High Life

HIGH LIFE 101 Theflooringismadeofstonestrips abandoned during the original village’s demolition. Recycled planks and old patterned tiles are also adopted. The entire space adheres to the aesthetic style of Xiamen’s shop, showcasing a wealth of ancient wooden furniture and old objects that bring people back to thewarm sceneries of old. Yang explains that the reason he brought his brand to Zhuhai was because he shares the same goals and tastes as city partners Xue Wen and Xue Jun, who are the owners of Beishan Theatre. On the other hand, all are optimistic about Zhuhai’s future tourismand cultural prospects. “The appreciation of old things is infactaconceptof life facing the future – it keeps the urban memory of the city and inherited life aesthetics, and it keeps things sustainable. It is quite environmentally friendly,” he says. The other purpose of the Zhuhai shop is to build a connection and interaction between Zhuhai and Macau,with some relevant programs to be started later this year. Yang hopes to build the GOODONE into a high-end provider of integrated lifestyle products in China, with original designs and high quality, much like Muji in Japan or Ikea in Europe.