outside the lines cultural centers Utter Space Beijing Photos by TING WANG Liu Zongyuan, a prominent figure in Chinese fashion photography, initially approached Beijing firm CUN Design in the hopes of opening a photography studio in an old warehouse from the 1960s. But after a conversation with firm founder Cui Shu, the concept grew into a larger project that integrates Zongyuan's work with art programs and cultural activities. Spanning three floors, which include a reception hall, studios, and event or exhibition space, Shu preferred to keep the material palette raw and minimal to show off the natural bones of the midcentury building. Take the lobby, where neon tube lights are suspended above an onyx reception desk that glows a luminescent orange-a showstopper that makes an impactful statement about the fantasy that lies within. 082 August 2020 hospitalitydesign.comhttp://www.hospitalitydesign.com