The classical architectural order in pursuit of monumentality is represented by linear and centripetal spatial order. Different classical periods are accompanied with corresponding spatial concepts. The relationship with the main spatial axis is maintained to recreate classical order and universal spiritual belief in architecture. The dialectical logic keeps evolving and varying from the initial consideration, but always in alignment with the LAK context of brand, technology and quality. The design considers the motivation for development from three aspects: 01 Upgrading and fulfilling strategic brand positioning 02 Conceptual refinement and the dialectics 03 Space symphony and non-conclusive opposition in harmony
LAK Wood Flooring is a leading brand adhering to traditional high-end manufacturing technology of Europe. Committed to the core value of unique technology and quality, and the philosophy of eco-friendly product capacity, LAK has expanded its business to key cities in China in the past decade, establishing and upgrading more than 30 physical stores.The project is sited in Louvre Art Center, Guangzhou. Ranking among the Asia Top 500 brands, the 150,000 ㎡ center gathers various brands, business forms and resources, with the potential to exert business influence over 105 countries and regions.
We use LAK’s products as the main spatial display interface。The exhibition space is composed of 10 symmetrical triangular islands loaded with hundreds of types of European wood flooring in LAK’s catalogue, and this exhibition system allows for expansion and replacement. LAK's products are eco-friendly micro-solid material made of solidified wood scraps and mixtures, revives the vitality of discarded wood chips
PONE Architecture was entrusted to design LAK stylish flooring’s new concept store, and carry out design practice in a material exhibition space to showcase the brand’s exploration of material nature. To break away from restriction and limitation of the stereotyped architectural construction methodology, the space design integrates philosophical wisdom into classical music creation to recreate the symphony of space melody and harmony. On the basis of rational sublimation from classical structure, a symphonic poem is created by the rhythm and melody of the space. The structure, rather than being expressed merely through the basic meaning, is combined with spatial creation, while order and hierarchy are established at the same time. 「Centralization」and「unit integration」, two most basic forms of spatial organization, run throughout the architectural prototype: the aba-alternating sequence, the primary-secondary spatial organization strategy, and the biaxial symmetry of the central spatial pattern. Emphasis is thus given to material properties and the expression of the structural system, the order of space and form combination, manifesting a transcendental recreation of the classical spirit. At the macro level is a symmetrical and balanced whole, while at the micro level are contrasting and contradicting details.
Greatest gratitude goes to Golden Ho and Ming Lueng and the PONE Architecture design team for their dedication, you have given a brand new look and offered us the most beautiful birthday gift for LAK’s tenth anniversary. (Litong Lau) Mathematics, music, and aesthetics have a lot in common, such as equivalence series, chords, rhythm, rhyme, etc. The visual experience after entering the space is like listening to a moving symphony.(Mr Zhai)
PONE Architecture is a creative and pioneering team co-founded by Mr. Golden Ho and Ms. Ming Lueng. PONE focuses on architecture, space design, commercial brand innovation, office, exhibition and so on. With unique vision and thinking, PONE breaks inherent rules and cognition, and through continuous innovation, it is defining a new design boundary with its persistent and pure perception.
PONE's projetcs have won more than 200 international awards, including the Best of the Best of Red Dot Awards, IF Design Award, The winner of the Best of Year Awards, the platinum of A'Design Awards, The winner of AZ awards, Frame Awards Winner ,DFA Design for Asia Awards etc.
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