FLYTEA

FLYTEA

LOUNGE

LOUNGE

Lin’gang International Innovation Center (LIIC) and FlyHigh Group have partnered to develop FlyTea Lounge in San Francisco, an all-purpose creative space that integrates virtual office services with networking and business events. This attractive and versatile space, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District.

Based on the concepts of “Art, Tech, Innovation” I was assigned to design the Entrance and the Counter Bar Area to showcase a Technology Landscape of FlyTea.

Lin’gang International Innovation Center (LIIC) and FlyHigh Group have partnered to develop FlyTea Lounge in San Francisco, an all-purpose creative space that integrates virtual office services with networking and business events. This attractive and versatile space, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District.

Based on the concepts of “Art, Tech, Innovation” I was assigned to design the Entrance and the Counter Bar Area to showcase a Technology Landscape of FlyTea.

425 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA

425 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA

Entrance Renovation

Problem

The entrance features a wall with three windows directly facing the doorway, which the client found unappealing. Instead of removing the entire wall, they wanted a design that would turn this disadvantage into a unique feature.

Solution

Solution

Solution

After days of research and brainstorming, I realized the solution wasn’t about covering the “ugly” parts but rather enhancing them. My idea was to add more windows to create the illusion of an art gallery.

Implementation

I began by measuring the existing windows and then moved on to painting the wall. To craft picture frames, I sourced materials from Home Depot, purchasing color paints, wood moldings, and essential carpentry tools such as mounting tape, a nail gun, and a saw.

Final Result

Final Result

Final Result

Since the client planned to showcase this space to China’s Lingang Government, they requested a design incorporating sci-fi elements. To achieve this, I selected a city skyline as the background and collaborated with a vendor to produce transparent sci-fi silhouettes. These were cut from a giant acrylic board into the shape of a futuristic cityscape, adding a dynamic, high-tech visual effect.

Space Projection Mapping

Design

I started by measuring the counter wall to determine its exact dimensions. Using these measurements, I created a space mockup in Adobe Illustrator. To ensure accuracy, I gathered the dimensions of all necessary materials, researching specifications on Amazon and Home Depot.

Implementation

Implementation

Implementation

Installing floating boards was straightforward, but mounting the projector pole directly into the concrete was more challenging, especially in a space without a ceiling.

Decoration

Next, I added decorative elements to the shelf, including precisely cut acrylic text. With the projection canvas now complete, it was time for the fun part—projection mapping.

Projection Setup

Projection Setup

Projection Setup

I connected the projector to a computer running After Effects, setting the projector screen as the playback display. From there, I mapped animations onto the objects.

Final Result

With everything in place, the counter bar was transformed into an immersive projection experience.

With everything in place, the counter bar was transformed into an immersive projection experience.

Additional Space

This project was part of a collaboration with another artist known for creating Instagrammable wall installations. To enhance the experience, I added a particle effect ambient light animation to the Wing installation, allowing visitors to capture dynamic videos instead of just static photos.

This project was part of a collaboration with another artist known for creating Instagrammable wall installations. To enhance the experience, I added a particle effect ambient light animation to the Wing installation, allowing visitors to capture dynamic videos instead of just static photos.

Shuhao Shang

Contact:

shuhaoshang@yahoo.com