Golden A' Design Award Winner 2022
A monumental cantilevered bookshelf structure dominates the upper register of S.U.N DESIGN INC.'s Cifi Ningbo Honored Palace Sales Gallery, its golden-toned metallic framework creating a precise orthogonal grid that houses an extraordinary chromatic gradient of book spines transitioning from cool whites and pale lavenders at the uppermost tier through delicate rose pinks and soft aquamarines in the middle registers, descending to saturated cerulean blues, coral pinks, and turquoise greens at the lower levels, establishing a sophisticated analogous-to-complementary color harmony that transforms functional shelving into sculptural installation. The compositional architecture follows a rigorous centralized schema with the suspended volume functioning as the gravitational apex, its pronounced forward cant creating dynamic tension against the orthogonal white architectural envelope that surrounds it. Beneath this hovering chromatic mass, geometric ceiling planes articulate layered spatial depth through integrated linear LED illumination tracing their perimeters, establishing a visual dialogue between the warm champagne metallic tones of the shelving and the pristine cool whites of the surrounding surfaces. The middle ground presents a reception counter rendered in matte white with bronze-toned recessed display niche, upon which rests a delicate floral arrangement in white blooms, while a vintage-styled white bicycle with cognac leather saddle provides an unexpected counterpoint of nostalgic charm against the contemporary minimalist vocabulary. Slender dark cylindrical vases containing delicate chartreuse foliage branches introduce organic verticality at right, their fresh green providing temperature contrast to the predominantly cool-neutral palette. The spatial organization demonstrates masterful compression and release, with the substantial visual weight of the suspended bookshelf balanced against generous negative space in the lower zones, while polished concrete flooring anchors the composition with its cool gray tonality and subtle reflective quality. Illumination appears diffused and ambient, emanating from concealed sources within the ceiling planes and shelf structure, creating an atmosphere of refined luminosity without harsh shadows, suggesting a carefully orchestrated interior environment where commercial function and aesthetic contemplation achieve harmonious synthesis.
The cross-border cooperation with Zhong Shuge one of China's most beautiful bookstore is a composite experience that integrates modern life such as books, coffee, and records. Using books to name the space, the cute bear of Cifi Real-estate running through the whole space leaves a certain memory for buyers to our clients.