aptdotapt portfolio

Co-founded by architects and graphic designers, aptdotapt is a multidisciplinary design consultancy based in a.NewYork, b.Basel, and c.Shanghai.

New York

Basel

Shanghai

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Architecture, Interior, Furniture

Completed

2025

Drawing inspiration from the raindrops formed between the tiles of traditional East architecture, Drop-Stop reimagines the spatial role of eaves and creates the conversation with the region’s cascading waterfalls. The pavilion features a "raindrop apparatus" made of transparent glass tiles and charred woods, connecting visitors with nature through a poetic and sublime interplay of water, light, and geometry.

In this mountain teahouse, the lightwell serves as the defining spatial element, creating a trans-scalar effect that enhances the tea-serving experience. It seamlessly connects visitors with both the natural surroundings and the built environment, blurring the boundaries between nature and architecture.

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Interior Architecture, Branding,
Graphic

Under Construction

2024

Valuniq is a brand integrator specializing in valve accessories retail, redefining the shopping experience in the traditional manufacturing industry. We collaborated with Valuniq to craft its brand identity and market entry strategy through an in-depth analysis. Our scope included brand strategy, naming, design, packaging, and the interior concept for its retail store, ensuring a cohesive and innovative customer experience.

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Go-karting remains a niche hobby in small towns, often constrained by limited venue conditions and operational funding. As the facility aged, we sought to revitalize its visual identity and draw more visitors to this exhilarating activity. Inspired by the speed and motion of go-karts, we crafted a bold typographic and spatial design, transforming the space into a dynamic and engaging destination.

Childcare Center in NYC

Scope

Status

Year

Architecture, Landscape

Concept

2021

Situating in Manhattan, where was featured by rigid grid planning, the project aims to provide a loose playground for the citizen under the conceptual framework of ‘plan on plan’ and ‘grid in grid’. It challenges the potentials of instability in a static architectural gesture.

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