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在上海，两个截然不同的灵魂共存于同一个空间：一个低调的美术馆和一个精致的酒吧。有一个共同的秘密。

Two very different souls coexist in a single space in Shanghai： an understated art gallery and a sophisticated lounge floor. With one secret in common.

在从外事金融工作多年后，一对中国夫妇回到了他们的祖国。并决定致力于他们两个真正的热爱：艺术及威士忌。受其委托后，Quarta & Armando设计了一个由两个截然不同环境构成的双层空间，但以客户为其来宾设想的共通的体验相关联。

A Chinese couple returned to their home country after years abroad working in finance， and decided to dedicate themselves to their real two passions： art and whiskey. To respond to their calling， Quarta & Armando designed a double-level space composed of two very different environments， yet connected by the communal experience that the owners devised for their guests.

首层被设计成一个多用途的自由空间。地面被涂刷成灰蓝的树脂，它让人想起平静的大海，有助于访客集中注意力观察艺术品。画廊被设计成可完全改变的隔墙，用以全年举办不同的展览。虽然在如此低调的空间内，黄色的楼梯特别引人注目。被认为是从多余的部分中切出的功能块，楼梯用来封闭空间以及引导访客进入楼上完全不同的空间。金属板包裹之下，藏有一个储藏单元、一个用于陈展的工作区域以及一部楼梯。

The lower level is designed as a flexible open space for multiple uses. The floor is brushed in a gray-blue resin， reminiscent of a calm sea that helps the concentration of the visitors observing artworks. The gallery is designed to change setting completely through partitions so that different types of exhibitions can take place throughout the year. Though within such understated space， the yellow ochre staircase particularly catches the eye. Conceived as a functional cube cut out of its superfluous parts， the stairwell is meant to provide closure to the space and introduce visitors to the completely different room upstairs. It is made with a metal-clad structure hiding both storage units， a small working area for gallerists and the staircase.

穿过这个雕塑般的元素，一个新的空间慢慢浮现，首先瞥见的是酒吧的主角：主人收藏的成年威士忌酒瓶。

Passing through this sculptural element， a new space slowly reveals itself， first introduced with a glimpse of the real protagonist of the upper lounge： aged whiskey bottles from the owners’ own collection.

在这里环境随之改变，从一个现代极简的艺术馆，我们进入了一个更为复杂和细致的空间，点缀着复古怀旧的细节。巧妙地运用了一些古老的建筑技术，比如天花板上的护板和隔墙用的编织藤条，给这个空间带来了久违的温暖。吧台面是印度绿色大理石，而桌子则是黑白相间的，就像老旧的殖民地咖啡馆。演绎着从深色皮革到橄榄绿的柔和色调。

Here the environment changes： from a modern minimalist art gallery we enter a more sophisticated and detailed space， dotted with retro， almost nostalgic details. A sapient use of old construction techniques such as boiserie on the ceiling and woven rattan for partitions give this space the warmth of times long gone. The bar top is made of Indian green marble while tables are black and white like old colonial cafes. The upholstering palette plays with subdued hues ranging from dark leather to olive green.

基本的怀旧很少被当代元素打破：镜子墙和金属饰面照亮和扩大了空间，打破了装饰天花板的古典主义。定制的墙纸占据了主空间，墙上的镜面玻璃诱使顾客察觉到后面隐藏的空间。

The underlying nostalgia is seldom broken by few contemporary elements： the mirrored walls and metal finishes lighten and enlarge the space， breaking the classicism of the decorated ceiling. A custom-made wallpaper dominates the main space and a mirrored glass on the wall trick patrons into perceiving a hidden space further back.

利用整个空间的高度，第三层，一个秘密楼层可以由隐藏在墙上的隐蔽入口进入。在私人聚会时，客人可以到达这层，从中瞥见下层的空间而不被看到。

Taking advantage of the full height of the space， a third， secret floor can be accessed through a hidden entrance concealed in the wall. This floor can be reached by customers for private events from which they can cast an eye on the space below without being seen.

在这里，特别注意使用精致的墙纸，每个房间都有自己的主题颜色和家具。镜子的墙面创造了阴影和几何图形的游戏，否则在这样一个有限的空间是不可能的。

In this area， particular attention has been given to the use of refined wallpapers and each room has its own thematic color and furniture. The walls with mirror surfaces create games of shades and geometries which would be otherwise impossible in such a confined space.