Various Associates, founded in 2017 by Dongzi Yang and Qianyi Lin, is a Shanghai‑based architecture and interior design studio committed to “working for the present in the future.” Driven by a philosophy of rational optimization across architecture, space, product, and concept, VA approaches each commission with a forward‑looking mindset—conducting material research, challenging conventions, and refining every detail to craft distinctive spatial identities. As a collaborative platform, the studio merges creativity and technology, engaging in experimental projects that span commercial and retail environments, F&B venues, exhibitions, hotels, schools, single‑family homes, and urban master plans.
Integrating cross‑disciplinary cooperation, Various Associates pursues innovative solutions that address both fundamental design principles and energy consumption considerations. By combining open thinking with rigorous research and product R&D, VA delivers original, high‑quality experiences tailored to each client’s needs. The firm’s work has earned numerous international design awards and been featured in leading publications—including FRAME, Domus, Wallpaper*,* ArchDaily, Designboom, and gooood—underscoring its role at the forefront of contemporary design.
LOCATION: Shenzhen, China
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Gong’s House, designed by Various Associates, exemplifies the fusion of functionality and comfort to meet the real needs of a modern family. Located in the ancient village of Yongjia, Zhejiang, this innovative residence integrates urban lifestyle elements…
Various Associates conceived J1M5 boutique by taking “suitcase” as the design concept. The team combined the movable, flexible features of suitcase with the origin of multi-brand boutique
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C2 Cafe & Bar is not simply a socializing space. The client hopes it will become a “private” destination where young urbanites can shake off pressures, troubles and obtain inner peace.
Situated in Upper Hills, Futian District, Shenzhen, Voisin Organique is a farm-to-table restaurant features contemporary Chinese cuisine. The restaurant draws on classic aesthetics, uses ingredients grown in its ECOCERT-certified farm
