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Jinke CIFI City Cover Sales Office

Jinke CIFI City Cover

Jinke CIFI City Cover is a sales office in Shaoxing, China, covering 1863 square meters. The layout is symmetrical to give the space order and a sense of ceremony. Arched forms in the reception lobby follow the lines of the building and link the interior with the exterior. The negotiation area is kept open and simple. Local culture guides the design, with references to bridges, boat culture and water elements in flowing carpets, ship-shaped long tables and curved couches. Materials include art paint, artificial stone, art glass and transparent acrylic.

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Guangzhou Peace World Plaza Office

Guangzhou Peace World Plaza

Guangzhou Peace World Plaza is an office interior created to reorganize the boundaries between areas in a modern workplace. The layout is based on the Voronoi diagram, with control points set for each function, including project groups, discussion areas, creation areas, an activity area and a bar. Overlapping mountains serve as the visual inspiration. Gradient atomized glass and metal lines are used on the partitions, so boundaries appear soft while each functional zone stays clear. The result is a calm and social office space.

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Wuyuanhe Innovative  Office Center

Wuyuanhe Innovative

Wuyuanhe Innovative is an office centre located in Wuyuanhe Wetland Park in Haikou, Hainan Province. The building follows a minimalist modern style and is transparent and square in form. The first floor sits beside water, while the folded glazed curtain wall of the second floor joins the indoor space with the surrounding wetland view. A spiral staircase in white aluminium plate and brown leather links the two levels. Floor tiles, wall copperplate and leather sofas in dark brown, beige and green create a calm and harmonious atmosphere.

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The One Mansion Sales Center

The One Mansion

The One Mansion is a sales center in Xi'an, China, covering 2000 square meters. The interior design draws on the history of Chang'an, including Qin and Han clothing, Chang'an food, Tang palaces, the Silk Road, drum music and Qin opera. Metal, stone and glass form strong lines and a modern character with a technological feeling. Wood veneer adds warmth, while galaxy grey stone gives a calm tone. Plants and sustainable materials bring nature indoors. The meeting area combines a glass and bookshelf screen with a round table, joining firm and soft qualities.

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Over Modular System Furniture

Over

Over is a modular furniture system designed for bathrooms. The system is built around supporting structural elements in steel, which allow light and flexible compositions. Countertops for washbasins are made of MDF, while drawers and storage units combine MDF and steel. Integrated parts such as tops, mirrors, drawers and accessories can be arranged in many ways. A wide range of colors and finishes is available. Over aims to give the bathroom a clear structure that is easy to use and simple to personalize.

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Teastone Mixc Store

Teastone Mixc

Teastone Mixc is the interior design of a tea store in a shopping mall in Shenzhen, China. The 200 square meter space draws on traditional Chinese architecture, and the beam and eaves structure is reinterpreted with simple contemporary lines. Two bars, each 16 meters long, run beneath the main crossbeam, so guests can watch tea prepared with both historic methods and modern equipment. The open seating layout suits single visitors and groups. The main materials are wood grain aluminum, recycled stone, texture coating, composite wood flooring and glass.

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