在世界被技术的发展与系统的冲突不断冲击的当下，人类文明正站在一个临界点。“新街区Nuovo Distretto”是小红书设计周开源城市计划在米兰的一次实践,希望在米兰唐人街社区建立一种面向未来的深层合作——基于相互理解和尊重，追求可持续的共同发展。展区由The Door，RPDC Windows，积木街道以及对话剧场共同构成，以设计为媒介，探讨不同文化之间合作的新路径。以及在高度不确定的未来中，人类将如何用设计重新定义自己的世界。
In a time when the world is constantly reshaped by technological advancement and systemic conflicts, human civilization stands at a critical threshold. New District is a Milan-based initiative of the Open Source City Project, powered by RDW (RPDC Design Week). Through this project, we hope to establish a deeper form of collaboration within the Sarpi community —one built on mutual understanding, respect, and a shared pursuit of sustainable development. The exhibition area is composed of The Door, RPDC Windows, Street Blocks, and the Dialogue Theatre. Using design as a medium, we explore new pathways for collaboration between cultures and reflect on how humanity may redefine its world through design in an increasingly uncertain future.
···《文明的指向》
“如果站得足够远，人类文明的发展从来都是有指向的： 无论过程有多么残酷、动荡与反复，但结果的指向始终未变。我们今天所面对的世界，又将迎来一次波动。而这种波动早已无法仅凭一群人、一个组织或者一个国家就能面对。那么作为设计师，我们如何用设计思维去解决，去团结，去形成共识？
这个展览即展示中国新一代设计师的面貌，也尝试加入到人类前言同步的设计理论命题中去。文明的指向，是中国古老文明现代化的指向，也是人类文明迈向新阶段的指向。”
——周宸宸
···Navigating the Earth
If we step back far enough, the development of human civilization has always carried a direction. No matter how cruel, turbulent, or repetitive the process may be, the trajectory of its outcome has never truly changed. The world we face today is approaching another moment of upheaval. And this time, such turbulence can no longer be confronted by a single group, an organization, or even a nation alone. As designers, how can we use design thinking to respond, to connect, and to build shared understanding?
This exhibition presents the emerging voices of a new generation of Chinese designers, while also attempting to engage with the broader theoretical questions of design that evolve alongside human civilization.The direction of civilization reflects both the modernization of China’s ancient cultural heritage and the collective movement of humanity toward a new stage.
——— Frank Chou
空间设计 by Studio Profile
《文明的指向》展览现场
《文明的指向》共邀请了 11 组设计师/设计工作室联合展出，由 Studio Profile 进行展陈的设计。工作室作为策展方的同时，也以参展工作室的身份带来了限量艺术系列的 Rectangle 扶手椅以及 Dialogue 镜子，同时，也带来了 2026 的新品 Strada 茶几。
Navigating the Earth features a collaborative exhibition of 11 designers/design studios, with the exhibition design meticulously crafted by Studio Profile. In their dual role as both curator and participant, the studio showcases the Rectangle Armchair and Dialogue Mirror from our limited-edition art series, alongside the debut of their 2026 Strada coffee table.
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···2026 新品 Strada 茶几
Strada 茶几从材料特性与文化语义的双重视角出发，选取竹与铝板作为主要构成元素，围绕“秩序”这一核心线索展开材料的组合与对话。竹子作为一种天然材料，蕴含着明确的秩序感：其笔直的杆身、规律分布的竹节，以及枝条有节奏的着生方式，体现出自然生长中的结构逻辑。这种结构秩序本身亦承载着东方文化中“格物”与“自然理法”的审美意象。
···2026 Strada Coffee Table
The Strada Coffee Table explores the intersection of material properties and cultural semantics. Utilizing bamboo and aluminum as its primary elements, the design unfolds through a curated dialogue centered on the core concept of "Order."As a natural medium, bamboo possesses an inherent sense of order. Its linear culms, rhythmic nodes, and the systematic growth of its branches manifest a structural logic born of nature. In Eastern philosophy, this structural integrity embodies the aesthetic ideals of Gewu (the investigation of things) and the "Laws of Nature."
Strada Coffee Table © FrankChouDesignStudio
与之对应，桌面选用铝板，表面施以直纹拉丝处理，是一种典型的工业化表达。拉丝纹理以方向性、连续性与均质感强化了视觉上的秩序感，呈现出机械加工所带来的精确与理性。竹与铝板在形式上共享“秩序”的语言，但其来源迥异：一为自然的生长秩序，一为工业的加工秩序。世界被技术的发展与系统的冲突不断冲击的当下，人类文明正站在一个临界点。
In contrast, the aluminum tabletop—finished with a linear brushed texture—serves as a definitive industrial expression. The directional, continuous, and homogenous grain heightens a visual sense of order, projecting the precision and rationality of mechanical processing. While both materials speak the language of "order," their origins are worlds apart: one rooted in the organic rhythm of growth, the other in the calculated discipline of industry.
在构成关系上，设计将竹置于铝板之下，通过上下层叠的方式，将两种材料并置与重组。竹的自然属性与传统意象，与铝板的现代材质与技术语言之间形成对照与交织，共同构建出一种融合文化记忆与当代功能的表达方式。这种秩序不是对某一传统的复刻，也不是对工业审美的简单借用，而是在材料的对话中寻找一种新的平衡，使空间在理性结构之上，仍保有来自自然的肌理。
Architecturally, the design places the bamboo beneath the aluminum, juxtaposing and reorganizing the two materials through a vertical layering. The natural attributes and traditional symbolism of bamboo interlace with the modern materiality and technical vocabulary of aluminum. Together, they construct a contemporary narrative that bridges cultural memory with functional utility. This "order" is neither a mere replica of tradition nor a superficial adoption of industrial aesthetics; rather, it is a search for a new equilibrium—ensuring that within a rational structure, the space retains a tactile connection to the textures of the natural world.
