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Sberbank Headquarters Atrium

Sberbank Headquarters

Swiss architecture office Evolution Design in partnership with Russian architecture studio T+T architects has designed a spacious multifunctional atrium at the new corporate headquarters of Sberbank in Moscow. The daylight flooded atrium houses diverse coworking spaces and a coffee bar, with the suspended diamond shaped meeting room being the focal point of the internal courtyard. The mirror reflections, glazed internal façade and the use of plants add the sense of spaciousness and continuity.

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Slow Bakery Retail Design

Slow Bakery

Slow Bakery is a retail bakery interior created within a former garage in Magong, Penghu County, Taiwan. Natural wood tones and textured concrete finishes give the space a warm and professional character. A wooden entrance door shaped like a loaf of bread, fitted with a brass handle, reflects the brand identity. A terrazzo counter and pegboard walls add function and order. Reclaimed wood and veneer panels support sustainability. Careful spatial planning improves customer flow and hygiene, and the whole interior reflects a dedication to artisanal baking.

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Quattro Beach Spa Resort Hotel

Quattro Beach Spa

Quattro Beach Spa is a resort hotel interior design located 12 kilometers from Alanya. The hotel is built on an area of 20,000 square meters and offers 438 rooms in seven room types. The interior draws on French architecture, with references to Romanesque arches, monastery facades and elegant street frontages. Natural stone, wooden textures and fine glass details are combined throughout. A central courtyard with a fountain forms the heart of the building. Custom furniture, a bespoke chandelier and carved marble pieces complete the common areas.

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Zhuhai Jiuzhou Poly Tianhe Jinghu Villa

Zhuhai Jiuzhou Poly Tianhe Jinghu

Zhuhai Jiuzhou Tianhe Jinghu is a villa interior design of 645 square meters in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province. Classic blue is the theme color, combined with plain wood and textured stone for a calm and vibrant atmosphere. The concept refers to the flight studies of Leonardo da Vinci. The living room follows an LDK layout with wide French windows, a metal propeller ceiling fan, a clock with an aircraft pattern and blue aircraft back chairs. Materials include smooth granite, nubuck leather, multi-layer solid wood flooring and ashlar brick.

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Hilton Shenzhen World Exhibition Center Business Hotel

Hilton Shenzhen World Exhibition Center

Hilton Shenzhen World Exhibition Center is a business hotel interior of 36,600 square meters in Shenzhen Airport New Town. The hotel is connected to the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. The design draws on local cultures of shipping, exhibition and the ocean. Container and sail motifs appear as alternating blocks, original artworks and curved lines. The lobby is kept minimal to hold large crowds in peak season, while the lounge offers sofa sets and long tables for meetings. The restaurant on the third floor lets guests reach the center from the sky loggia.

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The Animal Backbone Retail Store

The Animal Backbone

The Animal Backbone is a retail store interior located in Shanghai, inside a historic building that once served as a slaughterhouse and is now a cultural and creative center. The space covers 100 square meters and is built with metal plate, mirror and glass. The layout follows the walking track of a cat, and a circle divides the inner and outer areas. Doors and windows allow views between the two zones, while living room, dining, kitchen and bathroom scenes are arranged inside. The design invites reflection on people and animals sharing the city.

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