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Joyous Spring Festival

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Robarts Spaces recently hosted a celebration of the Chinese observance of 大雪, heralding the onset of winter, at our Shanghai studio. Guests were invited to embrace the enchantment that winter brings. The event unfolded as an ode to the art of thoughtful design, revealing the magic woven into spaces intentionally crafted to serve as emotional sanctuaries.

Guests partook in a sensory-rich tea ceremony, a delightful journey engaging their senses through fragrances, melodies, tastes, and captivating visual experiences. The immersive experience reflected Robarts Spaces' holistic approach, ensuring that each design element resonates harmoniously with the human experience.

Next, in an interactive session, guests delved into the world of Robarts Spaces experimentation. The blending of modern AI tools illuminated the process of crafting concepts and ideas that transcend mere aesthetics, touching upon the psychological resonance of thoughtful design.

Guests shared that the immersive winter studio celebration unfolded as a heartfelt experience. Beyond showcasing a commitment to transformative environments, the gathering provided guests with a special opportunity to experience with the soul-stirring art of thoughtful design.

Robarts Spaces’ team led by Interior Designer Zhizhen Fan won the award in the Herman Miller’s Beijing Zeph Photo Competition. The competition celebrates the Zeph chair with clean, organic lines and ergonomic design.

In the winning images, through his lens, Zhizhen Fan portrays the concepts of support and connection amidst uncertainty, highlighting the commitment to fostering support and empowering others to achieve remarkable feats.

Yaching Hsueh, Partner and Design Director at Robarts Spaces, participated as a keynote speaker in the recent Pecha Kucha Beijing Design Connection dialogue along with ten other leading designers.

The event provided a unique platform for these creative minds to share insights and discuss innovative approaches to design.

Yaching shared a Robarts Spaces project that illustrates the seamless integration of dynamic and engaging elements with the rich tapestry of Chinese cultural influences and how the fusion of fun and traditional elements can result in a captivating and harmonious design. The project exemplifies Robarts Spaces’ commitment to creativity and underscores the value of bridging modern aesthetics with cultural heritage in design.

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At the Voice of Office-3 event at Guangzhou Design Week, Robarts Spaces Shenzhen Studio Leader Qing Rui shared the firm’s learnings and perspective on the evolving landscape of legal workplace design, based on the firm’s decades of experience in designing more than 150 legal workplaces in China. The keynote presentation shed light on the transition from traditional law firm spaces to contemporary, open, and balanced environments.

The presentation delved into the nuanced changes in legal workplace design, discussing the incorporation of health and wellbeing elements, the growing importance of shared spaces, and the consideration of hybrid work options. Through case studies of recent projects completed by Robarts Spaces, Qing Rui shared how law firms can embrace these changes, creating environments that are not only functional but also inspiring.

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