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Bean Buro
Commercial Workplace
Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Mangrove Garden

Mangrove Garden is an office interior for a global financial institution in Hong Kong. The project covers 54,000 square feet across three storeys. Each level has a central hub inspired by a mangrove garden, with tropical plants and structures that recall mangrove trees. Flexible seating around each hub supports teamwork and social interaction. Site-specific artworks by local artists encourage engagement. Repurposed furnishings and bio-based finishes were selected for responsible material use. The colour scheme reinterprets the signature brand red with a wider palette.

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Xixi Quan, Kau Chan and Fangru Niu
Compound Bookstore
Monday, 26 May 2025

Ferrying

Ferrying is a compound bookstore set on two floors and covering 1500 square meters. The layout follows the logic of a traditional water town block, where a river connects areas for books, goods and salons. Small bridges, village houses, miniature squares, octagonal pavilions, wooden boats and a pixelated Qilin figure shape the interior. Contemporary elements are added, such as parametric subway train lines, an augmented reality experience and a tea area. Simple local materials keep the construction budget low, including cement self-leveling, terrazzo, clay bricks and granite.

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Jittsuphang Virachditchaphong
Multifunctional retail store
Sunday, 25 May 2025

Geneus DNA and GATTA

Geneus DNA and Gatta is a multifunctional retail interior that combines personalized genetic testing services with a cafe. The name Gatta comes from the four DNA bases A, C, G and T, symbolizing personalized health. The project occupies two adjacent units of 6 by 5 meters, totaling 60 square meters. One side offers genetic testing, while the other serves coffee. Stainless steel, transparent polycarbonate, curved lines and LED strip lighting create a futuristic look. The open layout guides visitors from science to comfort, making testing feel less intimidating.

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Nobuaki Miyashita
Office
Saturday, 24 May 2025

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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Miki Orihara
Private Hotels
Friday, 23 May 2025

Rinn Kyoto Miyagawasuji Hitotose Aki

Rinn Kyoto Miyagawasuji Hitotose Aki is a hotel interior located on Miyagawa-suji, a street in Kyoto that keeps a traditional streetscape. The design follows the strict local rules on building colors, shapes and styles. The lighting plan leads guests from dim light at the entrance to brighter rooms, and indirect lighting reveals the texture of the walls. Washi paper made with a local paper artist is used in several ways, including kakishibu treatment, koyori twisting and fukuro-bari layering. The aim is a calm and warm space for comfortable stays.

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Ray Cheng
Residential Apartment
Thursday, 22 May 2025

Leighton

The house is located in Happy Valley, Hong Kong, a place rich in historical value. In the same place, in the same house, several generations live together. New and old cultures gather in the same space. A harmonious space is the solution to connect each other. Mahjong which is an enduring game, is added to build this kind of multi functional space to connect these generations, increase interaction and communication, use simple design techniques, pay attention to craft skills details, and create a comfortable living environment.

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