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Retro Palais Hobby House

Yasmin Aryas Hobby House Interior Friday, 13 November 2026

Retro Palais

Rooted in a historic building in Istanbul, this design takes inspiration from the commanding presence of a magnolia tree at its center. It blends traditional architectural forms with modern lines, creating a refined and nostalgic atmosphere. A natural palette of walnut, oak, black, and white anchors the space, while green, burgundy, and cream add a retro warmth. With materials like wood, marble, and iron, a calm, balanced aesthetic emerges. High ceilings and contextual sensitivity help the project seamlessly connect past and present.

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Luminous Drift Residence

GREEN HOUSE Residence Interior Thursday, 12 November 2026

Luminous Drift

Luminous Drift is a residential interior design for a 92.5 square meter home in Taiwan. The ceiling has fluid curves that form layered inverted trapezoidal and arched structures. LED strips outline the space instead of recessed lighting, creating a soft ambiance. The study and the master bedroom were swapped to improve circulation, and the living room, dining area and kitchen share an open plan. Materials include curved panels, laminated flooring, tiles, modular cabinetry and artistic paint in beige-gray and light-gray tones.

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Portobella Symphony Restaurant

Aysel Mahmudlu Restaurant Interior Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Portobella Symphony

This project features a rare combination of hand crafted stucco ceilings covering the entire space and an open kitchen concept that brings transparency and theatre to dining. Every ceiling ornament and column detail was sculpted by artisans, giving the restaurant a museum like quality. Together with crystal chandeliers, pastel walls, and bespoke furniture, the design merges classical grandeur with modern hospitality, creating a refined yet welcoming atmosphere.

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Embraced in Recycled Steel Office

Nobuaki Miyashita Office Interior Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Embraced in Recycled Steel

Embraced in Recycled Steel is an office interior built with recycled steel supplied by Kyoei Steel. Angle steel, rebars, and flat bars are left exposed to emphasize material strength and texture. Structural elements that are usually concealed become aesthetic focal points. Barcode and QR code motifs extend across wall finishes and stair railings, linking the space to the company identity. Steel ceiling louvers hold seamless linear LED lighting that highlights the motifs. The interior shows the potential of repurposed materials in a contemporary workplace.

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Beijing Wangfujing Xiyue Shopping Mall

Xiagushuyu Commercial Space Design Shopping Mall Interior Monday, 9 November 2026

Beijing Wangfujing Xiyue

Beijing Wangfujing Xiyue is a shopping mall interior covering 19,800 square meters in the central area of Beijing. The design joins traditional Chinese architecture with futuristic elements. Upturned eaves, roof ridge beasts, dougong brackets and caisson ceilings shape the framework, while metal alloys give strength and durability. Three themed points, Yuanshi Kou, Sundial Square and Qiankun Fang, mark the atriums. The first basement floor holds dining and the second holds retail. Light color temperature and brightness are controlled to create varied atmospheres.

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Enjoei Headquarter Office

Nara Grossi Office Interior Sunday, 8 November 2026

Enjoei Headquarter

Enjoei Headquarter is an office interior located in the Copan building in Sao Paulo, designed by Oscar Niemeyer in the 1950s. The floor of 2,100 square metres was requalified for about 230 people, with integrated workspaces and numerous meeting rooms. The existing subfloor was kept as the final flooring and the original finishes were restored, which reduced waste. Recycled fabrics, exclusive carpet designs and curated furniture were used. The meeting rooms apply low cost solutions that improve acoustics. White surfaces create a calm and futuristic atmosphere.

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Designer of the Day

Designer of the DaySpecial CoverageFriday, 6 November 2026

World's Best Designers, Artists and Architects.

Good design deserves great recognition. Every day, we are pleased to feature designers who create original and innovative designs, amazing architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s best designers. Checkout an award-winning design portfolio today.

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