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EPICE PIN AN

Chic, cheeky, and a little bit wicked.

Chic, cheeky, and a little bit wicked.

CLIENT

ÉPICE

ADDRESS

Ping An Finance Centre, Futian, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

COMPLETION

2024

AREA

560 m²

NUMBER OF SEATS

190

PHOTO CREDITS

Michael Perini

CUISINE

Thai

Located in Shenzhen’s iconic Ping An Finance Center, Épice brings a fresh, heartfelt dining experience to the heights of modern Chinese architecture. We crafted an interior that blends rich textures and bold lighting with playful, dramatic european accents—offering guests a playful, intimate escape above the bustling city of Shenzhen.

Located in Shenzhen’s iconic Ping An Finance Center, Épice brings a fresh, heartfelt dining experience to the heights of modern Chinese architecture. We crafted an interior that blends rich textures and bold lighting with playful, dramatic european accents—offering guests a playful, intimate escape above the bustling city of Shenzhen.

The Challenge

Balancing intimacy with drama. We had to design spaces that feel cozy—ideal for relaxed conversations—without losing the building’s sense of scale. Unexpected fabrics, sleek custom joinery, built-in planting, and layered lighting were critical in grounding each table in warmth.

What We Loved

The way soft curves, plush textiles, and jewel-toned palettes infuse the space with a graceful, feminine energy—balanced by bold contrasts of light and shadow. Surfaces catch the light with intention creating a seductive and sincere atmosphere.

Secret Detail

Not very secret, but our favorite detail. A bespoke copper-toned canopy studded with feather-like light fixtures—an ode to Shenzhen’s flora and a whisper of whimsy drama.

The Challenge

Balancing intimacy with drama. We had to design spaces that feel cozy—ideal for relaxed conversations—without losing the building’s sense of scale. Unexpected fabrics, sleek custom joinery, built-in planting, and layered lighting were critical in grounding each table in warmth.

What We Loved

The way soft curves, plush textiles, and jewel-toned palettes infuse the space with a graceful, feminine energy—balanced by bold contrasts of light and shadow. Surfaces catch the light with intention creating a seductive and sincere atmosphere.

Secret Detail

Not very secret, but our favorite detail. A bespoke copper-toned canopy studded with feather-like light fixtures—an ode to Shenzhen’s flora and a whisper of whimsy drama.

The Challenge

Balancing intimacy with drama. We had to design spaces that feel cozy—ideal for relaxed conversations—without losing the building’s sense of scale. Unexpected fabrics, sleek custom joinery, built-in planting, and layered lighting were critical in grounding each table in warmth.

What We Loved

The way soft curves, plush textiles, and jewel-toned palettes infuse the space with a graceful, feminine energy—balanced by bold contrasts of light and shadow. Surfaces catch the light with intention creating a seductive and sincere atmosphere.

Secret Detail

Not very secret, but our favorite detail. A bespoke copper-toned canopy studded with feather-like light fixtures—an ode to Shenzhen’s flora and a whisper of whimsy drama.

⁠⁠PROJECT SOUNDTRACK

"Recto Verso" - Paradis

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IF THIS PROJECT WAS A MOVIE...

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Color palette

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Color palette

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Color palette

WHAT WE LOVED

The way soft curves, plush textiles, and jewel-toned palettes infuse the space with a graceful, feminine energy—balanced by bold contrasts of light and shadow. Surfaces catch the light with intention creating a seductive and sincere atmosphere.

"CRAFT Design delivers one-of-a-kind designs but also excavates the very soul of a brand and its founder, weaving that essence directly into their work. As a result, the design brings additional value to the business and its customers. They bring more than design—it is a tangible manifestation of the client and the enterprise itself. They don't merely express brand value; they endow the brand with soul and added worth. In my experience, they are the finest designers—and design—there is."
Careline Cheng
Founder ÉPICE

SECRET DETAIL

Not very secret, but our favorite detail. A bespoke copper-toned canopy studded with feather-like light fixtures—an ode to Shenzhen’s flora and a whisper of whimsy drama.

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