Innovation Center
The Yum China Innovation Center is a 2500 square meter interior design for a food research and development facility in Shanghai, China. The center contains specialized kitchens, a conference room, a packaging design area, offices and a lobby. Each kitchen is planned for efficient, hygienic and comfortable work. Dedicated ventilation, water, power and data systems support the research activities. Ash wood and burl surfaces in gray and white tones create a warm and calm atmosphere. The layout was studied to improve the movement of staff and visitors.
Innovation Center Kitchen Lab by Ying Chi Huang has been identified as an innovative representation of architectural design by the A' Design Award. Innovation Center Kitchen Lab received the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2020. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design accolade that honors excellent design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
