The Culinary Village: Arda Showroom, Zhejiang Building, Chinese Interior, China Architecture Images, Architect
The Culinary Village: Arda Showroom in Zhejiang
Contemporary Chinese Kitchen Showroom – design by LUKSTUDIO
29 Dec 2017
The Arda Showroom
Architects: LUKSTUDIO
Location: Kaixi Road, Nanhu District, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
A village of ideal kitchens

Arda Showroom, Based on the idea that a kitchen is the heart of a home, Lukstudio creates a culinary village where kitchen appliances are displayed in four domestic settings, alongside a gallery, a cooking classroom, a VIP lounge, and a multi-functional courtyard.

The design has transformed the original 1000-sqm mechanical floor into a complete brand experience for manufacturer Arda.
Situated by a reflective pooland framed by green walls, a white box marks the entrance of the journey. Following stepping stones in the shallow water, visitors enter a dark tunnel.

On the left, an introductory video is accompanied by a water feature of dishwasher jets; on the right, a peek into the courtyardsahead of their discovery.

The main displayarea is organized as a series of white huts, each presenting an ideal kitchen: minimalistic white, total black, rustic country and modern American. Lukstudio has placed these volumes carefully, carving out strategic openings to create a visual dialogue with one?s movement.

Walking along the stone pavement, a vaulted shed stands out within the quiet ?village?. Reminiscent of an ou...