emmanuelle moureaux: ABC cooking studio, shanghai

‘ABC cooking studio’ by emmanuelle moureaux, shanghai, chinaimage © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

since 2004, tokyo-based architect emmanuelle moureaux has put the ‘ABC cooking studio’ in 120 different locations spread over japan, and has now opened their first locale in shanghai, china. the culinary classrooms are meant to echo the atmosphere of a cafe, not a school. the iconic full-height glass walls speckled in exploded pixels ranging between eight vibrant colors creates a fun environment in which to perform gastronomical experiments.the space is complete with portable large white tables, a row of sinks, various shelving systems for storage and appliances, computer areas to search for recipes or cooking methods, and a warmer hardwood floor makes it feel a little more like home.

entrance through the colorful glass facadeimage © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

auxiliary entranceimage © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

image © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

colorful square pixelsimage © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

rows of tables for cooking instructionsimage © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

image © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

image © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

image © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

image © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

image © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

image © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

image © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

lockers and cabinets provide storage for personal use and appliancesimage © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners

image © daisuke shimokawa/nacasa & partners