm morning light gently diffusing among the jasper, with shadows faint and water rippling. 

The inner wall of the chandelier lampshade is crafted with Italian Ardecora window screen, featuring a european floral pattern complemented by silk brocade craft. Presented with contemporary art techniques, which not only ensures its texture, but also conforms to the inclusive and integrated urban character of Chengdu. The interplay of natural tension and modern urban aesthetics brings a delightful and unexpected surprise to the vistors. 

Continuation  - "The appearance of brocade"

Wandering and witnessing endless scenery

The hallway is an area with a strong sense of ceremony. Uniquely designed lamps and simple benches form a clever combination, modest yet rich in texture. Artist Jin Junjie's piece “Contemplation at Night” lays out the colors layer by layer, like the vibrantl night sky in a bustling city, also like the interweaving of Shu brocade, inviting us to reappreciate the mysterious light and color and the concealed beauty. 

Transition-“the Floating Clounds”

Interplay of void and solid, Immersion in Art

The progressive sequence of corridors unfolds the space layer by layer, with light shine through the separated curtain wall and columns, casting sacred and serene shadows. Natural courtyard and warm stone materials complement each other, silently but infusing the space with the purest spirit.

Taking the primary space as the base point, the core device “JIN - the brocade” is positioned at the axis of the hall within four square screens. Employing delicate and sophisticated craftsmanship, it weaves the traditional Sichuan brocade into local pattern that only belongs to Chengdu. The artistic technique is innovative, using a new method to portray the "lantern" as a symbol of magnificent living, reshaping the artistic perception of beauty in life. Through the clever interplay of soft lighting, the space attains a harmonious balance between complexity and simplicity, and enhancing the spatial experience.

Culmination - “ the Blooming flowers”

Fusion and diversity, relaxed and cozy

Stepping into the negotiation area, the space is featured by clean lines, with a relaxed  ambiance and meticulous details. Dotted with floor lamps, soft lighting reflects the perfect fusion of modern lifestyle and Eastern traditional aesthetics. 

Light and shadow intertwine within clean lines, delineating depth and layering of the space, creating a comfortable and refined atmosphere. This space serves not only as negotiation, but also a space echoing beautiful ideas, offering a tranquil corner for people to communication and contemplation.

The design of the water bar adopts the artistic technique of Neo-Baroque style. With artistic mosaics, it cleverly presents the elegance and luxury of Sichuan. The architectural structure evolved from the pointed roofs of European buildings, further integrates Eastern and Western elements. The design in this area not only serves as the visual centerpiece of the project but also profoundly expresses the concept of "splendid life," creating a rich and harmonious artistic conception of life. The clever spatial layout and meticulously crafted decorations aim to showcase an elegant and refined attitude towards life.

The water bar integrates the essence of tea art, coffee culture, and wine tasting, forming a multifunctional living scene. This diverse space not only reflects the Chengdu people's pursuit of quality life, but also vividly showcases the“vibrancy life" in Chengdu. Whether enjoying fragrant tea beneath natural beauty，or transforming into a western-style social salon, the versatility of space has truly transformed into a poetic life akin to "drinking among flowers."

Three boxes

The fitness box, study box and play box are intended to integrate various diverse scenes  from life into one place. Whether in the hustle and bustle urban life or in a serene and relaxing living environment, convenience is naturally integrated into it, portraying an ideal depiction of life.

This space is like a magical castle, where children freely explore and joy blossoms, and adults can feel the beauty of life in relaxation and comfort. Each area serves as a cornerstone for building the dream life, building imaginative thoughts about life and exploring the possibilities of Chengdu“Lang Shi”lifestyle in the future .

“Jin” is the inclusive and prosperous life of Chengdu, “Shi” depicts the eclectic humanistic sentiments of Chengdu.

Chengdu ISLE MAISON, Living in Nature, Enjoying the fresh and pleasant .——By  Yu Studio