CASTING LAYERS

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Pearlstige
Shanghai, China
2023
Design, VM Design
Josh Ren, Baoer Wang

This is a temporary retail space located in Taikoo Hui, Shanghai, showcasing Pearlstige, a Chinese contemporary jewelry brand specializing in pearls.

Studio Profile drew inspiration from the formation process of pearls. Unlike its smooth surface, the inner structure of a pearl unveils intricate layers of concentric circles, akin to the annual rings of a tree trunk, which chronicle its growth over time.

Conceiving the given site as a compact block, Studio Profile excavated to unveil functional spaces and reveal these embedded strata. These layers incorporate 1 cm intervals in the walls, facilitating versatile configurations for jewelry displays.

The surfaces have been uniformly coated with a sand-based pigment, bestowing a granular texture reminiscent of the natural habitat of oysters and the rugged textures of their shells. This textural juxtaposition creates a compelling visual contrast with the smooth and delicate jewelry pieces, providing an ideal backdrop for them to stand out.

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