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Hotels need to be local, open, and inclusive. The designer was inspired by the dragon and phoenix, a traditional Chinese mythological animal. The walls are made of curved beige marble and copper panels, the shape symbolizing the flying posture of the dragon. The crystal chandelier on the ceiling is an abstract representation of the shape of a phoenix. The whole space presents a sense of organic flow. This also reflects the respect and inheritance of culture.
Meinger Cracow is a hybrid hotel interior that combines the services of an international economy hotel with shared areas such as a guest kitchen and a games zone. The interior occupies 450 square metres over five levels. The ground floor holds the common areas, while the upper floors hold the rooms and dormitories. The room structure is flexible, ranging from double rooms and private shared rooms to beds in shared dormitories. The design draws on motifs from Krakow, including magic, chessboards and old shop windows. Custom carpets and wallpapers were made.
Haimen Vanke Jadeite is a sales center in Haimen, Jiangsu Province, China. The interior covers 2000 square meters and uses the large-span, high-ceiling character of the building. The layout follows the traditional courtyard plan and refers to the local history of the sea gate. A marble coffee table and soft seating form a relaxed lounge area, while blue tones recall the fishing life of the region. Two wooden volumes hold the VIP room and the children's area, enclosed by floor-to-ceiling glass for privacy. A large staircase turns upward through the space.
Pengzhanhui Square is a sales center of 600 square meters located in Shenzhen, China. The moon, a long-standing Chinese symbol of love and reunion, is the theme of the interior. The design connects this classical image with a contemporary lifestyle. Terrazzo, gradient glass, interlocking boards and wood finishes are used to create a calm atmosphere in light colors. In the model area, wooden grilles cross vertically and horizontally to link people with nature. Light beams under the slanted ceiling shape a pure and elegant space.
Time of Nature is a residential interior design for a four-story house in a quiet alley of Shanghai. Each floor has its own theme: a dining and reception area, a reading and meditation space, a relaxed drinking space, and a calm bedroom space. Curves shape the ceilings, the stair handrail and the wall corners. Large old steel windows on the north and south sides bring in natural light. Old wood and antique furniture give the rooms a natural and historical character. The original ceiling was removed to reveal the pitched roof, which was relaid with old wood.
My Dream Home is the renovation of an 80 square metre garden apartment in Hangzhou for a family of five. The original home was cramped, with poor lighting and ventilation, an inefficient layout and limited privacy. Internal walls were removed to form an open kitchen and dining area, a study, two bathrooms and three bedrooms. Electric sliding and floor-to-ceiling glass windows increase daylight and connect the interior with the garden. Sliding walls and multifunctional furniture adapt the space, while step-free access, non-slip floors and handrails support older residents.
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Reconstruct Boundary is a residential interior design for a family of four in Taiwan. The project is the renovation of a ten-year-old apartment with a total area of 495.8 square meters. Unnecessary partitions were removed to blur the boundaries between the areas. A custom suspended ironwork shelf connects the living room and the dining room. Dark tones mark the social area, while lighter tones define the private area. The former enclosed room beside the kitchen was opened as a study room and social hall. A sliding glass door keeps children in view.
Engawa Redefining Family Spaces in Traditional Japanese Architecture; Engawa, a distinct feature of traditional Japanese architecture, serves as a bridge between the interior and exterior spaces, blurring boundaries while delineating spatial functions. This architectural element has inspired a novel approach to family interactions, particularly in the design of middle rooms that seamlessly connect the living room, dining area, and study without spatial interference. Drawing from the structural essence of engawa, this innovative design provides ample family storage space.
Minmetals Platinum Courtyard is a sales center interior located in Yingkou, China. The design takes the courtyard as its starting point and links natural scenery with the internal space. Four themed areas refer to the traditional arts of the zither, chess, calligraphy and painting. Traditional ink paintings, paper umbrellas, lanterns, relief work and bronze figures are used as decoration. A large bird shaped chandelier is formed from 128 round glass pieces joined with copper wire. Gray toned colors give the interior a calm and quiet character.
Staying away from the dust and never leaving the city is a condition for modern people to choose to live. Tailewa Manor is an architectural form of a villa located in the East District of Chiayi. It has resort beauty and living functions. Here, there are 700 bald cypress trees and more than 90,000 shrubs in the building hinterland. In the form of a forest manor with three cars and a single courtyard, all the details of the designer’s interior design are reflected in the beautiful environment and architectural lines.
The floor is shared by two unique professionals- advocates and architects that calls for varied hierarchical orders. Choice and detailing of elements was an endeavor to keep the overall look grounded, earthy and to revive the local artistry and building materials. The blend and application of eco-friendly materials, size of openings, all have been driven by recalling the local climate to make an agreeable environment re-arousing the lost practices together structuring sustainable practice.
Reflections Impress is an office interior design created for a software engineering company in Taipei. The office covers 694.2 square meters on the twelfth floor of a commercial building. Each department requires an access control system, so the layout is arranged like a maze of arcs and glass. The reception wall is beveled, so the logo is seen by visitors leaving the elevator. Materials include glass, white baking lacquer, silver marble, tile, aluminum grilles, wood and stone. The corporate color red connects the areas.