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Design Ambient

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

 

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is a restaurant interior design covering 200 square meters in Taipei, Taiwan. The facade concept is based on a kaleidoscope and presents irregular geometric figures in walnut veneer and laminate sheet with a concrete pattern. Eco-friendly plaster is applied to the walls and ceiling with a trowel finish to create irregular lines. Three fixed steel columns of the former metal house are concealed by arc forms that echo the facade. A hand-drawn painting of a warrior holding a wine bottle marks the main wall, and old southern pine lumber is kept.

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Nan Hsing

Nan Hsing is a school library created inside an old elementary school classroom in Taiwan. The space covers about 1494 square feet. Beams and columns are treated in two colors and combined with indirect lighting to reduce their heavy appearance. A raised bar reading area is built along the windows, allowing views of the greenery outside. Materials include wear-resistant floor tiles, laminate sheets, plastic aluminum panels, black mirror and a custom aluminum frame. Black, white, gray and wood tones create a calm place for children to read.

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Fingerprint Custom

Fingerprint Custom is an office interior located in Xiamen, Fujian, China. The design translates the abstract pattern of a fingerprint into spatial form, expressing the corporate value of respecting the creativity of every person. Efficiency guides the layout, with simple partitions and smooth circulation routes. Main materials include white baking lacquer board, water ripple stainless steel, curved glass and natural wood panels. A concave fingerprint form and a sphere suggesting a pupil mark the reception area.

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Oriental Fusion

Inspired by the Chinese Heritage of the resident, the space was design specifically to cater to the idea of merging the old and the new. Allowing the collection of the timeless pieces to flow together harmoniously in a space. Besides beautifully arranged selected furniture, elements of Feng Shui is also added in the mix to better enhance the rooms with prosperity, never-ending supply of goodness and total authority.

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Huizhou Bay Resort

Huizhou Bay Resort is a vacation club interior located in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China. The project covers about 836 square meters and was completed in May 2020. The design takes inspiration from nature and uses circular forms with simple detailing. Wood, Yabo gray marble, jade green marble, bronze metal and laminated glass are the main materials. Large windows and a semicircular wooden partition bring daylight and views of the mountains and sea into the space. The warm wood tones create a calm setting for guests seeking quiet away from the city.

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The Kungfu Froggy

The Kungfu Froggy is a restaurant interior covering 300 square meters. The design is based on the concept of a traditional garden. Bamboo and stone are combined with modern materials such as glass, terrazzo and chrome-plated stainless steel. Large floor-to-ceiling glass panels divide the space, and metal elements are placed between them. Partitions near the entrance have a glossy surface with a texture that recalls fish scales. A frog form marks the entrance and supports the brand image. Smooth circulation lines link the dining areas and serve different dining needs.

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