From the Ground Up: How Space In Time is Redefining Luxury by Understanding the Origins of Craft

At Space In Time, we believe that great design isn’t just about how a space looks — it’s about understanding what it’s made of, where it comes from, and how it’s built. That’s why our Director, Jadan Claire, recently took an immersive journey through China’s manufacturing heartlands — visiting Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Foshan — to explore the factories and people behind the materials that define our projects.

This wasn’t your typical supplier visit. It was a deep dive into the lifeline of luxury construction, starting at the source:

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• Lighting factories in Zhongshan, where precision, innovation, and artistry fuse to create statement fixtures that do more than just illuminate.
• Millwork workshops in Guangzhou, where raw timber transforms into custom cabinetry and architectural details with millimeter-perfect execution.
• Tile and stone factories in Foshan, where cutting-edge technology meets ancient craft to produce surfaces that tell a story — from classic marble to ultra-modern large format porcelain slabs.

These hands-on visits weren’t just about inspecting samples or approving quality. They were about building relationships, witnessing production processes firsthand, and gaining a real understanding of how materials evolve — from raw form to refined product.

We believe in knowing the entire material journey, from inception to installation. It's what gives us — and in turn, our clients — an edge. When we advise on products, we’re not just speaking from catalogs or showrooms. We're sharing insight grounded in experience — understanding how lighting performs under heat, how wood reacts to climate, or how tile finish affects long-term wear.

This commitment to deep product knowledge is woven into every Space In Time project. Whether we’re crafting a flagship luxury retail store or a bespoke interior, we make decisions that respect both the art and the science of design.

Because when you understand the story behind the materials, you don’t just build beautiful spaces —
you build them better.

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