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Gemdale Casa Oia Sales Center

Gemdale Casa Oia

Gemdale Casa Oia is the interior design of a property sales center in Beihai, China. The 1060 square meter space takes nature as its theme and expresses the relationship between mountain and sea. A minimalist design language narrates the rolling form of sea waves and translates the form into an art installation. Black, white, gray and warm tones are combined with hues drawn from the sea. Stone-like artworks on the walls show the transition of different blue shades. The materials include art paint, grey stone, cement stone and metal plate.

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The Japanese Restaurant  Hotel

The Japanese Restaurant

The Japanese Restaurant is an all-day dining restaurant inside a luxury resort in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The 401 square meter space serves Edomae sushi, teppanyaki, kaiseki cuisine and a la carte dishes. A long corridor with a lattice inspired by Kanuma Kumiko craft leads to the reception and the main dining room, which overlooks Mount Nantai. Teppanyaki and sushi counters, a tatami room, a private room and terrace seating surround the main area. Aluminum die-cast lattices, yellow Juraku walls and a carved red panel of local plants are used.

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Sinic Life Sales Center

Sinic Life

Sinic Life is a sales center interior located in the Heart Lake district of Nanchang, China. The design follows a white, modern and simple aesthetic inspired by the idea of staring at the starry sky. Curved forms replace symmetrical layouts, and the interior is shaped by light and shadow instead of added decoration. Terrazzo, gradient glass, plain white patterned marble, metal and wood finishes are used as the main materials. The result is a calm and futuristic setting that joins commercial function with visitor experience.

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Childlike Dream Sales Center

Childlike Dream

Childlike Dream is a sales center for residential properties in Yibin, Sichuan Province, China. The 2500-square-meter interior includes a lobby, a negotiation area, a leisure area and a model room area. The theme of dream and childhood guides the whole space. Lively colors and furnishings drawn from childhood memories fill the lobby. Pink is used in the negotiation area to create a warm and dreamy atmosphere. Red and blue make the leisure area welcoming for families who rest during negotiations. The design seeks comfort for visitors of all ages.

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Sensory Aesthetic Wine Tasting House

Sensory Aesthetic

Sensory Aesthetic is a wine tasting house set among tall trees in the gardens of Mangabeira Palace in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The house is designed to support the collecting and tasting of wine. Natural materials such as wood and stone cover the external and internal walls, and leather is used on the furniture, creating a cozy and intimate ambiance. The wine cellar is air-conditioned and automated. Through an application, the visitor selects a country and LED lights illuminate all labels from that region. An outdoor deck offers further seating.

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Shen Yang Cofco Sales Office

Shen Yang Cofco

Shen Yang Cofco is a sales office in Shenyang, China, covering an area of 1400 square meters. The interior avoids the commercial appearance of a conventional sales office and creates a calm, natural setting inspired by a forest. A skylight and floor-to-ceiling windows bring daylight inside and link the sky, the courtyard and the architecture. Art and cultural displays are combined with the marketing function, so viewing, experience and use are blended. The design reflects local culture and offers a quiet place away from the busy city.

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