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Yi He Hotel

Yi He

Yi He is a resort hotel interior located in Wuning, China, with a total area of 14000 square meters. The open plan lobby is reached by steps from the entrance and opens toward distant mountains. A blue carpet with water ripples, wooden tables with pine trees and flowers on glass pillars connect architecture and landscape. A moon gate leads to the lobby bar, where a rhododendron themed screen divides a tea room from the all day dining restaurant. Guest rooms are themed by floor and framed by the surrounding views.

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Xian Canopy Hotel

Xian Canopy

Xian Canopy is a hotel interior design located on a historic street in Xian, China. The design combines Tang Dynasty culture with contemporary lifestyle. The atrium is arranged as a canopy center that links check-in, lounge, lift lobby, restaurants, coffee shop and meeting rooms, so guests move easily and gather for events such as music performances. Acoustic design supports these activities. Guest rooms are kept simple, with gradient wall coverings inspired by Tang Dynasty fabrics. The project covers 32000 square meters and includes 125 guest rooms.

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Aristocratic Lineage Interior Design

Aristocratic Lineage

Aristocratic Lineage is a residential interior design covering 200 square meters. The project combines traditional eastern culture with modern design techniques. Gray wood veneer, paint, fabric and metal create a low key and elegant style. Cabinet handles feature lines resembling mountain ridges, together with engraved water patterns. Engraved patterns traced in gold, mortise and tenon joints and a U shaped marble lighting system are also used. The living room, dining room and kitchen are combined to improve space use and to support interaction among family members.

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Maison Equine Equestrian Lounge Interior

Maison Equine

This equestrian project transforms the conventional stable into a refined environment dedicated to beauty and show horses. Located in Barka, Oman, the design integrates a panoramic lounge overlooking the paddock, placing observation and social interaction at the center of the experience. A disciplined circulation strategy clearly separates hospitality and operational zones, ensuring safety, efficiency and animal welfare. Layered natural materials, bold color compositions and tactile surfaces establish a distinctive spatial identity, while equestrian grade finishes guarantee durability.

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Olivino Restaurant

Olivino

Olivino is a restaurant created within a former industrial exhibition hall in China. The original double height, column free volume and the skylight grid are retained and reinforced, while services and lighting are concealed within an upgraded roof assembly. A circular glass wine cellar and a copper stove are inserted to guide circulation without partitions. Materials include art paint, metal plate, handmade brick, gold foil and glass. Daylight and layered artificial light shape open and intimate dining zones. The total area is 626 square meters.

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Takumi Restaurant

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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