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Line House Architects
the World Of Hospitality
Line House Architects
Shenzhen Deli
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ineHouse was commissioned to design a
delicatessen in Shenzhen. The deli is conceived
from both inside and out as an intricate casing,
nestled between an existing building’s lobby and an
exterior garden.
A volume six meters tall was inserted into the double
height space. Its exterior is seemingly simple with a
white painted finish and punched windows on all
four sides. The windows allow glimpses of a three
dimensional latticework of brass poles; its complexity
only revealed when entering.
a double-layer screen, it also serves to display and
hold chalkboard signage and an array of cookware,
equipment and merchandise.
Within the petite interior is a coffee counter, display
for baked goods, fresh juices, deli items, and a table
seating six. Outside, a raised teak wood deck provides
seating at both a large central table and a banquet
bench. Trees and tall grass planted along the perimeter
provide shelter and respite for guests.
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The lattice work lines all four walls of the deli’s
interior, filtering natural light and views. Forming
Photos courtesy of: Benoit Florencon
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