Entrance with strong sense of direction. Image © Yijie Hu

入口有强烈的方向感。形象：胡一杰

架构师提供的文本描述。L

Text description provided by the architects. L&M DESIGN LAB recently completed the renovation of its office in Shanghai. After one month, a ground-floor flat in 90s residential neighborhood was transformed to a modern and contemporary office. The “time tunnel” brings both lightness and vitality into the once dark, narrow flat, invoking a feeling of dream and fantasy.

 Night view of the studio. Image © Yijie Hu

工作室的夜景。形象：胡一杰

最初的公寓有一个线性布局（宽3.3米，深20米），有两个房间和一个黑暗的小露台。恶劣的照明和通风条件和狭小的空间使得很难与先锋工作室的想法联系起来。

The original flat had a linear layout (3.3 meters wide, 20 meters deep) with two rooms and one dark little patio. The poor lighting and ventilation condition and cramped space made it difficult to be connected with the idea of a pioneer studio.

 Communication between the “logic belt” and “magic belt”. Image © Yijie Hu

“逻辑带”与“魔法带”之间的沟通。形象：胡一杰

镜像桥梁冲突似乎是创新的必要动力。要面对“长”和“暗”的最大问题，无论是分开空间还是使用人工光都不是最好的方法。视觉就是要保持独特的线性体验，优化空间尺度，最大限度地利用自然光的反射。

Mirror Bridge Conflict appears to be a necessary driving force for innovation. To face the biggest problem "long" and "dark", whether to separate the space or use artificial light is not the best way. The vision is to maintain the unique linear experience and optimize spatial scales as well as maximize the reflection of natural light.

 Introduce Mirror Bridge

介绍镜桥

如何在室内尽可能多地反射底层宝贵的阳光？如何避免直接反射到办公区域所引起的眩光？如何使这条单调的人行道更有娱乐性，更令人愉快？出来的是一个扭曲的镜子抛光不锈钢，一个灿烂的银色漩涡！

How to reflect the precious sunlight on the ground floor indoors as much as possible?| How to avoid the glare caused by direct reflection to the office area? How to make the dull walkway more entertaining and enjoyable? What is coming out is a twisted mirror polished stainless steel, a brilliant silvery vortex!

 View from entrance to workplace. Image © Yijie Hu

从入口看到工作场所。形象：胡一杰

扭曲的金属表面允许光线在室内多次反射，增加了照明，并创造了一种神奇的时间隧道体验。同时，开放的工作区允许两侧的空气通过窗户流动，显着地改善了室内环境。

The twisted metal surface allows the light to be reflected multiple times indoors, increasing the illumination as well as creating a magic time-tunnel experience. Meanwhile, the open work area allows the air flow through windows on both sides, which improves the indoor environment significantly.

 The mirror polished stainless steel enhances overall brightness in the room. Image © Yijie Hu

镜面抛光不锈钢提高了房间的整体亮度。形象：胡一杰

 Structure analysis of the mirror polished vortex

镜面抛光涡的结构分析

 The “magic belt” that connects north and south sides of the room. Image © Yijie Hu

连接房间南北两侧的“魔法带”。形象：胡一杰

在确定了整体设计方向后，一系列的结构研究优化了不锈钢本身的结构逻辑。地面支撑部分的形式和其形状的张力部分降低了施工难度。

After determining the overall design direction, a series of structure studies optimized the construction logic of the stainless steel itself. The form of the ground-supported portion and the tension of its shape partially reduced the difficulty of construction.

 Horizontally extended meeting room. Image © Yijie Hu

水平延伸会议室。形象?益杰胡

将设计理念融入到住宅中，双面镜面抛光不锈钢涡旋将南北连接起来，一步解决了照明、通风和规模问题。但是，这并不意味着设计的结束，因为服务空间的组织对于设计工作室来说并不完美。与梦想和浪漫相比，实用性和理性同样重要。设计试图传达哲学：逻辑

Integrate the design philosophy into the house The twisted mirror polished stainless steel vortex connects the north and south, solving the lighting, ventilation and scale problems in one single step. However, this does not mean the end of the design since the organization of service space was not perfect for a design studio. Practicality and rationality are equally important compared to dreams and romance. The design attempts to convey the philosophy: Logic & Magic (follow the logic, create the magic) through rational arrangement of service spaces.

 Multi-fuctional logic belt. Image © Yijie Hu

多功能逻辑带。形象：胡一杰

在这种情况下，将会议室与厨房和庭院连接起来是很自然的。如果我们将镜面抛光不锈钢桥比作“魔法带”，那么圆形存储空间可能是整合了许多实际功能的“逻辑带”。“逻辑带”与“魔法带”的结合，给旧公寓带来了新的生命。

In this case, it is natural to connect the meeting room with kitchen and courtyard. If we compare the mirror polished stainless steel bridge to a “magic belt”, then the circular storage space may be the “logic belt” that integrate many practical functions. The combination of “logic belt” and “magic belt” bring new life to the old flat.

 Morphology analysis of the mirror vortex

镜面涡旋的形态分析

周围的风景融入了“魔法带”，并沿其表面流入内部。

The surrounding scenery is incorporated into the “magic belt” and flows into the interior along its surface.

 The hole between the kitchen and meeting room can deliver wine and coffee conveniently. Image © Yijie Hu

厨房和会议室之间的洞可以方便地运送葡萄酒和咖啡。形象：胡一杰

涡旋在休息区逐渐缩小，最后形成鱼尾条，既实现了功能，又避免了从工作场所入口直接看到的现象。

The vortex gradually shrinks in the lounge area and form the fishtail bar in the end, which not only realizes the function but also avoids direct sight from the entrance to the workplace.

 The starting point of “logic belt” in the meeting room. Image © Yijie Hu

会议室“逻辑带”的起点。形象：胡一杰

与传统的障碍景观不同，银质涡旋的材质和曲率使其反映了周围空间的超乎寻常的维度，既有现代的，也有魔法的。

Different from the traditional obstructive scenery, the material and curvature of the silvery vortex make it reflect the extraordinary dimensionality of the surrounding space, both modern and magic.

 Vibrant sunroom on south side. Image © Yijie Hu

南侧阳光明媚的房间。形象：胡一杰

L的改造

The renovation of L&M DESIGN LAB give an example of how Shanghai's 40 million square meters of stock housing can be transformed and how design can activate and bring vitality to our everyday life.

 View from the street. Image © Yijie Hu

从街上看。形象：胡一杰

Interiors Designers L&M DESIGN LAB

Location Zhong Shan Bei Lu, Putuo Qu, Shanghai Shi, China

Partners in Charge: jinrui Liu, Lan Guo, Qiong Feng

Project Manager Lan Guo

Design Team Endong Zhang, Xiang Wang, Qian Guo, Hanyi Huang, Xinyu Jiao, Fei Feng, Bolong Guan, Sijun Zhu, Xuan Zhang, Di Luo

Area 70.0 m2

Project Year 2018

Photographs Yijie Hu

Category Offices Interiors

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