Logon LAB

logonLAB is research department of logon. Founded in 2009, logonLAB is now a resource for knowledge innovation and sharing as well as for consulting on the development of projects. Formed by a multi-disciplinary team of experts, it includes a sociologist, urban planners, and designers.

Driven by the belief that understanding and intelligence make better projects, logonLAB strength is the practical knowledge coming from the professional practice. It is the experience in developing ideas and designs with clients while responding to final users’ needs, the trigger for the development of innovative methodologies and original points of view.

Through an unconventional and non-dogmatic approach, logonLAB investigates urban, social, economic, cultural, industry aspects of changing cities and behaviors in China. With previous research on sustainability and smart cities behind, the LAB is now focusing on new evolving topics like urban regeneration and adaptive reuse, the evolution of workplaces and hospitality.

logonLAB contributes with three main products: project analysis, project positioning reports, and independent research. While the formers are project-related, aimed to study the feasibility and establish the foundations of the development at the earliest stage of a project, the independent research is an autonomous work. By conducting independent research, logonLAB aims to communicate knowledge, methodology, ideas, and insights.

45km Public Riverside of Shanghai Global City

Many global cities around the world are in the process of regenerating their waterfronts.

Reuse of Old Industrial Building As a Sustainable Practice

One of the great contemporary challenges is to lead China’s cities onto a more sustainable path.

Power of Art–When Culture&Art into Space

When impetuous cultural and artistic appeal involving into spaces during urban renewal. It is our mission to think over, how to empower the city economy.

Flexible Office Geo-Located

The relation between flexible office types and location in Shanghai.

A Rising Force

November 11th is singles day, logon lab takes the opportunity and looks into
the impact singles have on the real estate market.

The Green Delusion

In 2011, the urban population of China exceeded that of rural areas for the very first time.

800 Show - Outcomes & Strategic Review of People-Oriented Approach

The occasion of the 10th Opening Anniversary of 800 Show Cultural and Creative Industry Park presented the opportunity to evaluate the project life-cycle since its initiation.

Shanghai Huangpu River Industrial Legacy

A snapshot study of the old industrial buildings stock preserved along the 45km public riverside.

5 Cues about Urban Regeneration in China

Urban regeneration id currently a topic, amongst various agents in the fields of government polices.

UA Magazine Global Cities, Global Rivers

Many global cities around the world including Shanghai, London and New York, are in the process of regenerating their waterfronts.

How Surging E-Commerce Changing Workspace Design

Every 11th November is no longer a singles’ day for people to tease. It has become an annual online shopping carnival for consumers.

Smart Cities of Today

For food or for bad, our cities are evolving.