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Design Ambient featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Equilibrio

Equilibrio is a sculptural sink that explores the contrast between the countertop's delicate inclination and its robust volume. Made by the assembly and modeling of several stone pieces in order to achieve a rounded format, the actual sink is created by a diagonal section and a slight tilt of the upper portion of the piece. The suggested supports are asymmetrical, with a hollow tube covering the plumbing on one side and a skinny leg on the other, but this piece could also be used without the supports.

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Square

Square is a learning center for a university in Switzerland. The interior is built as an open grid and is based on the idea of unbroken connectivity and multifunctionality. The design covers around 7000 square meters across two upper floors, a ground floor and a basement. Open plan areas are combined with fifteen rooms, a cafeteria and a lounge. A toolbox of movable furniture, presentation equipment, a foldable stage, rugs and plants allows each area to be arranged for the event taking place. Most items are fitted with castor wheels, so they can be moved freely.

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Royal Grandeur

The design defines the interior design strategy of the full palace, the designer made sure to connect all floors by a total height of 12m. He made it the main circulation area between all of its spaces and it includes all elevators, staircases, and corridors. The concept they developed using highly carved patterns on the floor, walls, and ceiling all blended together in harmony with a warm neutral color scheme. The designer was inspired by the Baroque Style that was developed in the 17th and 18th Centuries in Italy.

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Setoff

Setoff is a compound exhibition and sales store for kitchenware in central Taipei. The store covers 240 square meters across three floors. The first and second floors each hold two exhibition areas, while the third floor holds one exhibition area and an office. Natural materials and low saturation colors are used on the ceiling, floor and walls, so the exhibits remain the focus. A foggy gray brand wall displays building materials and hardware samples in a row. Light belts join the ceiling and the wall to extend the space.

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Meat Festival

Meat Festival is the interior design of a Japanese yakiniku family restaurant in Taipei. The 224 square meter space is inspired by traditional Japanese festivals. Fireworks, goldfish fishing, street vendor stalls and children's games are reinterpreted as design elements. Large flags, light boxes, arch structures and the color red create a festive mood. Seating is arranged in the manner of small stalls, and translucent patterned glass divides the upper part of each area. Mesh screens and reflective materials keep the space lively while protecting the privacy of diners.

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Black and White Dialectics

Black and White Dialectics is a residential interior design covering 1400 square meters in Quanzhou. The concept draws on the square and the circle, two basic geometric figures rooted in traditional Chinese thought. Natural light is guided into the interior, and the shape of the staircase extends the light across the facade. Continuous vaults repeat in the same style to form a curved spatial expression. The main materials are slate, stone and artistic lacquer. Fine wooden flooring is contrasted with concrete surfaces to enrich texture and depth.

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