The 56th China International Furniture Fair (Shanghai)

September 9-12, 2025

CIFF Shanghai | Design leading, open free "cloud" office

2024-09-20 15:04:14

From September 11 to 14, 2024, the 54th China Home Expo will be grand opened in the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao), with featured sub-exhibitions: CIFF Shanghai Office Life Theme Pavilion is specially invited to Guangzhou Furniture Club to provide exhibitors and visitors with more abundant PLUS exhibition experience and exhibition services.

As one of the featured theme exhibitions of China Home Expo SHOW PLUS, 2024 Shanghai Office Life Theme Pavilion will be unveiled at CIFF Shanghai Office Life Theme Pavilion 7.2 booth A57, Its theme is "Design·Cloud Habitat". The whole museum is shaped by Chinese wooden architecture, with flying wings, stacked tiles and floating eaves, traditional wooden pillars and light cement bricks as the surrounding...... Contain inimitable Chinese office design elements to reside here!

Mr. Xu Guangming

Office environment and office furniture professionals

Founder of OfficeUnion

General Counsel, Office Hour magazine

Speaker of "Office 10 Lessons"

General plan of Guangzhou office environment Theme Pavilion

General plan of Shanghai Office Life Theme Museum

Master of Arts, California State University, USA

47 years experience in office furniture and environment

Multi-interpretation of "Cloud Habitat" image

"Cloud Habitat" is a word full of national and cultural meanings, combining modern technology and traditional imagery. Specific explanations are as follows:

1. Cloud: In the modern context, "cloud" often refers to "Cloud Computing", which represents the frontier of information technology and symbolizes the networking and virtualization of data storage, processing and sharing.

2.Habitat: In Chinese culture, "nest" is the place where birds live, which means roosting, homing and security. It also means "nest", which symbolizes a warm, comfortable and safe working and living environment.

Therefore, "Cloud Habitat" combines the innovation of modern science and technology (cloud computing) with the warm image of traditional culture, expressing a high-tech, intelligent and comfortable office environment. This word not only reflects the thinking of the future office trend, but also contains profound national cultural emotions.

Design leads the national trend of art

In today's rapidly developing society, the design of office environment not only affects the work efficiency of employees, but also determines the inheritance and innovation of corporate culture to a large extent. Inspired by honeycomb structure and ancient Chinese tiles, the "Design | Cloud Habitat" theme pavilion was born to perfectly integrate traditional skills with modern office concepts, demonstrating the unique charm of humanities and Chinese fashion art in office life.

"Cloud Habitat" means a comfortable, safe, intelligent and dynamic office environment. "Cloud" symbolizes the infinite possibilities of modern technology, while "Habitat" represents a space of warmth, protection and collective collaboration. The Shanghai Office Life Theme Pavilion is named after this to express an office space that combines tradition and modernity, wisdom and warmth.

The honeycomb structure is one of the most perfect geometric structures in nature, with extremely high strength and stability. The honeycomb structure is used in the overall architectural structure design of the theme pavilion, which not only improves the aesthetics and practicality of the building, but also symbolizes the concept of team cooperation and efficient operation in the modern office environment. Each small unit of Shive is an independent and interconnected space, just like various departments and teams in modern office, which are independent and closely cooperate to jointly promote the development of the enterprise.

Tiles in ancient Chinese architecture are not only building materials, but also cultural symbols, bearing profound history and skills. The design of the theme pavilion introduces the form of tiles and shows the innovative application of traditional skills in modern architecture through the combination of modern materials and techniques. This design not only reflects the respect and inheritance of traditional culture, but also gives the theme museum a unique visual effect.

In recent years, Chinese tide culture, which is full of artistic and humanistic atmosphere, has become a popular trend among the young generation. The theme pavilion displays the unique charm of Guochao culture through carefully designed furniture and decorations. These designs not only integrate traditional cultural elements, such as ink painting, blue and white porcelain, paper cutting, etc., but also combine modern design concepts, so that the whole space has both cultural deposits and a sense of fashion. Office philosophy refers to the concept and way of thinking contained in the design of office environment.

The "Cloud Habitat" theme pavilion conveys the core concept of modern office philosophy: social interaction, interaction and integration through spatial layout, furniture design, color matching and other aspects. Every design detail has been thoughtfully considered to create an ideal environment for employees that can both stimulate creativity and maintain productive work.

With the development of science and technology, flexible office and intelligent office have become an important trend of modern office form. The "Cloud Habitate" theme pavilion displays a variety of flexible office Spaces, such as open office areas, mobile workstations, leisure collaboration areas, etc., to meet the working needs of different employees. At the same time, through the display of intelligent office equipment, such as intelligent desk, intelligent conference system, intelligent lighting, visitors can experience the convenience and efficiency of future office.

