CRIS LIU
Cris is a Registered Architect in New York State and an International
Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He is also the Founder
and Design Director of Unfillet Architecture, with extensive experience in Architectural,
Interior Design and Product Design fields.
He holds a Master of Architecture degree from Columbia
University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP)
and a Bachelor of Science degree from Politecnico di Milano in Italy.
He is currently a
selected mentor in Columbia University’s Mentorship Project, dedicated to
nurturing recent graduates in their professional journeys. He has previously
held positions as a Teaching Assistant at GSAPP and Barnard College in New
York.
Cris worked as an
Architect at OMA Rotterdam under Pritzker Prize Laureate Rem Koolhaas, where he
contributed to the British Museum West Range competition. Prior to his time at
OMA, he was a Design Architect at BIG Copenhagen, where he led significant
design efforts for several key projects in China, including the Suzhou
Contemporary Art Museum, set to open in 2025, K11 Shanghai Gallery, and the Capella-Patina Sanya Resort, scheduled
for 2027.
He has also honed his skills at KPF in New York and Fernando Menis
Arquitectos in Tenerife, Spain, in addition to several years of local experience in
Beijing and Shanghai.
Cris is currently working and living between Copenhagen and Hong Kong.
Through a careful study of UOOYAA’s seasonal garments, we translated the interplay of angularity and softness into a refined architectural language. This balance is expressed through two distinct corner details, each embodying either hardness or softness to reflect the brand’s design essence.
Building on the concept of “becoming one’s own model,” the store challenges the traditional separation between customers and mannequins. Instead of passive observation, shoppers are encouraged to engage with the space through integrated elements like catwalks, floor mirrors, and curated lighting. This immersive experience not only enhances self-expression and confidence but also strengthens the store’s identity, fostering a dynamic and interactive retail environment.
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02.”COCOON”
Installation
2022
Singapore
The "COCOON" Resting Pavilions were designed during Cris Liu's time at BIG and are located within the 3D oasis of CapitaSpring Tower in Singapore—the second tallest tower completed by BIG in 2022.
Each pavilion consists of two overlapping layers of white metal tubes, creating an intimate space for both solitude and social gatherings. The interplay of these layers produces a dynamic visual effect, where light and shadow continuously shift, enhancing the sense of movement within the space.
Unfortunately, there are no official photos of the pavilions, but fortunately, they have been well-documented on social media. Thanks to everyone who has shared their photos and captured these spaces in use!
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03.UOOYAA Event
Event
2021Shanghai, China
This interior design project transforms an existing gallery space in Shanghai for a one-day UOOYAA event, exploring the theme of softness and power.
Inspired by nature—where water both shapes and is shaped by stone—the concept takes form in a reflective stainless steel platform. Extending toward the gallery's two skylights, this platform creates a dynamic, immersive space for visitors to explore and interact with.
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