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Editorial analysis for designers, studios, brands and clients — grounded in Chinese projects, practice and spatial culture.Trends · Aug 11, 2026
Why Chinese Showrooms Are Becoming Spatial Brands
Across China’s manufacturing cities, showrooms are taking on a larger role. They are no longer simply places to display products, but spaces where brands explain their ideas, test materials and meet the people shaping future projects. We look at how this shift is changing showroom design in Foshan and the Greater Bay Area.Trends · Aug 11, 2026
Wellness Design or Wellness Aesthetics?
Warm timber, soft light and indoor planting can make a space appear calm. But wellness is not created by appearance alone. Light, sound, air, temperature, privacy and movement all influence how a place feels over time. The real test is not whether a space looks restorative, but whether it supports the people using it.The weekly field note
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