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M2 ART CENTRE: AN INVERTED VALLEY TOWARDS INNER JOURNEYS
August 2023
|Architecture + Design
From a simple wedding dress showroom, the M2 Art Centre in Hangzhou has undergone a profound transformation to become a space for reflection and spiritual exploration.
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Project: M2 Art Centre, Hangzhou, China; Interior Design: SpActrum
The M2 Art Centre is a multifunctional art space located in Hangzhou, China, which originated from a wedding dress showroom. The initial function setting of the space triggered a reflection on women and their choices in marriage and relationships: Marriage is no longer a default option for everyone in contemporary society but rather a rational choice for individuals to grasp their own lives.
Therefore, can a contemporary commercial exhibition space be expanded into a mind-body journey with some psychic touch, providing an opportunity for introspection and contemplation of life before the wedding moment? Can a space imbued with profound meaning serve as a versatile venue in the city, hosting various artistic and design activities? The design team SpActrum and the owner of M2 embarked on an unusual exploration together.
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