2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

COXIE IMAGE

Entrant

Shanghai Jianqiao Design - Liu Zhongqiao, Ren Bin

Category

Interior Design - Commercial 

Client's Name

Shenzhen Chongxie Imaging Co., Ltd.

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

This high-end artistic portrait photography space abandons conventional studio layouts. Designed around an image art museum concept, it integrates reception, exhibition, gown selection and lounge functions. Crafted with tailored light and shadow, the space interprets portrait art and delivers an elegant upscale immersive experience.

Designed around the core philosophy of “Space as Canvas, Portraiture as Art”, the project follows the intrinsic lighting logic of photography with a dark-luxe gallery-style layout to dilute commercial studio vibes, featuring brand portrait works as key soft furnishings. Drawing inspiration from photographic light aesthetics, layered lighting, minimalist geometry and muted hues extend the brand identity, immersing visitors in fine photographic art and highlighting its premium artistic positioning.

Its facade adopts travertine and full-height glass for a minimalist storefront, accentuated by portrait posters to boost brand recognition. The lobby features luxury stone and art installations as the brand showcase, with client photos embedded in furnishings. A full-wall photo gallery occupies the lounge, lit by non-central lighting for a serene exhibition mood. Curved arched corridors organize circulation into artistic vistas. The gown area unifies apparel display and spatial aesthetics via monochrome cabinetry and neon brand signage.

Rooted in dark gray and taupe, the space features accent splashes of emerald luxury stone, metal and neon hues. Mixed finishes of epoxy flooring, natural stone and textured art walls enrich dimensional layers. Adopting layered all-over recessed lighting, graded shadows echo the lighting principles of portrait photography.

While satisfying practical commercial needs, the gallery-style space elevates brand artistic temperament. Endowed with inherent communication value, it realizes the integration of commercial benefits, aesthetic art and brand storytelling.

Credits

Chief Designer
Liu Zhongqiao
Chief Designer
Ren Bin
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