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House of the Mystic Art Private Residence

Ling-Fang Huang Private Residence Interior Thursday, 19 October 2023

House of the Mystic Art

House of the Mystic Art is a private residence in Taipei, Taiwan, that also serves as a workplace, since the owner hosts a live-streamed talk show at home. The apartment is three decades old and covers 152 square metres. The ceiling stands at 2.68 metres, while the maximum height under the beams is 2.13 metres, which created a sense of constraint. The floor plan was replanned to improve circulation and natural light. Ceilings were set at different heights to vary the visual experience. Materials include mineral paint, stone, wood, stainless steel, tile, glass and plants.

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Eataly Interior Design

Unique Store Fixtures Interior Design Interior Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Eataly

Eataly Toronto is tailored to the nuances of our growing city and is designed to enhance and augment social exchanges via the universal catalyst of great Italian food. It is only fitting that the traditional and enduring “passeggiata” is the inspiration behind the design for Eataly Toronto. This timeless ritual sees Italians each evening take to the main street and piazza, to stroll and socialize and occasionally stop at bars and shops along the way. This series of experiences calls for a new, intimate street scale at Bloor and Bay.

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Foglia Bathroom Collection

Creavit Bathroom Collection Sanitary Ware Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Foglia

Foglia is a bathroom collection that includes washbasins, toilet pans and furniture. The washbasins curve to follow their connection to the wall and are offered in round and rectangular shapes, with some models placed on a matching countertop. The collection also includes a curved mirror and shelf unit, a mobile cabinet with brake mechanism wheels, an integrated towel holder, a jewelry drawer and a tray. Three color coating options are available. The design is inspired by thin concave surfaces that carry water on the surface rather than inside a volume.

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Zmake Office

Xiaobo Ye Office Interior Monday, 16 October 2023

Zmake

Zmake is an office interior design covering 1100 square meters. The layout is organized around a 21 meter T shaped corridor, which serves as an information gallery and an interactive space that every person passes before entering the work area. Bamboo weaving is used as the main decorative element, appearing as twisting forms at the entrance and the bar, as large arrays above the corridor, and as enclosing screens in the reception and incubation center. Bamboo, terrazzo, paint and stainless steel are the main materials. The design focuses on the relationship between people and space.

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Whyte Woolf Fitness Club

Arthur Yang Fitness Club Interior Sunday, 15 October 2023

Whyte Woolf

Whyte Woolf is a fitness club interior in Chongqing, China, covering 1500 square meters. The design gives attention to spirit rather than shape. Contemporary art is used as decoration throughout the club, including figures wearing gas masks. The intention is to remind members of air pollution and to encourage them to protect the environment while they exercise. Terrazzo, artificial wood, steel plate and recyclable materials are used. The elements are kept simple, so careful workmanship is needed to realize the concept.

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Wall of Hope Business Office

SHAO-FONG WANG Business Office Interior Saturday, 14 October 2023

Wall of Hope

Wall of Hope is a business office designed for a company that sells construction materials. The interior covers 86 square metres with a height of 2.6 metres and includes three conference areas. Warm wood and black painted surfaces form the main visual character. Materials include black paint, plywood, walnut, black painted glass and plastic flooring. A large wood panel is placed above the centre of the conference room, with a video wall below it. A display wall and a sample storage cabinet combine storage and exhibition, while varied lighting gives each area a distinct atmosphere.

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