Design Ambient

Design Ambient

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

 

Supa Fama

Supa Fama restaurant in Shenzhen blends a farmer's garden rustic aesthetic with coastal Mediterranean vibes to create a spatial design that provides a bright, breezy, warm and serene place to enjoy their farm-to-table, fresh salad based meals. The interior design supports the restaurant's philosophy of a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating by advocating for a healthy planet, using locally sourced reclaimed materials and sustainable design practices. This visual identity based on informative narration is what sets Supa Fama apart from other Western restaurants in China.

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Technology Museum

Technology Museum is the interior design of the new building of the Henan Science and Technology Museum in Zhengzhou, China. The interior covers the atrium, corridors and other public areas. Prefabricated concrete corrugated panels and anodized curved aluminum plates form the walls and ceilings, fixed with dry hanging technology on hot-dip galvanized steel keels. Irregular surfaces were measured with a total station and modeled in three dimensions, which allowed accurate layout and factory production. The interior supports the display of science and technology to the public.

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Zun Fu

The interior design draws on traditional Chinese spatial culture and poetic symbolism, presenting a contemporary interpretation of ceremonial architecture. Inspired by Luoyang's historical rituals, the space incorporates elements such as stone, bamboo, and peony motifs. A linear path organizes the visitor's journey through zones of arrival, negotiation, and reflection. Sculptural lighting and layered materials create a calm, immersive environment that blends cultural identity with modern aesthetics.

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Open Mind Coffee

The design redefines boundaries by integrating architecture, interior, and landscape, creating a glowing glass box that appears to float within the space. Flexible layouts, material transitions, and strategic lighting blur functional zones, while seamless glass walls connect the interior and exterior, enhancing openness and flow. Combining cafe, casual dining, reading, and exhibition functions, the space offers a comfortable, interactive experience that fosters social interaction, relaxation, and exploration, inviting users to embrace a sense of freedom and endless possibilities.

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Tokumitsu Taanto

Tokumitsu Taanto is a public restroom interior located in Hakusan, Ishikawa, Japan. The room covers 25 square meters and has a ceiling height of 2.90 meters. More than 3,000 gold leaf tiles cover the walls. Each tile is a 200 millimeter square porcelain tile with a textured surface, finished with hand-applied Kanazawa gold leaf. The tiles are set against a dark background, and indirect lighting is arranged to reveal the reflective quality of the gold. The design applies a traditional Japanese craft to a contemporary public space.

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Mirabilis Bar and Dusk

Mirabilis Bar and Dusk is an interior design project for a hilltop restaurant and bar set within the national park of Mount Faber. The space is divided into two focal sections. Dusk serves as the dining area, and The Mirabilis Bar serves as the lounge area. Both areas open toward seafront and city views. The project also includes an expanded professional kitchen and a members-only cigar room. The concept is drawn from Mirabilis Jalapa, a cluster of fragrant flowers that blooms in the afternoon, matching the opening hour of the venue.

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