Deji Plaza Phase I, 5F Washroom | Li Xiang

"This series of projects is one slice of our collaboration with the redevelopment of the Deji Plaza.

If possible, I would like to showcase and share all things artistic and beautiful with people. However, not all spaces are suitable for this strategy; we must consider the needs of the clients and avoid the occupation of commercial resources due to aesthetic expressions.

The restroom, as an ancillary functional space in the mall, does not originally serve any commercial purpose; corridors, bathrooms - these are the gray spaces that are often overlooked in daily life.

This gave me the opportunity to make artistic transformations. It is an ideal choice for stylized aesthetics. I hope to give the restroom series projects vitality through shaping a unique experiential sense.

People do not have to leave the city and its tracks to experience poetry and wilderness."

 ——Li Xiang

The floating melody catch pedestrians' ears, influencing their steps. In a consumer-oriented mall, I never thought I would be dragged into a purely enjoyable musical whirlpool. The world of music is an independent domain, and music styles close to popular culture lead people to a more relaxed and immersive experience.

The emotions initiated by this relaxed state of mind unfold a vision of an Impressionist pop hall. The artistic expression of abstract elements releases bright musical undertones, opening a lively and casual pool of music for people, playing the spirit of freedom.

Like surging sea waves, golden trumpets at the end of the experience hall sweep in, instantly immersing people in a rhythmic wave of blue and white. The music waves overlap and spread, the dynamic melodies extend visual depth, orange seats vary in space and spice up the atmosphere. Classical pianos add texture to the music hall, where Klein blue clashes with modern gold, creating an elegant and avant-garde atmosphere.

Through mirror reflections, the huge sound devices form a strong visual form, concretizing the concept of music. The instruments' mutual positioning in performance creates multiple driving forces in rhythm, enriching the auditory and visual interpretations and creating a rich and layered experience.

As the coda gently sounds, the blue and white tones reverberate on the floor, continuing the previous scene and setting the tone for the lounge. Acrylic chairs, adorned with bright color blocks, divide the space, creating a light and casual living room where one can sit at ease and immerse oneself in an impromptu performance.

Symmetrically arranged chairs hang upside down from the mirrored ceiling, creating a visual illusion that shapes a deep, magical sense of spatial displacement, in conjunction with the use of polka dot walls, conveying a rhythmic and avant-garde style of pop art.

The changing lines and textures in the bathroom enrich the visual experience, with shimmering dots on the walls creating a subtle rhythm reminiscent of a delicate and continuous beat in a piano piece, bringing a slight tremor to the visual senses.

Transitioning from a steady dark tone to a soothing classical jazz ambiance, the elegant color combinations play a harmonious and comfortable emotional impression, exuding an elegant and carefree spatial attitude, creating a comfortable and immersive experience.

Using elegant terrazzo and lightweight acrylic as the primary materials to deconstruct the concept of music, reshaping free art, pioneering design forms open up the space, breaking free from the ordinary, yet shaping a vivid return to a more accessible form through dynamic scenes, thus blending artistry and approachability in public spaces.

Infusing a lively musical element into the scene enlivens the space, interpreting a form of realism through pop art, where exaggerated visual effects stir spatial emotions, expressing a sense of freedom in the atmosphere.

Setting it apart, this is a multidimensional interactive art space. People's participation is what plays the music, effective interaction is also part of the design. We aim to deepen the connection with the public, transcending beyond the functions of a restroom and artistic exhibitions.

Filled with rhythmic aesthetic design, the peculiar visual effects trigger an auditory enjoyment of materialized nature. Installations as design elements are not merely for decorative purposes but to induce body movement, achieving sensory communication through practicality. People are not just visitors of the space; they are participants.

The future trend in commercial development will focus more on the depth and breadth of experiences. Through the transformation of commercial spaces, we hope to establish an emotional connection with the public in a subtle and elegant manner, leaving a beautiful memory of fantastic experiences and injecting new vitality into traditional experiences, conveying a sense of diverse coexistence through artistic perception.