Owing to its central location in China, Zhengzhou city had through the years flourished as a major transportation hub and in recent years has welcomed a plethora of overseas manufacturing companies leading to its exponential economic growth. The client experienced significant growth with the supply of housing through its real-estate company and is now on a steadfast mission of making Zhengzhou an even greater city. With a goal of elevating the cultural significance of the city, it has been developing and managing hotels, commercial facilities, and cultural centers. “sky mansion” opened its doors in September 2018 as a serviced apartment for long-term residents.

We were responsible for overseeing all design elements of “sky mansion”, including the logo, V.I, signage, amenities, uniforms, website, as well as the coffee stand. Sharing the design ethos with “artless craft tea & coffee”, the coffee stand adjoining our office in Tokyo, “sky cafe” makes use of domestically sourced flakeboard, and black steel plates. The resulting space harmonizes with the mortar and terrazzo-lined lobby of the mansion and serves as a place where guests and residents can enjoy a time of peace and comfort. In addition to the menus and cups used in the cafe, we designed the bespoke stools and low-tables with its forms inspired by the “sky mansion” logo. The center-piece table has an integrated light that subtly illuminates the drinks while never getting in the way of people having conversations.