The inspiration for Changshu Jinyi came from the martial arts technique known as "place shifting," commonly seen in Wuxia martial arts films. "In the movies, these masters with extremely high martial arts skills can travel from place to place quickly, leaving lines of light and motion behind them," says Ajax Law, co-director at Hong Kong-based design firm One Plus Partnership. The designers chose long, narrow, and lightweight rectangular plates to form a decorative light feature on the ceiling that reflects the fast-shifting movements of the on-screen heroes. In the auditorium, custom-made square boards are situated on top of each other with hidden green lights to look like they are rapidly changing and moving. "We want guests to feel like they are immersed in a movie scene when they walk around the space," says co-director Virginia Lung. Photo by JONATHAN LEIJONHUFVUD Changshu Jinyi China