BRS Salon Design, One Avenue, Shenzhen

BRS salon starts with the abstraction of the arc as the original and pure unit. Due to the particular conditions of the site, a very narrow and elongated proportions, we develop a composition on the ceiling which add variety, uniqueness and a playful space without affecting the functions on the floor.


By simply rotating and extruding the basic arc geometry it creates different shapes that fit the several functions. Acting as vaults, walls, cabinets or doors the diversity is unified by a common language.

The two floors are separated by different functions. The first floor locate a bar, cafe and a luxury goods shop. The second floor gives room for a hair and beauty salon. While the arcs works vertically in the second floor, the curves moves horizontally in the first floor.


A glass elevator illuminated with LED lights takes the visitors to the 2F and appears like a lamp on the space. Left side of the elevator the VIP rooms are located, 3 VIP rooms share a private and calm wash hair area. 

We break the long and narrow corridor with the metal elements, which also separates the private areas from the public ones. A 6m high curtain wall offers an impressive view of Futian CBD district and One Avenue commercial area to the singles hair cut sections facing the window. In the middle of the space an 8 seats hair cut area is located. 


At the end of the corridor an LED screen create a dynamic background just besides a multifunction room, which act as cigar room as well as hair cut VIP. Besides the open wash hair area extend its limits with dark mirror glass walls and wood ceiling around stars like lights, which remind us, the starry night sky. 


The low light and dark tones of materials allows the customers to relax and rest. The rest rooms in the opposite end also follows the concept of the arc, extending the limits of the space with a continues wall-ceiling vaults.

From the outside the store appears opened to the plaza and the street, being able to be seen from far away. The composition of the interior comes out through the glass window feeling softer and lighter than the original heavy concrete structure. Exterior design and elements complete the brand image in harmony with the surroundings. 


The concept creates the idea of a small cosmos where elements comes together, metal, wood, stone, glass represent water, minerals, forest moving smoothly through the space. This new landscape appears in a delicate balance between nature and sophistication. The arc finally is the sky that cover this unique new world.


  • Project Year
    2022
  • Location
    Shenzhen, China
  • Area
    480 ㎡
  • Architects
    AE Architects
  • Photographs
    SXWH
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