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The walls and floors are finished with plaster materials, and all the furniture, including tables, chairs, counters, and partitions, is meticulously created from oak. The sofa seating area features illuminated rattan partitions that radiate beautiful light from within, gracefully enveloping the space. The rattan itself is a traditional craft, skillfully created by artisans from a specialty shop with a legacy dating back to 1926 in Hiroshima, Japan.
Time of Nature is a residential interior design for a four-story house in a quiet alley of Shanghai. Each floor has its own theme: a dining and reception area, a reading and meditation space, a relaxed drinking space, and a calm bedroom space. Curves shape the ceilings, the stair handrail and the wall corners. Large old steel windows on the north and south sides bring in natural light. Old wood and antique furniture give the rooms a natural and historical character. The original ceiling was removed to reveal the pitched roof, which was relaid with old wood.
Grand Theatre of Sanshui is an interior design for a cultural center used for art performances and conferences. The three-story building covers 5000 square meters and stands beside Hexiang Lake in Foshan, Guangdong, China. The main design elements are drawn from the lotus flowers of the lake, and their shapes guide the interior components. Inside the theatre, wood veneer, walls and floor are joined without empty space, and carpet reduces the noise of footsteps. Floor level glass windows bring in natural light and views of the lotus scenery outside.
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Reconstruct Boundary is a residential interior design for a family of four in Taiwan. The project is the renovation of a ten-year-old apartment with a total area of 495.8 square meters. Unnecessary partitions were removed to blur the boundaries between the areas. A custom suspended ironwork shelf connects the living room and the dining room. Dark tones mark the social area, while lighter tones define the private area. The former enclosed room beside the kitchen was opened as a study room and social hall. A sliding glass door keeps children in view.
My Dream Home is the renovation of an 80 square metre garden apartment in Hangzhou for a family of five. The original home was cramped, with poor lighting and ventilation, an inefficient layout and limited privacy. Internal walls were removed to form an open kitchen and dining area, a study, two bathrooms and three bedrooms. Electric sliding and floor-to-ceiling glass windows increase daylight and connect the interior with the garden. Sliding walls and multifunctional furniture adapt the space, while step-free access, non-slip floors and handrails support older residents.
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Engawa Redefining Family Spaces in Traditional Japanese Architecture; Engawa, a distinct feature of traditional Japanese architecture, serves as a bridge between the interior and exterior spaces, blurring boundaries while delineating spatial functions. This architectural element has inspired a novel approach to family interactions, particularly in the design of middle rooms that seamlessly connect the living room, dining area, and study without spatial interference. Drawing from the structural essence of engawa, this innovative design provides ample family storage space.
Land of Abundance is a sales center located in Chengdu City, Sichuan. The interior covers 1200 square meters and was completed in July 2019. The design applies Oriental aesthetics through a contemporary design language. A transparent and light door marks the entrance and sets the character of the whole space. The sand table area is open and wide, and warm smooth lines flow through the space. A large lamp named Beyond the Clouds is placed above the sand table and gives visitors an artistic and interactive experience.
Be Fly Utopia is a sales center located in Chongqing, China, covering 225 square meters. The design combines a coffee shop, a library and a life experience hall within one interior. The first floor holds the coffee area, with 300 by 1200 millimeter gray floor tiles and a counter finished in neutral gray bricks. The staircase, bookcase and bar use light wood tones. A tall bookcase rises beside the stairs to the second floor. The ceiling of the negotiation area follows the original sloped roof and uses two folding plates. The intent is a warm and natural space for the future community.
This pioneering project establishes a first-of-its-kind longevity research center within Sheba Medical Center, Israel, challenging traditional hospital design by creating a spa like environment. The challenge was to create a new flow in the patient space and movement between different functions in the floor plan, which requires innovative solutions. The layout focused on two elliptical centers, ensuring a natural flow of visitors, and avoiding sharp transitions. The design brings content and meaning to the movement in the space which aligns with the modern atmosphere of the center.
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Feili Yundi is a sales center located next to Tianjin Lake in Taicang, China. The three-story building stands on sloping land and is planned to serve later as a community activity center. The interior follows a green concept, so the function of the space was changed without any demolition. A long-span structure and a continuous arc blur the relation between the floors and increase the sense of layering. Art paint and colored terrazzo cover the curved surfaces. Abstract elements give the sales center a calm and open character.
Urban Peony Pavilion is a club interior designed for banquets, meetings and receptions. The project covers 980 square meters. The layout uses small space blocks that recall a mountain jungle, arranging circulation and hiding functional areas within the blocks. Inside a structure of reinforced concrete, the design creates an urban idyllic scene. Literati life more than a thousand years ago and oriental opera culture guided the concept. The whole space can serve as a large stage, and hidden doors can be closed to reorganize scenes.
Artistic Empire is a residential interior design located in Kaohsiung City, facing the greenery of the Kaohsiung Museum of Art. The layout is open, with the dining room, open kitchen and living room forming one communal area. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the skyline and the greenery into the home, while dual-layer curtains adjust natural light and privacy. The Art Deco style is expressed through stone, marble, wood grain and titanium-plated metal, set against white ceilings and floor tiles. The plan includes three bedrooms and a separate maid's room.