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Leding Bespoke Retail Space

Leding Bespoke

Leding Bespoke is a retail space designed for a made-to-measure menswear tailor in Shaoxing, China. The main entrance is on the second floor and is reached by a staircase framed with blue laminated glass. A sculpture named Time Flow, formed by 698 movable cubes of 100 millimetres each, stands at the centre of the space. Circulation is arranged around Time Flow, with areas for measuring, cutting and sewing. Finishes include polished white tile, textured white paint, black matte metal and white terrazzo. Old tools and 3D printed body props recall the handmade tailoring process.

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Spazio Lenovo Flagship store

Spazio Lenovo

Spazio Lenovo is a flagship store interior set over two floors, with a total area of 900 square meters. The ground floor is a flexible exhibition space that can also host promotional events and shows. Display tables have thin glass tops with recessed monitors for digital product information. A large LED wall rises through the ceiling and is visible from the street. The staircase is clad in dichroic glass, and the steps carry LED lighting. Thirteen vertical green columns form a garden area, so technology and nature are combined.

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Fon 23 Office Building

Fon 23

Fon 23 is an office building interior designed around green building principles. The project covers 5561.1 square meters and was completed in Taichung, Taiwan. Extensive planting and water features on each floor help regulate the microclimate and reduce heat. Plants also increase oxygen and improve air quality. A beehive-shaped multi-layer green wall forms a vertical garden of flowers and grass. Solar panels on the roof generate about 25.8 kilowatts. Elevators use permanent-magnet motors and a power regeneration system. Shared halls and public facilities are open to companies and charities.

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Lvyou Road Jinmao Sales Offices

Lvyou Road Jinmao

Lvyou Road Jinmao is a sales office interior design covering 1200 square meters in Shandong, China. The layout follows eastern principles of symmetry and a clear center, and the landscape structure is arranged to support the overall composition. The plan organizes the rhythm and order of the space and the flow of visitors. Viewing points along the route are defined, and areas are reserved for the display of art. Marble, metal, wood veneer, leather and silk are used. The result is a calm and quiet setting within a modern city.

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Jiutang Office Space

Jiutang

Jiutang is an office interior design for the headquarters of a large design company. The interior covers 2600 square meters and is divided into three parts. A reception hall of 400 square meters holds a reception desk and a reception area. A workspace of 1500 square meters serves more than 200 designers and includes an open office area and several meeting rooms. A business area of 700 square meters is used for talks with customers and partners. The mountains around the building inspired the geometric forms and oblique lines. Lighting is used to shape the atmosphere.

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Changjiang Plaza Sales Center

Changjiang Plaza

Changjiang Plaza is a sales center in Yichang, China, with a total area of 1500 square meters. The interior draws on the local landscape and culture of the city. The layout is bilaterally symmetrical and creates a dignified atmosphere. The main materials are stone, hand painted wallpaper and metal printed panels. A metal grille in the front hall frames a landscape view, and mirrors above the sand table reflect dim and even lights. White and warm gray tones, lines and blocks are combined to add harmony and rhythm to the space.

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