KLID Design a Modern and Multipurpose Public Space

This week’s instalment of the Project of the Week series features a modern and multipurpose public space design by 2023 SBID Awards Finalist, KLID.

This is an urban public space in Chengdu, the project is located in public transport hubs. The designer wanted to reduce the sense of apathy between people, and they can read, talk, drink a coffee. The space meets various functions for leisure and communication, or immerse in the world of reading.

What was the client's brief? 

This is an urban public space. The project is located in an important location with multiple public transport hubs. We want to create an iconic public space where fast moving people want to stay. Function setting: Public hall, Ladder square, Reading, Cafe, Parent-child learning.

What inspired the design of the project?

For the surrounding group of people, the public space is the link that connects the surrounding group lives. The space is inspired by dancing ribbons. The dancing ribbon not only serves as a link between the upper and lower levels, but also symbolises the rhythm and vitality of the city.

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

The project is located in the TOD plan of Changgongyan, Tianfu New District, Chengdu. Guided by public transport, TOD（Transit-Oriented-Development）project has lots of mixed functions such as commerce, office, residence, rail transit, etc., becomes an indispensable urban unit in contemporary life. We wanted to create a place for people to stop, have a cup of coffee and read a book in the urban nodes where people are moving fast. Break the strangeness between people and increase the interaction between people.

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

The main function of this case is to socialise. The space can meet various functions for leisure and communication, or immerse in the world of reading alone, or the ladder square of cultural salon activities. People stay, communicate and gather here. We used lightweight aluminum, which is used to make metal panels that are light and hard enough to make ribbons. The dancing ribbon not only serves as a link between the upper and lower levels, but also symbolises the rhythm and vitality of the city.

Why did you enter the SBID Awards?

The reason we decided to participate in the SBID Awards is because we have a deep passion for design, and we also wanted to challenge our creativity and skills. This competition provides a platform for showcasing our work, and we hope to use this opportunity to absorb more design inspiration, engage with other talented designers, and receive feedback from professionals in the field. We believe that taking part in this competition will help us continuously improve, not only in terms of design but also in areas such as problem-solving, teamwork, and time management.

What has being an Award Finalist meant to you and your business?

Being an Award Finalist for our interior design project has been an incredibly rewarding experience for both me and my business. It signifies a validation of our creative vision and the hard work we've put into crafting unique and impactful spaces. The recognition from such a prestigious international award has boosted our confidence and reinforced our commitment to pushing the boundaries of design innovation.

This accolade has not only brought heightened visibility to our business but has also opened doors to new opportunities for collaborations and projects. The acknowledgment as a finalist on an international stage has provided us with a platform to showcase our expertise and design philosophy to a global audience, further establishing our brand as a symbol of quality and excellence in the field of interior design.

Questions answered by Kris Lin, Interior Designer at KLID.

This week’s instalment of the Project of the Week series features a playfully futuristic cafe design by 2023 SBID Awards Finalist, KLID.

Art Toy Cafe is an immersive coffee, art and internet celebrity cafe club designed as a social utopia for Generation Z. Taking the ROBBi art as the subject of the space, customers pretend to be space walkers who are both users and explorers. The designer took the space capsule as the design idea and extracted design elements to create a trendy cafe in terms of texture, lighting and colour. The whole cafe is like a living room in the vast universe and has a concept unlike any other cafe.

What was the client's brief? 

This case will be a combination of coffee and art toy Internet celebrity cafe. To create a social utopia for Generation Z. Taking the ROBBi art as the subject of the space, customers pretend to be space walkers, who are both users and explorers. The designer took the space capsule as the design idea and extracted design elements to create a trendy cafe in terms of texture, lighting and colour. The whole cafe is like a living room in the vast universe, here to rest, chat. The new space is different from the same type of commercial space. The designer create an immersive experience.

What inspired the design of the project?

The designer took the space capsule as the design idea and extracted design elements to create a trendy cafe in terms of texture, lighting and colour. The whole cafe is like a living room in the vast universe, here to rest, empty, daze, chat, and dialogue with the space. The arc design symbolises the beauty of the curve of celestial bodies. The different splicing methods of the built-up sofa create different social atmospheres. Metallic tone not only has a strong science fiction attribute, but also brings infinite extension of mechanical aesthetics.

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

Our biggest challenge was the integration of contemporary art and space. The art toys are endowed with more artistic attributes. Through the joint name and re-creation of the brand works with artists, the toys become the art toys with multiple attributes, not only the single piece of fun, but also the integration of the trend and art. The art toys are endowed with more artistic attributes. Through the joint name and re-creation of the brand works with artists, the toys become the art toys with multiple attributes, not only the single piece of fun, but also the integration of the trend and art. The new space is different from the same type of commercial space. Art toy to meet the spiritual world of the younger.

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

The white bar is made of artificial stone, and its smooth lines and gloss reflect the characteristic streamline of space furniture. The polished stainless steel furniture presents a mirror effect, and the coloured transparent gel furniture expresses the space atmosphere of future science and technology.

Why did you enter the SBID Awards?

The reason for our participation in the SBID Awards is because it is a highly recognised international design accolade that focuses on celebrating innovation, excellence, and contributions to the design industry. As a design team, we have always strived to achieve higher levels of accomplishment within the field of design, and the SBID Awards provide a platform to showcase our work and engage with other exceptional designers. Additionally, participating in this award also helps to expand our influence, allowing more individuals to become acquainted with our design philosophy and style.

What has being an Award Finalist meant to you and your business?

Being an Award Finalist has significant implications for both me and my business. Firstly, it signifies recognition for the sustained efforts and unwavering dedication we have put into our work, affirming our achievements within the design realm. This honor not only validates my personal endeavors but also acknowledges the collective contributions of our entire team. The finalist status has brought heightened exposure and awareness to our business. This exposure offers more people the opportunity to grasp our design philosophy, creativity, and professional caliber. As finalists, we are poised to establish a stronger reputation within the industry, solidifying our brand identity and attracting potential clients and partners.

Questions answered by Kris Lin, Founder of KLID.