Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) Office, Fancy Design

Project: Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) Office
Award: Workspace Interiors - Corporate Offices (2,000- 5,000 SQM), 2024
Location: Shenzhen Guangming Science City start-up area project 12-13 floor, China
Design Practice: Fancy Design

Fancy Design’s renovation of the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) Office focused on improving the functional layout and movement flow of the existing space. The area was hampered by excessive physical barriers, poor lighting, partial obstructions, and a lack of clarity in the layout of public zones. The redesign is marked by its simplicity, effective lighting and a nuanced consideration of scale, materials and colours.

“We created an international research office that seamlessly blends humanistic sensitivity with a logical, sensory experience,” Fancy Design said.

“The indoor landscape weaves together varied greenery, water features, and sound-absorbing and light-filtering materials, breathing life into a suspended garden that embodies fluidity and vibrancy. This echoes the idea of Shenzhen as a "Natural Forest City"and represents the dynamic progress of SMART's scientific research efforts,” the studio added.

Design highlights

Echoing the external architectural design, the two-storey glass curtain wall and full-height foyer reflect SMART's logo through sculptural forms and luminous textures, employing modern design techniques that resonate with SMART's image and positioning.

Whiteboard 'inspiration walls' have been introduced in the corridors, office spaces and meeting rooms to spur collective imagination and foster a spirit of collaborative ingenuity.

Photo credit: Fancy Design