743 ART Lab in Shanghai. Artist's studio, gallery and place for thinking

The one for 743 ART Lab is an interior design project that plays with contrasts and meanings: a garden without trees, a room within the room, a timeless space where past and present coexist

Absence of decorative language to leave room for the essence

The creative team at NONG STUDIO is known for its evocative interior design projects and for creating poetic spaces. In the case of 743 ART Lab, they design a place for their client that aims to embody both an artist's studio and a gallery to exhibit works, as well as a space for meditation. All of this is done in the complete absence of decorative language, allowing the essence of the building and the interplay of light and shadow to take center stage

Simple and natural finishes and scenic use of light

The building housing the 743 ART Lab is located in Shanghai and bears traces of its industrial nature. The interior design emphasizes this presence through the use of simple and natural finishing materials and creates an atmosphere where past and present coexist with the scenic use of natural light and artificial lighting. The 743 ART Lab is the result of a dynamic and carefully studied layout respecting the orientation of a rectangular space of 12.5 meters by 7.7

High psychological impact of design

Exposed to the southwest, the space is divided from north to south into two main areas. The one that enjoys the best exposure for natural light input is the artist's studio: a space 4.5 meters high that stimulates creativity. To the northeast are the entrance and the corridor where the contrasts between darkness and light show the high psychological impact of design. In the same area, there are also the accessory rooms of the kitchen, bathroom, and storage room. Above is an area for rest and space for meditation

The gallery as a garden of artworks to walk and dwell in

The gallery uses the concept of "room within a room" thanks to the preserved original height. A sense of reverence towards art permeates the design, inspired by the philosophy of the Song dynasty of "walking and dwelling" in Chinese landscape painting. The spatial organization, using winding paths and a strong sense of boundary, creates a timeless atmosphere similar to Chinese gardens. A design made of sudden openings, deep darkness, and intense light evokes the essence of a garden, despite the absence of trees

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2F, NO.1247, South Suzhou rd, Shanghai, China Via Borgospesso 21, Milan, 20121,Italy