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Sò Studio Transforms 38 m² Corner Building into D+dd Store in Qinhuangdao

architecture-design · 2026-07-26

Sò Studio has completed the renovation of a 38-square-meter corner building in Qinhuangdao's Friendship Bay into a retail space for D+dd. The compact structure, originally a service and support facility, sits at the edge of a community square surrounded by an auditorium, residential blocks, and buildings from various eras. Over years of use, the site had developed a distinct spatial identity shaped by pedestrian flows, social interactions, and community activities. The design team, led by Liu Mengjie, Wu Yifan, and Pan Yupeng, preserved this embedded character while adapting the interior for commercial use. Photographs by Minjie Wang document the project, which falls under the commercial interiors category. The project was completed in 2025.

Key facts

  • Sò Studio renovated a 38 m² corner building for D+dd in Qinhuangdao.
  • The building is located at Friendship Bay, surrounded by an auditorium and residential blocks.
  • Originally a service and support space, the site had a clear spatial identity from years of use.
  • Principal architects: Liu Mengjie, Wu Yifan, Pan Yupeng.
  • Photography by Minjie Wang.
  • Project completed in 2025.
  • Categorized as commercial interiors.
  • The building sits at the edge of a community square.

Entities

Artists

  • Liu Mengjie
  • Wu Yifan
  • Pan Yupeng
  • Minjie Wang

Institutions

  • Sò Studio
  • D+dd
  • D+dd Multi-brand Concept Store

Locations

  • Qinhuangdao
  • China
  • Friendship Bay

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