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The MeetNi Guesthouse

The MeetNi

In terms of design elements, it is not intended to be complicated or minimalist. It takes Chinese simple color as the base, but uses textured paint to leave space blank, which forms the oriental artistic conception in line with modern aesthetics. Modern humanistic home furnishings and traditional decorations with historical stories seem to be ancient and modern dialogues flowing in space, with a leisurely ancient charm.

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Xiu Shan Reception Center Residential

Xiu Shan Reception Center

With “Living in the Park” as a design concept, the design team has integrated a natural elements into the design to create an easy and open reception center without losing its sense of formality. The lightweight metal roof and straight metal bracket give a clear outline of the space, and since the facade is facing the North, it opens an opportunity to have a great glass visual effect. With a variety of greening methods, from the outside to the inside, the park, outdoor landscaping, indoor vertical gardening, breaking the traditional concept of enclosed serious reception center.

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After School Shared Residential Space

After School

After School is a shared interior space created for children during after-school hours. The open plan has no partitions, which increases the area available for activities. A treehouse-like ceiling adds the atmosphere of a secret site. Large curtain glass windows bring the outdoor greenery inside, and a reading zone is placed in front of the windows. Changes in floor level define the different areas and form a bookcase. Transparent and reflective materials help avoid dangerous corners. The space supports courses such as cooking, pottery, picture book reading and painting.

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Cozy White Residential

Cozy White

Cozy White is a residential interior design for a maisonette in Taipei, Taiwan. The home was planned for a family of four. A loft-style layout connects the two levels and makes use of daylight from both sides. White covers about 80 percent of the large walls, storage cabinets and stair structure, balanced by black and grey tones. Metal, marble, mirrored glass and warm wooden flooring are used. A space-saving spiral staircase with iron supports and wooden treads replaces the former stair. Concrete texture is applied to the beam surface instead of a false ceiling.

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Pipa Residential Apartment

Pipa

Apartment Pipa is a residential interior design for a 159 square meter apartment in Curitiba, Brazil. The living room, dining room and barbecue area are integrated to form one wide and unified space. A staircase made entirely of Corian acts as the focal point of the home and replaces a poorly placed original stair. Corian was selected for its flexibility and durability. Wood surfaces and the punctual use of strong colors give each area its own identity. Signed Brazilian art and design pieces add lightness and value local artists.

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Novex Coworking Hub

Novex Coworking

Set among mountains and lakes in picturesque Central Switzerland, 6280.ch coworking hub is a response to the growing need for flexible and accessible workspaces in rural areas of Switzerland. It offers local freelancers and small businesses a contemporary workspace with interiors that draw inspiration from the sites bucolic setting and pay homage to its industrial past while firmly embracing the nature of 21st century working life.

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