LIKE THE NAME SUGGESTS,
SLOW STUDIO IS FOCUSED ON APPROACHING
THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR
AT A MORE TEMPERED PACE
IN THIS FAST-MOVING WORLD
Slow Studio was founded by Vincent GU in 2013. It is a multidisciplinary design studio providing solutions for office, retail, exhibition spaces, private residences, hospitality, cultural institutions, and art installations. Committed to creating unique, modern, and distinctly mixed-culture aesthetic spaces, Slow Studio aims to evoke sensual and timeless experiences through the founder’s diverse cultural background and architectural thinking.
In addition, Slow Studio has a professional construction and management team, namely Shanghai Yuesen Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. With Slow Studio Design + Yuesen Construction, we aim to provide customers with efficient Design-Build services from conceptual design to project implementation. Through rigorous and professional attitudes and a focus on quality and details, we strive to deliver high-quality project.
顾家 Vincent GU
Founder
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Vincent GU, was born in Suzhou, China, and studied at the Architectural Association in London, UK. After graduating, he practiced at the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) in the Netherlands. He returned to Shanghai in 2010 and collaborated across disciplines with artists such as Mr. Zhang Huan, Mr. Michu, and Ms. Wang Xiaohui on urban sculpture and spatial design projects. In 2013, he founded Slow Studio.
‘As architects, we continuously draw inspiration from the bustling city, surrounding events, and deep-seated memories to refine our design philosophy, shape our design language, and perfect our design techniques.’ The essence of architecture is to provide shelter and dwelling. Therefore, we believe that slowing down is profoundly meaningful. Only then can we capture the essence of reality and eternity within the fast-paced rhythm of the present moment.
“Design in beauty, build in truth.” This is not only the motto of the Architectural Association but also our attitude towards construction.
金晨 Chen JIN
Partner
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At the age of 16, Chen JIN received a music scholarship to attend a private high school in the UK. She subsequently graduated from the University of Bath with a Bachelor degree in Architecture, obtained the Diploma from the Architectural Association in London, and earned a Master’s in Business Management from Imperial College London.
As an architect, Chen has worked for prominent firms including Philip Johnson’s Shanghai office, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) in New York, and PLP Architecture in London. In 2012, she assisted decorator Janice Blackburn in completing the exhibition design and media relations for the collaboration between the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) and Sotheby’s in London. She also worked as a window dresser at Selfridge’s department store in London and as a VM display designer at Design Republic in Shanghai.
From 2014 to 2021, Chen served as a visual stylist editor for Conde Nast’s publication “Architectural Digest.” She completed 37 home features, 12 still-life photo shoots, 6 covers, and reported on major furniture, design, and art exhibitions worldwide. She also achieved top sales performance as a buyer in the e-commerce arm of “Architectural Digest”.
In her leisure time, Chen is passionate about traveling and has visited 50 countries. She frequently attends international art and design exhibitions and has a strong ability to integrate fashion, photography, architecture, interior design, and art collection.
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Strategy
策略
Branding
Concept
Business Planing
Positioning
Design
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Architecture
Interior
Graphic
Installation
Furniture
Product
Construction
Styling
展陈造型
Visual Merchandising
Display
Film Staging
Photo Shooting
3D Visualisation
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Budget Control
Schedule
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Site Inspection and Review
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Survey and Site Report
RFI Management
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