China-born, New York-based Designer Chris Shao founded Chris Shao Studio LLC in 2016. While pursuing a Master of Fine Arts at the New York School of Interior Design, Chris received his first major commission to design the interiors of a multi-family project at 111 Varick Street, in the cosmopolitan neighborhood of SoHo. His designs have been coveted for their fusion of masculine with feminine, rich fabrics with sharp contemporary silhouettes, and romantic ideals with classical stoicism. He lends a signature twist to everyday essentials.

In 2018, Chris Shao opened a second design studio in Shanghai, China. His design philosophy lives in the studio’s pared-back aesthetic and respect for materials, while remaining avant-garde in its reinterpretations of contemporary classics. Currently, both studios have broadened their design footprints among high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects on an International scale.

Curated in an evocative gallery space, housed within a historical Band building on the Bund of Shanghai, Objective Gallery isa multi-disciplinary brand that sources collectible design from around the globe both to inspire aesthetically and to promote a mindful way of life.

The mission of Objective Gallery is to curate narrative environments that embrace the personal and collaborative approach of art and design. The Gallery brings together artisans, artists and designers. It is a place of dance ---between the functional and elegant, between the lights, art and objects.