The Animal Backbone
The Animal Backbone is a retail store interior located in Shanghai, inside a historic building that once served as a slaughterhouse and is now a cultural and creative center. The space covers 100 square meters and is built with metal plate, mirror and glass. The layout follows the walking track of a cat, and a circle divides the inner and outer areas. Doors and windows allow views between the two zones, while living room, dining, kitchen and bathroom scenes are arranged inside. The design invites reflection on people and animals sharing the city.
The Animal Backbone Retail Store by Eason Zhu was highlighted as an outstanding example of architectural design by the A' Design Awards. The Animal Backbone Retail Store earned the Golden A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2022. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design competition which honors exceptional design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
