Jingwen Zhou
MA work
MA work
196A Piccadilly was originally built as a bank designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in the early 1920s. Piccadilly is an iconic area of central London with a flourishing community of sophisticated galleries, traditional outfitters, independent shops and expensive restaurants. In the second half of the eighteenth century this area was a centre for booksellers and publishing houses.  Recent technological developments have posed a threat to the traditional book but it would appear there is still an appetite for beautifully presented volumes.
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The project proposes an art bookshop that will provide customers with a peaceful haven in which to enjoy the books away from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding area.
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The focal point of the scheme is a central ‘stairplace’ that is inserted in the existing volume to provide access to a new mezzanine gallery whilst also defining an events space where newly published books can be promoted.
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The detail of the scheme utilises a combination of sophisticated and simple materials: leather, brass, ash and terrazzo are complimented by more straightforward materials such as Valchromat. The manner in which these materials are combined together is inspired by the work of Carlo Scarpa.
Info
Info
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MA Degree
School
School of Architecture
Programme
MA Interior Design, 2018
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Contact
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07710672122
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Degrees
- BA INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN, NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY, 2016
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Experience
- Placement, Kinnersley Kent Design, London, 2017; Placement, Interiors with Art, London, 2014
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Exhibitions
- Graduate Shoot, Nottingham Trent, 2016; Free Range, London, 2016; Work in Progress, RCA, London, 2017; Free Range, London, 2017
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Awards
- Best Visual Award, Graduate Show, Nottingham Trent, 2016
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Conferences
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Publications