Green office is one of the important trends in modern office environment design. The theme pavilion showcases the concept and practice of green office through the design of plant walls, recyclable materials and energy-saving equipment. This not only reflects our emphasis on environmental protection, but also conveys the concept of sustainable development to visitors, advocating that everyone practice an environmentally friendly and energy-saving lifestyle in their work.

"Cloud Habitate" theme pavilion is not only a display of office furniture, but also a feast of office philosophy and culture. Through the combination of honeycomb structure and ancient tile design, the integration of Guochao culture and modern office philosophy, it leads the development trend of office form, and creates a smart, comfortable and efficient office environment for enterprises and employees.

Layout of the theme pavilion

A Leisure and reception area

The recreational reception area in the modern office space aims to provide a relaxed and comfortable environment for employees and visitors to facilitate communication and interaction. The color selection of SOLO leisure chair is rich and varied, including gray, red, blue, etc. Different color seats not only increase the visual diversity, but also can be flexibly configured according to different needs.

Here, people can take short breaks, have informal meetings or receive clients. The relaxed environment helps break the tension of traditional office space and promotes creativity and communication efficiency. This casual reception area is not only a place to wait or relax, but also a place to socialize and innovate.

B Social Square (multi-functional leisure area)

PLAZA puts more emphasis on openness and versatility, aiming to emphasize the diversity and flexibility of the working environment through open space and flexible layout, and promote team collaboration and innovation.

BUCK leisure table with SOLO leisure chair, suitable for team brainstorming and discussion, improve team interaction and cooperation efficiency. The Opal sofa combination provides a comfortable space for rest and informal communication, where relaxing discussions or solitary thoughts can contribute to creativity. Equipped with a writing whiteboard and shelving, the smart wall can not only become an ideal collaboration area for team members to record and share ideas at any time, promote knowledge exchange and accumulation, but also enhance the design sense of the space through rich shelving design. Jane's bar and chair offer a flexible workspace for short periods of standing work or small group discussions.

C Mixed office area

BUCK executive desk and staff workstation combined with storage cabinets express the design concept and functional layout of the future office space. The password locker physically separates the administration from the staff's office area, which not only meets the storage needs, but also effectively separates the space, provides privacy protection and improves work focus. This design not only makes rational use of the office space, but also enhances the functionality and flexibility of the area.

The feet of BUCK's executive desk and staff workstation are designed in the shape of boomerangs, which not only give the furniture a unique visual effect, but also convey the meaning of efficient and fast completion of work goals. This design concept encourages efficient collaboration and communication between employees and management, and promotes overall work efficiency. Through flexible and functional office space design, reasonable layout of space partition, promote efficient collaboration and equal interaction between employees and management. It not only improves the beauty and practicality of the office environment, but also plays a positive role in the transmission and innovation of corporate culture.

D Senior Administrative District

Through careful design and planning, the senior executive space provides an efficient, comfortable and honorable working environment for senior management, while creating a good atmosphere for cooperation and communication for customers.

LEX uses mirrored metal as a structural part to enhance the modern and stylish feel of the office space and highlight the importance of management structure. This material is solemn and visually striking, conveying an image of authority and efficient management. Combined with solid wood technology, the platform makes the furniture strong and does not lose the warm and natural atmosphere, adds the warmth of the office space, and provides multi-functional use experience. The space is equipped with Aaron executive sofa to further enhance the comfort and quality of the office environment. Sofa design focuses on comfort, considering business meetings and social needs, to provide a relaxed and formal communication space. Furniture layout and space planning fully balance work and social, creating an ideal place for employees and customers to work and communicate.

E Interactive discussion area

The interactive forum promotes communication and cooperation through free and open platforms and diversified forms of interaction in the theme museum. The stepped design makes effective use of vertical space, provides a hierarchical interactive environment, flexible layout to meet the needs of different activities, and improves the efficiency of site use.

The interactive forum is not only a physical space, but also a platform for knowledge sharing. Through the holding of various themed activities, such as academic discussions, business meetings, workshops and training courses, it not only provides a comfortable environment for communication, but also promotes knowledge dissemination and innovation. Behind this design philosophy is a deep understanding of modern communication methods. With the continuous development of society, people's requirements for space functions are not only limited to display and visit, but also need a platform for in-depth communication and cooperation.

F Executive Council Area

Through well-designed spatial layout and facilities, the executive meeting space can significantly enhance the sense of participation and enthusiasm of participants, thus improving the efficiency and effect of the meeting. Such an environment facilitates information exchange, issue discussion, and consensus.

The CHIC conference table is a perfect blend of mechanics and aesthetics, embodying the essence of contemporary architecture and sculpture. Its unique curved design is not only impressive, but also significantly improves meeting efficiency, facilitates communication between participants, and enhances the aesthetic experience of the overall space. The combination design with the low cabinet optimizes the layout of the executive meeting space, while taking into account the functional and personalized needs. The low cabinets provide additional storage space and blend in with the conference table, presenting a unified and professional visual effect.