Silver Winner of the International Architecture & Design Awards 2026

LUOYI-Makeup Artist

Interior

Commercial & Retail Interior Design

Completed / Built / Professional Category

Architect / Designer:

LEO CHEN

Studio:

EFT DESIGN

Country:

China

From the play of light and shadow to the texture of materials, from the sense of ritual in public areas to the ease in private spaces… Art and beauty are carefully “frozen” within these walls, transforming the space into an immersive feast dedicated to beauty enhancement.
The reception desk features a dark gray marble base with oblique geometric cuts, a veritable piece of frozen art. Its sleek, extended countertop creates a striking visual contrast with the wine cabinet behind it—where a neat metal frame forms an ordered matrix, and warm yellow light filters through translucent jade, casting a soft, gentle glow over the space and tempering its starkness. The classic black-and-white checkered floor exudes a sense of order, making the hues of the wine cabinet all the more artistically compelling. From the moment you step in, luxury and art embrace you entirely.
Stepping into the makeup area on the first floor, the exquisite black-and-white checkered pattern continues on the floor, with subtle variations in the seaming that quietly demarcate different zones. The triangular irregular central area is bathed in soft, even light; a skylight-inspired light film on the ceiling, paired with a sun-patterned design overhead, mimics the diffused glow of natural sunlight, radiating light across the entire makeup zone. Warm light strips encircle the makeup mirrors, casting a gentle halo over the face, while the warm yellow glow of vintage wall sconces beside the mirrors echoes the light strips and film. The light caresses the warm brown walnut wood panels, their finely polished, distinct grain feeling smooth to the touch. Combined with the layered nine-grid ceiling, the space exudes an undeniable classical elegance.
In the hair-washing area, countless tiny warm yellow lights dot the ceiling like scattered stars, paired with radial linear light strips that seem to bring an entire starry sky indoors. Electroplated wall tiles emit an understated metallic sheen in the warm light, and semi-transparent curved glass partitions act as soft light filters—defining independent hair-washing bays while allowing light to drift through gently. Even the everyday act of washing one’s hair becomes a romantic ritual wrapped in the glow of the stars.
The black handrails of the staircase boast crisp, clean lines inlaid with delicate carved ornaments; their circular patterns, like vintage emblems, exude the elegance of European classicism against the backdrop of walnut wood wall paneling. Curvilinear and linear designs create a seamless transition between the first and second floors, with the intricate carved lines subtly hinting that the upper level is a space crafted exclusively for women.