Luneurs breathes new life into a heritage building on Xuhui's iconic Wulumuqi lu. we paid homage to the natural aesthetic of the building. Bathed in light and surrounded by greenery, this 3 story space provides discovery around every corner.
CLIENT
Luneurs
LEAD DESIGNER
Hannah Churchill
DESIGN TEAM
Alex Davies, Yicheng Zeng
PHOTOGRAPHY
Brian Chua
The design needed to adapt a small, vertically organised heritage structure for contemporary hospitality while retaining the character that made the site special. Each floor required its own atmosphere and function, but the journey through narrow doors, stairs and intimate rooms had to feel coherent rather than fragmented.

At street level, walnut and marble cabinetry and vintage French furniture reconstruct the warmth and detail of the original building. A central service island allows customers to collect coffee or ice cream before moving to seating inside or outdoors. A discreet rear door leads to a winding jade-coloured staircase and the second floor, imagined as a bright Parisian apartment. Positioned level with the surrounding trees, the room uses daylight, seasonal views and timber parquet to create a softer residential atmosphere. A further stair leads to the attic, where a small door opens onto a secluded terrace among the treetops. The changing scale and light of each level make circulation part of the experience.
Entourage feels less like a conventional café than a house gradually revealed. The heritage shell, domestic furniture and relationship to the trees create intimacy, while the upper terrace provides an unexpected pause above the city. Each level is distinct, but together they form one memorable neighbourhood journey.
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