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K11 Musea Carpark Transportation Hub

K11 Musea Transportation Hub Interior Tuesday, 19 September 2023

K11 Musea Carpark

K11 Musea Carpark is a four-storey car park designed for a mixed-use waterfront development in Hong Kong. Each floor is identified by a single colour to build a visual memory of the space. Vibrantly coloured walls and floors, clear traffic signs and contemporary graffiti create a lively atmosphere. The B2 level connects to the shopping mall entrance and is fitted with grids of light bulbs, metallic ceilings, red brick walls and checkered floors. Lighting follows the direction of traffic to guide cars and to ease the effect of the low ceiling.

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Modern and Nature Residence

Wei Ting Lin Residence Interior Monday, 18 September 2023

Modern and Nature

The design concept of the project is derived from the flying clouds in the sky, which one can admire from the living room of the house. This concept has indicated the enthusiasm of the client towards aviation sport. The modern customized furniture, the application of different materials and achieving passive ventilation are the highlights of the design. The space layout has been remodeled to meet the needs of the family, adding detailed designs to create a modern and pleasant living environment.

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Dreams Chasing Life and Art Showroom

Peihe Xie Life and Art Showroom Interior Sunday, 17 September 2023

Dreams Chasing

Dreams Chasing is a life and art showroom located inside a suburban shopping mall in Shantou, China. The 480 square metre space is used to display furniture and mattresses. The site is a narrow rectangular area with a standard column grid and evenly spaced windows on the north and south walls. Simple geometric volumes are inserted into the structure to divide and connect the interior. An arc-shaped form with an open hole lets the spaces penetrate each other. Concrete, white latex paint, black latex paint and plastic flooring are used.

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Grand Canal Sales Office

Chao Wang Sales Office Interior Saturday, 16 September 2023

Grand Canal

Grand Canal is a sales office interior located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, with an area of 1546 square meters. The design takes water as its main theme and refers to the local canal culture of Hangzhou. White exterior wall paint, classical pattern boards, metal frames and floor-to-ceiling windows are combined with white wall tiles and bluestone paths. The natural stone floor carries a continuous wave-shaped pattern. The optimized courtyard layout links the interior rooms with the outdoor landscape features.

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Beans Restaurant and Cafe

Vincent Chi-Wai Chiang Restaurant and Cafe Interior Friday, 15 September 2023

Beans

Beans is a cafe and restaurant in Ma On Shan, Hong Kong, serving coffee, desserts and light meals. The interior covers 2263 square feet and has no windows, so the design takes the form of a crystal cave. Reflective surfaces and warm lighting brighten the space and reduce the feeling of enclosure. A waving stainless steel surface forms a lake near the entrance ceiling, and narrow rocks are made by three-dimensional printing. A tree stands at the centre and grows toward the light. The dessert bar is placed near the entrance to ease ordering.

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Piccola Enoteca Restaurant

Iun Lung Lu Restaurant Interior Thursday, 14 September 2023

Piccola Enoteca

Piccola Enoteca is an Italian restaurant interior located in Zhubei City, Taiwan. The design occupies six floors on a narrow site facing the street. Balconies with black handrails shape the facade, while large doors and windows add depth to the exterior. Each floor is defined by a different use and by a color that remains part of one unified system. The basement is formed like a grotto with a mysterious ambiance. An internal courtyard extends the visual depth and draws the view upward to starry lighting fixtures. Materials include hand made blackened steel, marble and wood.

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