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leads to a curved staircase enveloped
in golden stone slates. A metallic VIP
chamber with an intricately tiled wooden
interior awaits, evoking the sensation of
navigating through a diverse metropolis.
Further exploration reveals a showroom
without boundaries, where stone volumes
seemingly float, mirrored ceilings reflect,
and LED screens depict the story behind
each material. As visitors ascend a few
steps toward the end of their journey,
they encounter an interior landscape
adorned with volcanic-like formations
that foster a sense of playfulness. Within
this landscape, a contemporary stone
sculpture serves as a gathering spot and
bar counter, allowing visitors to convene
and discuss incorporating these materials
into their own spaces.
This WOSA showroom leaves an
indelible impression, altering visitors'
perception of a lightweight sintered stone
showroom. It also elevates stone tiles to
the realm of art by showcasing a wide
array of materials and seamlessly merging
aesthetics, craftsmanship, and spatial
exploration. dw

Technical sheet
• Location: Shanghai, China
• Client: WOSA Ltd.
• Chief Designer: Manuel Lam
• Design team: Scarlett Li
• Lighting Designer: Manuel Lam
• Project completion date: 2025
• Photography and video credit: The
Volks Design Team
www.thevolksdesign.com

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