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Shan's Meal Restaurant

Shan's Meal

Shan's Meal is a restaurant interior design covering 500 square metres. The design draws on oriental aesthetics to create a calm and quiet atmosphere. A red terrazzo staircase stands near the centre of the plan and guides the spatial narrative. Cloud shaped art installations, linear forms and light art give the interior a modern character. Space and shadow interact to form a natural and rustic scene. The design renews traditional oriental themes while keeping the artistic feeling of Chinese space.

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Corner Villa Residential

Corner Villa

The Corner Villa is designed to cater to the owner's lifestyle and preferences, providing private spaces for hosting events and relaxation. The courtyard is placed at the rear, away from the parking area, while a deep balcony connects the cozy spaces to the main building. The villa's form utilizes broken and lozenge-shaped lines to create visual appeal and shadow play. Construction materials are prominently and exposedly used to design without the need for meticulous finishing.

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Starry Gaze Wedding Banquet Hall

Starry Gaze

Starry Gaze is a wedding banquet hall in Wuhan, China, designed for both young couples and their parents. The hall combines modern and traditional styles to suit the tastes of different generations. Lighting changes and adjustable installations allow the space to shift between a simple modern setting and a traditional Chinese wedding venue. A crystal pavilion hangs from the ceiling, with varying heights and a layered form inspired by the pointed roofs of ancient Chinese buildings. Mortise and tenon joints are used to form a stable structure.

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Xiamen Poly Tianyue interior design

Xiamen Poly Tianyue

Xiamen Poly Tianyue is an interior design inspired by the coastal landscape of Wuyuan Bay. The lustre of pearls, the shapes and lines of shells and the movement of waves are condensed into the main design elements. The local Southern style guides the character of the space, while a symmetrical line structure creates a clear sense of order. Patterned floral tiles are combined with the bat totem of Tianyue, and the contrast of black and white supports a simple and elegant effect. A sculptural piano recalls the form of pearl shells, and gold surfaces add a soft reflection.

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Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel

Delbar Khaneh

The interior merges the old with the new, elements meet functionality. The interior utilizes the existing brickwork and arched ceilings to frame a space that feels open yet intimate. Furnishings are selected for comfort and practicality, with a restrained palette that draws attention to the building’s original features. Lighting is strategically placed to highlight the textures and form of the space without overwhelming it. This design approach allows the history of the structure to stand at the forefront, providing a serene backdrop for modern living.

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Zhenlong Mansion Sales Office

Zhenlong Mansion

Zhenlong Mansion is a sales office in Beijing, China. The interior draws on the Directorate of Imperial Academy, a historic institution of ancient China. The layout follows the plan of a classical Chinese academy and is combined with a modern approach. Chinese red is used as the main color. Materials include wood, ancient wood grain stone, ceramic tile, metal and hand-painted wallpaper. The space covers 1270 square meters and contains a hall, a corridor, a negotiation area and a sand table area. The result is a calm, scholarly and artistic interior.

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