Shanghai in 2026 is a city living in the future. The 'Cyber-Dragon' style is an aggressive mix of traditional symbolism (lucky numbers, red color, Feng Shui) and ultimate high-tech. A lobby here resembles a Ming Dynasty spaceship bridge. We explore the use of red glossy lacquer, mother-of-pearl inlay, and screens that never turn off, even at night. This is the design of speed, money, and power.
Red Lacquer and Black Light
Traditional Chinese lacquer requires 30 layers and months of work. In 2026, we use polymers mimicking this depth. Red (symbol of luck) dominates desk facades. To avoid kitsch, we accent it with 'black light' — UV lighting making white form elements glow in the dark. This creates an effect of electric tension in the air.
Feng Shui 2.0: Digital Qi Flows
Algorithm Harmony
No skyscraper in Shanghai is built without a Feng Shui master. We design furniture shapes so 'Qi energy' flows smoothly around corners. In 2026, energy flows are visualized on LED ceilings above the reception in real-time, reflecting people and data traffic in the building. The desk is always oriented to the 'money side,' and the fish tank is replaced by a digital projection of koi carp.
