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This project involved the renovation of an old single-story residence, with an indoor area of 108m2. To meet the needs of the single owner, the three original rooms were transformed into two, while cleverly reducing the unused corridor and expanding the public area. Additionally, the lounge near the window was partially receded using varying flooring materials, iron and glass folding doors to clearly delineate the spaces.
Continue readingLocated on the west bank of the Pearl River, the original site with four separated brick warehouses built in the 1950s was a significant granary of Guangzhou. As the first stage of the city government's renewal master plan in the area, the key objectives of the adaptive reuse project were to remain its industrial past as a reminder of history, while building a city-planning exhibition hall and civic center that act as a beacon to investors, developers, and citizens, to encourage massive participation in the rebirth of the old district.
Continue readingThe concept behind this interior design was to create a captivating and modern atmosphere while preserving the original authenticity of the space. The design incorporated curved shapes and handpicked materials inspired by midcentury modern architecture, which provided an appealing contrast to the cozy yet rustic feel of a log cabin. The redesign of the building's layout involved significant changes to both the structure and construction, resulting in more interior openings, larger glazed areas such as the full-width window in the living room, and an overall optimization for multi-family use.
Continue readingEquilibrio 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.
Continue readingSquare or the learning center of the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland is an inspiring and vibrant environment for learning and teaching and gives students, lecturers and the wider society a future-oriented platform for exchange, dialogue and surprising encounters. The building was designed by Sou Fujimoto and architecture studio Evolution Design was tasked with creating a learning concept that responds to the innovative learning and teaching formats and enables maximum flexibility in the future. The interior concept is, therefore, dynamic and adaptable.
Continue readingThe 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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