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Thankusir Neverland Restaurant

Thankusir Neverland

The area of whole project is quite large, the cost of electricity and water transformation and central air-conditioning is high, as well as other kitchen hardware and equipment, so the available budget on interior space decoration is quite limited, thus designers take the “nature beauty of the building itself ", which delivers a big surprise. The roof has been modified by installing different sized sky-lights on top. During the day time, the sun shines through the sky-lights, creates nature and harmonized light effect.

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Yufengyuan Restaurant

Yufengyuan

Yufengyuan is a restaurant interior covering 1100 square meters. The design refers to the culture of the Yellow River. A passage of 50 meters follows the line of the river through the space. Eight metal boxes of different heights are placed along the passage. Each box seats one family and is named after a small creature, such as a butterfly, a frog or a bee. The finish of each box follows the character of the creature. All boxes are raised, so entering a box becomes a moment of ritual. The main materials are terrazzo, steel plate, bamboo and latex paint.

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Morph Bar

Morph

Morph is a bar and event venue in Shenzhen, China, with a total construction area of 1,000 square meters. The interior combines traditional Chinese materials with modern structural forms. The color palette of red, blue, black, yellow and gold is inspired by the Forbidden City and the Five Elements. Functional areas are arranged around a central activity space 7 meters high, with capacity for 100 people and theatre acoustics. A mezzanine and a curved double-height structure divide and define the space. Spatial installations can be changed to suit different events.

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Lvdu Yanmingxu Sales Center

Lvdu Yanmingxu

Lvdu Yanmingxu is an interior design project for a sales center in the Yanming Lake Scenic Area of Zhengzhou, China. The design explores the relevance of modernism within the local geographical and cultural context. The beauty of the architecture is shown through changes of light and shadow. The form draws on the mortise and tenon joint used in traditional Chinese timber structures, reinterpreted with modern methods. The open space is full of light and surrounded by layers of greenery. Nature, light, sound and air create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

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Blooming Peonies Picturesque Sale Center

Blooming Peonies Picturesque

Blooming Peonies Picturesque is a sales reception center designed for a property development in Shandong, China. The plan places an exhibition area at the center and adds four discussion areas in different styles. The reception hall features a decorative lighting fixture with floral tassels that recalls the pink tones of the peony. Grey marble surfaces, dark brown details, brushed bronze-colored stainless steel and striped wood are combined with mint green accents. Stone sculptures and layered lighting recall the peony, the theme of the interior.

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Symbiotic Sustainability Office

Symbiotic Sustainability

Symbiotic Sustainability is an office interior of 500 square meters in Taichung City, Taiwan. The layout divides the space into front, middle and rear areas, holding a conference area, a reading area and individual work booths. Book walls act as the main element and store a large number of books, with room for future growth. Light colored materials ease eye strain during long working hours. Carpets in the conference area reduce floor noise and dust. A heat exchanger filters fine particles to improve air quality. Floor-to-ceiling windows link the interior with the planted outdoor space.

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