Surface / Decoration

esigners from Beijing, Tokyo and New York came together to design the individual commercial facilities within this complex - a part of the redevelopment of Sanlitun, a popular entertainment area located in the embassy district of Beijing. This dynamic mix of talent and vision will define the new Sanlitun. Because our client wanted to maintain Chinese elements while incorporating bar facilities, we used gold-colored mirror-finish stainless panels and cast iron screens decorated with traditional Chinese window patterns to create a Chinese atmosphere with a modern touch. Some parts of the mirrors were deliberately pressed into uneven surfaces, creating a fa?ade that shifts throughout the day with the changing light of the sun. The reflected light creates an enlarged surface area and gives the complex completely different looks during the day and at night.