Strada 在展览现场 Onsite
竹子作为一种天然材料，蕴含着明确的秩序感：其笔直的杆身、规律分布的竹节，以及枝条有节奏的着生方式，体现出自然生长中的结构逻辑。这种结构秩序本身亦承载着东方文化中“格物”与“自然理法”的审美意象。与之对应，桌面选用铝板，表面施以直纹拉丝处理，是一种典型的工业化表达。拉丝纹理以方向性、连续性与均质感强化了视觉上的秩序感，呈现出机械加工所带来的精确与理性。
As a natural medium, bamboo possesses an inherent sense of order. Its linear culms, rhythmic nodes, and the systematic growth of its branches manifest a structural logic born of nature. In Eastern philosophy, this structural integrity embodies the aesthetic ideals of Gewu (the investigation of things) and the "Laws of Nature." In contrast, the aluminum tabletop—finished with a linear brushed texture—serves as a definitive industrial expression. The directional, continuous, and homogenous grain heightens a visual sense of order, projecting the precision and rationality of mechanical processing.
Strada 在展览现场 Onsite
竹与铝板在形式上共享“秩序”的语言，但其来源迥异：一为自然的生长秩序，一为工业的加工秩序。世界被技术的发展与系统的冲突不断冲击的当下，人类文明正站在一个临界点。Strada 系列除了现场展览的绿色桌腿，同时还另有黑色桌腿，以及圆桌款。
While both materials speak the language of "order," their origins are worlds apart: one rooted in the organic rhythm of growth, the other in the calculated discipline of industry. Beyond the green-legged version on display, the Strada series is also available with black legs and comes in a circular silhouette.
Strada Coffee Table 配色© FrankChouDesignStudio
Strada Round Table© FrankChouDesignStudio
···临时城市：被实时编辑的空间实验
在这个充满波动的时代，设计是否能够真的达成一种跨越国界与文化的“共识”？你们认为中国新一代的设计力量，正在为全球文明贡献哪一种独特的、前所未有的指向？
··· Provisional City: A Spatial Experiment Edited in Real Time
In an era defined by such volatility, can design truly achieve a 'consensus' that transcends national borders and cultural divides? In your view, what unique and unprecedented direction is the new generation of Chinese designers contributing to global civilization?
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此次作为《文明的指向》的策展人，周宸宸希望通过对话式的剧场，邀请所有观众参与到关于文明的开放讨论中，重新思考设计与文明发展的关系。
Serving as the curator for "Navigating the Earth," Frank Chou has created a conversational theater that invites all visitors to join an open dialogue, reconsidering how design intertwines with the progress of civilization.
策展人:
Frank Chou Design Studio
空间设计：
Studio Profile
参展人：
bias
File Studio
Frank Chou Design Studio
MMR studio
RESTUDIO
TONG1CHEN
Studio Monana
UNICOGGETTO
YUME GAI STUDIO
朱怡璐 Zuri
赵艺雯 Yiwen Zhao
主办方：
RDW小红书设计周
Curator:
Frank Chou Design Studio
Spatial Design：
Studio Profile
Exhibitors:
bias
File Studio
Frank Chou Design Studio
MMR studio
RESTUDIO
TONG1CHEN
Studio Monana
UNICOGGETTO
YUME GAI STUDIO
Zuri
Yiwen Zhao
Organizer:
RDW (RPDC Design Week)
关于 Frank Chou Design Studio
Frank Chou Design Studio 以文化驱动为主线，将现代技术、前沿理念以及传统手工艺与其脉络交织融合，致力于通过创新的设计解决方案推动中国与世界前沿同步。工作室并不拘泥于固定的设计风格，而是以深度解决问题为目标，持续展开多元化的设计实践。
工作室专注于产品设计、品牌核心策划、空间设计、品牌顾问及展览策划等领域，提供从策略到落地的全方位设计服务。凭借在产品设计领域的垂直探索，Frank Chou Design Studio 与国内外众多知名品牌建立了长期合作关系，并为其提供设计合作及战略顾问服务。
作为 Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades 中国内地首个合作设计工作室，历年来屡获国际权威奖项，包括 MAISON&OBJET 「新锐设计师中国奖」、EDIDA 年度设计新秀以及米兰 SaloneSatellite 设计奖。此外，工作室还担任设计上海「Talents」区域的策展方，并联合发起了公益项目「Create Cures」。
About Frank Chou Design Studio
Frank Chou Design Studio is driven by a cultural-centric philosophy, seamlessly intertwining modern technology, cutting-edge concepts, and traditional craftsmanship to propel China's design landscape in sync with global frontiers through innovative design solutions. Instead of sticking to one style, the studio focuses on solving problems creatively and exploring a wide range of design approaches.
Specializing in product design, brand strategy, spatial design, brand consultancy, and exhibition curation, the studio offers comprehensive design services from strategy to execution. With its vertical exploration in product design, Frank Chou Design Studio has established long-term collaborations with numerous renowned domestic and international brands, providing design partnerships and strategic advisory services.
As the first Chinese design studio to collaborate with Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades, the studio has garnered multiple prestigious international awards over the years, including MAISON&OBJET "Rising Talent Awards China," EDIDA "Best Young Designer," and SaloneSatellite Special Mention in Milan. Additionally, the studio serves as the curator for the "Talents" section at Design Shanghai and co-founded the public welfare initiative "Create Cures."
