A contemporary way of living with V-ZUG appliances in historic Shanghai

Jinling Road is a pioneering masterplan project in the centre of Shanghai, a contemporary development conceived in dialogue with the city’s historical fabric. Rather than imposing a new identity, the project builds on the logic of the existing shikumen typology, preserving the fine grain of a district that has been a key commercial hub for over two centuries.

Jinling Residences adapt the complexity of the Jinling Road masterplan to a domestic scale. The interiors are conceived as open-plan environments, where living room, dining area, and kitchen merge into a single spatial sequence. Large openings extend the interiors towards the skyline, while daily life shapes the space over time.

«The moment the doors open, the view expands and the heart instantly softens. Living room, dining room, and kitchen flow together into one grand family hall, where interactions grow and emotions deepen, without boundaries.» Joe Cheng

In the kitchen, this approach takes the form of an essential composition, where materials and volumes are reduced to what is necessary. Here, simplicity is not an aesthetic gesture but a way to support everyday living. A selection of V-ZUG appliances, including cooktops, ovens, and a range hood, integrates seamlessly into the architecture.

Gas cooktops (GAS311GKBZ and GAS321GKBZ) are combined with the V-ZUG Cooktop V4000 and DWPQ range hood, reflecting a balance between different cooking cultures and habits. Their configuration supports a flexible use of the kitchen, responding to both local culinary traditions and contemporary practices.

The CombiSteamer V4000 and Combair V2000 are integrated into the wooden cabinetry. Mirror glass surfaces and clean geometries align with the overall language of the space, contributing to a sense of order and material continuity.

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CombiSteamer V4000 45

This combi-steam oven comes with all the functions needed for precise temperature-controlled steaming and excellent cooking results. An ideal complement to the oven.

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Combair V2000 60

The Combair V2000 is a sleek oven enhancing the cooking experience with various operating modes and precise, even heat. It features an additional hot air humid function for optimum moisture retention and extra-succulent results.

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CookTop V4000 I302

This powerful two-zone induction hob perfectly complements other appliances of the modular hob range.

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Joe Cheng, founder of Cheng Chung Design (CCD), is internationally recognised for his work in hospitality interiors. UN Cultural Ambassador, Chinese Design Person of the Year, member of the Hall of Fame, and Professor of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, he is known for combining spatial clarity with emotional depth. His firm CCD, ranked among the top hospitality design firms worldwide, has received numerous international awards. With offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Tokyo, Shenzhen, New York, Beijing, Shanghai, Dubai and Melbourne, CCD unites a multicultural team whose global perspective and cross-disciplinary expertise shape timeless and innovative design across diverse contexts.

Project: Joe Cheng, founder of Cheng Chung Design Photography: Designwire Products: CombiSteamer V4000, Combair V2000, gas cooktops GAS311GKBZ and GAS321GKBZ, Cooktop V4000 and DWPQ range hood

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A contemporary way of living in historic Shanghai