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Ecco  Office

Ecco

Ecco Xi'an is an office interior design located in Xi'an, China, covering an area of 1344 square meters. Nordic design elements present a natural and active working atmosphere and extend the brand concept into the space. Open and diversified work areas are combined with varied colors to support the creativity of employees and to balance people and space. Interacting blocks form superimposed parts, and the collage of materials creates contrasting scenes. A leather brick wall recalls the city wall of Xi'an, and shoe lasts decorate the background wall.

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The Tree Restaurant

The Tree

The Tree is a restaurant interior located in a shopping mall in Shenyang, China, covering 380 square meters. The ceiling is formed into a cloud sea made of pure white glass fibers, which appears undulating and soft. A large tree stands at the center of the space, and dozens of plants divide the functions and guide the walking route. Lighting simulates natural light so that the plants receive enough energy in a cold northern climate. A mirror at the meeting of ceiling and wall extends the cloud surface. Materials include a herringbone floor, fireproof membrane and granitic plaster.

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Light and Shadow Residential House

Light and Shadow

Light and Shadow is a residential interior design of about 139 square meters in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. The layout includes an entrance, a living room, a dining room, a changing room, one bedroom and two bathrooms. Open planning replaces solid walls, so the spaces remain continuous. Materials include steel brushed veneer, titanium plate, natural stone, marble, glass and warm wood flooring. The main television wall is built from stone blocks, with a mirror below that extends the view. Low-chroma colors and layered lighting shape the interior.

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Hello Papaya SOK Cafe

Hello Papaya SOK

Hello Papaya is a cafe interior located in a business center in Moscow, created for a fast food chain serving European and Asian cuisine. The space covers 50 square meters and is divided into three zones: a fast bar seating area, a classic dining area and a soft seating area with sofas. Simple abstract geometric shapes and metal frames with meshes suggest a tropical setting. A large metal cloud above the counter marks the pick up point. Calm gray plastered walls act as a background for bright brand colors, and the floor uses handmade terrazzo tiles.

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ServiceNow Office Interior Design

ServiceNow

ServiceNow is an office interior design covering 1800 square meters across two connected buildings. The layout replaces closed cubicles with semi open-space seating arranged as working neighborhoods. The concept came from research on the idea of a neighborhood, both as a space and as a local population. A simple partition sketch with a thin border and a diagonal crossing shaped the reception pattern, the open phone booths and the partitions. Reclaimed wood is used in the cafeteria kitchen island and tribune, and recycled building blocks form the island base.

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K11 ArtHouse Cinema

K11 ArtHouse

K11 Art House is a cinema interior located in Hong Kong, China. The design is themed on a snow mountain residence, inspired by Swiss alpine architecture, and carries traditional building elements into a modern commercial space. The venue covers 6034 square meters and combines at least five consumption formats, including a music store, an open bar, an exhibition space, a performance center and a personalized social service. Marble, aluminum, fabric, carpet and glass are used throughout. The intent is to develop the cinema into a recreational complex.

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