Design Ambient

Design Ambient

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

 

Zhanjiang Chengfa Runyue

Zhanjiang Chengfa Runyue is a life lab center and sales space located in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. The interior covers 1391 square meters. The layout follows the angular form of the building and uses obtuse fold lines that widen views, bring in natural light and remove sharp corners. A central showcase opens onto an outdoor area that unites a stage, a fashion store and a cafe, while a separate exhibition zone remains quiet. Wood, limestone and treated terrazzo are used, and native plants improve indoor air quality.

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Time Imprint

Time Imprint is a residential house designed for elderly residents in a rural setting near Suzhou. The three-story building covers 680 square meters and combines traditional Chinese aesthetics with accessible planning. Anti-slip rubber flooring, handrails along the main passage, an elevator and a ground floor bathroom reduce walking distances and the risk of falls. Diatomaceous earth walls, carbonized bamboo, oak flooring and granite are used as finishes. Rainwater recycling, low-emissivity skylights and modular vertical planters with drip irrigation support sustainable living.

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Takumi

Takumi is a restaurant interior built around robatayaki, a Japanese method of grilling food on an open square grill. The layout is arranged like a theater. Curves and high ceilings shape the space, and staggered seating gives every guest a clear view of the chef's counter. Metal mesh, mosaic tiles, glass bricks and terrazzo flooring add transparency and depth. Orange-red tones recall the warmth of fire, while gray tones balance the scheme. Semi-open dining areas and private booths improve privacy. The venue covers 264.4 square meters.

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Craftsmanship

Craftsmanship is a cafe interior located in Taiwan. The project converts a former warehouse into a dining space of 165.2 square meters. The layout includes a counter, a seating area, a sofa area and a bar area. Retired machinery from the earlier years of the brand is displayed as decor. Steel beams in the gable roof are combined with warm wood accents, and conduits along the beams support lighting and air circulation. Concrete, steel and iron are left with minimal finishing. Six skylights bring in natural light. Guiding lines on the floor connect the ordering area with the dining area.

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Lusso

Lusso is a cafe interior located in the skyscraper district of Seoul, Korea. The design combines natural materials with modern urban elements. Stone, brick, wood and steel form the main finishes, and these materials gain unique hues as they age and are touched by human hands. Small gardens are placed between the seating areas to offer a visual pause from city life. Curved partitions of bent steel are covered with fabric that softly diffuses light. Wooden louvers on the facade and the counter recall Eastern lattice work. The total area is 230 square meters.

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Ktown4u

The Ktown4u Coex store is themed Journey to the New Kpop Universe and represents a space journey toward the Ktown4u planet, the landmark of Kpop. It is a process of traveling freely between stars, getting closer to one's star. The design boldly uses primitive and simple materials such as metal, lighting, and stone spray, while incorporating the geometric meanings of curves and straight lines to express an elemental cosmic space. The movable walls and furniture create various spatial transformations, allowing global fans to have experiences.

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