Sense
Sense is a hair studio interior designed as an expressive space rather than a standard commercial salon. The concrete surfaces of the original old building are retained and combined with new materials, including a large area of white stone coating. The contrast between old texture and new finish gives the space its character. The layout avoids complex circulation and links waiting, changing clothes, hair washing and hairdressing in one direct sequence. Light and shadow allow a clear visual connection from every seat. The intent is to offer visitors more than hairdressing alone.
Sense Hair Studio by Xiang Ji was recognized as an exceptional representation of architectural design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Sense Hair Studio earned the Iron A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2021. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design prize which recognizes exceptional design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
