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Banlan Hairdressing Salon

Wenhui Ruan Salon Interior Saturday, 26 August 2023

Banlan Hairdressing

Banlan Hairdressing is a hair salon interior located in Fuzhou, China. The facade uses raw concrete with very little decoration. Inside, a black box frames surfaces painted in International Klein Blue, a deep blue hue first mixed by the French artist Yves Klein. The plan is an L-shaped corridor, with washing and cutting stations on the left and a waiting area on the right. Tables and chairs in the waiting area vary in size and color. Metal, leather and paint are combined. The lighting simulates natural light, so hair color is seen correctly.

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Kun Hotel

Han Lu Hotel Interior Friday, 25 August 2023

Kun

Kun is the interior design of a hotel in a tourist area of Taichung, Taiwan, with a total floor area of 5620 square meters. The design gives special attention to the arcade aisle that leads to the parking lot and connects the ground floor with the first floor. The arches are formed with iron pipes fixed under the reinforced concrete ceiling at different slopes and angles. Light projected from the floor creates layers of light and shadow. The aim is to turn parking, a common difficulty in the area, into a calm and pleasant arrival.

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Owspace Bookstore

Cheng Yu Hsieh Bookstore Interior Thursday, 24 August 2023

Owspace

Owspace is a bookstore in Hangzhou, China, covering about 2800 square meters on three floors. A book wall ten meters tall rises beside the stairs and guides visitors upward. The facade unfolds like an ancient Chinese scroll. French windows bring outdoor greenery inside by day, while indoor lighting makes the building resemble a light box at night. Arched bookshelves let natural light reach every corner. Bookshelves and desks are made of stained hardwood, and a warm black color scheme unifies the floors, which hold reading areas, dining, a concert hall, a gallery and a picture book area.

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Floating Light Residence

ACG Design International Residence Interior Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Floating Light

Floating Light is a residential interior design located in a four-story building in Taichung City, Taiwan. The residence was completed in June 2019. An atrium brings natural light into the vertical space and guides circulation between the levels. Walls finished with mineral paint show changing patterns of light and shadow through the day. Natural masonry, marble, timber veneer and painted metalwork form a simple and repetitive texture. The layout creates a shared domain where the family can gather and interact.

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Pizza Marzano Select Restaurant

JYDP Restaurant Interior Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Pizza Marzano Select

Pizza Marzano Select is a pizza restaurant interior located in Shanghai. The design concept comes from the geometric shapes formed when a pizza is cut and shared. Half circle forms are applied to the facade opening, the columns and the kitchen walls. A feature wall carries thousands of blue acrylic sticks that can be arranged in different patterns. The ceilings use acoustic materials, and a curved ceiling section is finished with perforated acoustic panels. Flexible tables seat single guests, small groups and parties of more than ten people.

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Carving Time Sales Center

Beijing YBY Arts Design Co. , Ltd. Sales Center Interior Monday, 21 August 2023

Carving Time

Carving Time is a sales center interior design covering 1425 square meters. The sand plate area forms an independent space, and the layout meets the project display requirements. Walnut wood grilles are set in a vertical staggered array and combined with dark retro matte bricks, giving the space a quiet and retro character. Walnut wood and vertical metal bars are also used in the cultural and creative area. The lamps are joined with the roof, so the light beams pass through the ceiling. The intent is to create a place where daily life feels like home.

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