Bin Wu's 'Timeless East' Showcases Six Projects Articulated by the East Itself
Bin Wu, a Chinese interior designer, has released 'The Design Language of Timeless East' via Rizzoli, featuring 17 projects from his firm, W Design. This publication highlights the absence of Eastern viewpoints in contemporary design, contending that movements such as Japonisme represent Western interpretations rather than authentic Eastern culture. Featured projects include: 1. Hai Shang restaurant, Shanghai (2023) 2. The Fame, Chengdu (2024) 3. Deqin Meri Poodom Hotel, Deqin (2024) 4. Collector's Mansion, Shanghai (2024) 5. Pan Yuan: Momentality Unfold, Milan (2024) 6. Arbour, Shanghai (2025) These works embody Wu's design philosophy rooted in Eastern thought. The book is available from Rizzoli, and an article on Dezeen was published on September 3, 2026.
Key facts
- Bin Wu's book 'The Design Language of Timeless East' features 17 projects by his studio W Design.
- The book is published by Rizzoli.
- Wu aims to challenge the absence of Eastern voices in modern design narratives.
- Wu criticizes Japonisme and Chinoiserie as Western projections of the Eastern imagination.
- The book includes projects in China and abroad, spanning interior design, art installations, and design research.
- Six projects were selected for the Dezeen roundup: Hai Shang restaurant (Shanghai, 2023), The Fame (Chengdu, 2024), Deqin Meri Poodom Hotel (Deqin, 2024), Collector's Mansion (Shanghai, 2024), Pan Yuan: Momentality Unfold (Milan, 2024), and Arbour (Shanghai, 2025).
- Pan Yuan installation was shown during Milan Design Week 2024 at the University of Milan.
- The book was featured on Dezeen on September 3, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Bin Wu
Institutions
- W Design
- Dezeen
- Rizzoli
- University of Milan
Locations
- Shanghai
- China
- Chengdu
- Deqin
- Milan
- Italy
- Meri Snow Mountain
Sources
- Dezeen —