Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store

Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store

Say architects

ARCHITECTS
say architects

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Yan Zhang, Jianan Shan

FURNITURE
USM

MANUFACTURERS
Shanghai Jialan Building Technology Co., Ltd.

LIGHTING
Hangzhou Light Track Lighting Design, Viabizzuno

STRUCTURE DESIGN
XTRUCINSTITUTE

TEAM
Jia Wang, Yao Zhou, Yixuan Zhang, Tiejun Jin

CONSTRUCTION TEAM
Shanghai Zhonggeng Decoration Design

LACQUER ART
Wulun Lacquer Art

PHOTOGRAPHS
Wen Studio

AREA
300 m²

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
Huang Pu Qu, China

CATEGORY
Retail

As the inaugural national flagship store of the exceptional Chinese lifestyle brand "Nice Rice," this establishment embodies simplicity and versatility while celebrating the subtleties of oriental culture.

Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nestled on Huaihai Road (M.), a crossroads of Chinese and Western cultures, this location serves as a hub for cultural, artistic, and everyday life. It particularly resonates with the cultural sensibilities of the younger generation.

The roof, an iconic feature of traditional Chinese architecture often referred to as the "fifth elevation," symbolizes a unique cultural heritage refined over time.

Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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say architects have extended the traditional Chinese roof form into the interior, creating an inclusive and inviting "sanctuary" beneath the eaves.

This "sanctuary" concept aligns with the essence of the Oriental Rice Warehouse, historically used for storing rice, symbolizing inclusivity and the spirit of giving. It transforms the space into a vibrant hub for cultural exchange.

Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Symmetrically designed eaves balance the spatial facades, with mirrored double-sloped roofs on the outer facade, emphasizing visual harmony and balance.

Original steps leading to the entrance add a sense of ceremony to entering this "rice warehouse."

Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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The overall inward recess of the storefront provides ample outdoor space and serves as a street-facing display, blurring the lines between the fashion consumption scene.

This highlights the intriguing and diverse aspects of the "fashion + coffee" dual-business model, attracting the attention and engagement of young people.

The grand eaves "envelope" creates a courtyard-like space within the entrance's concave gray area, forming a well-organized layout. The interconnected functional areas also create a circular flow within the consumption pathway.

Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Clearwater concrete serves as the primary tone for the space. say architects have ventured to incorporate Chinese intangible cultural heritage art into this youthful consumption scene.

Collaborating with a lacquer artist, they have created the artwork One.

The piece cleverly utilizes eggshells as a canvas and embeds a maze-like, ever-changing yet elegant lacquer art on the neat rectangular blocks.

Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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This showcases the delicate fusion of Oriental charm and modern design, where simplicity is imbued with texture.

The contrast between precision and ruggedness in material brings out subtle contrasts.

It externalizes the essence of culture in daily life, bridging the gap between people and tradition in a relaxed and intuitive artistic manner.

Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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The space continues the brand's minimalist and clean design philosophy while subtly exuding an understated Oriental temperament.

This space, beneath the eaves, not only provides an open social and consumption scene for the young population of the neighborhood but also presents a new interpretation of traditional culture from a youthful perspective.

Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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It blends tradition with modernity, giving new cultural connotations and contemporary characteristics to the area beneath the eaves – a symbol of openness, inclusivity, and harmony.


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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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Nice Rice Shanghai Flagship Store
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