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Designer / Brand: Shen Junwei Work: Shopping Mall Classification: Interior Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Xiangcheng Paradise Walk

Xiangcheng Paradise Walk is a shopping mall interior in Suzhou. The total area is 145000 square meters, with six floors above ground and two floors below ground. The design concept, dancing waters in forested streams, joins the elegance of Suzhou classical garden waters with the ecological waters of Xiangcheng. Seven commercial floors are divided into four themed spaces, including Moon Island, a cross level urban natural island on the upper levels. Stone, wood grain, bronze and white aluminum panels are used, and a glass roof brings daylight into the atrium.

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Designer / Brand: Gabriela Casagrande Work: Apartment Classification: Interior Date: Monday, 14 September 2026

Sunrise

Sunrise is a 320 square meter apartment interior in Curitiba, Brazil. The design follows minimalist principles and treats natural light as a central element. Natural oak veneer, limestone and neutral textiles form a soft palette. Custom millwork is integrated into the walls to give visual continuity between the living areas. The open layout allows fluid circulation and views of Barigui Park and the city skyline. Custom pieces, including the gourmet table and the Dolomite Armchair, reinforce the identity of the project. The intent is a calm urban retreat that supports well-being.

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Designer / Brand: Adrian Hung Work: Apartment Living Classification: Interior Date: Sunday, 13 September 2026

T Haven

The project involves designing and constructing a spacious apartment. This residence will feature multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and various living spaces to meet the needs of a modern family. The design will focus on creating a comfortable, functional and aesthetically pleasing environment. A floating staircase will serve as a highlight, drawing visitors attention as they explore the art pieces displayed around the room. This blend of art, design and functionality will create a unique and inviting atmosphere for visitors.

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Designer / Brand: Yuan Zhuang Work: Exhibition Hall Classification: Interior Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026

Nanjing City Wall Museum

Nanjing City Wall Museum exhibition hall is an interior space that presents the history of the Nanjing City Wall. The hall covers 2500 square meters on the basement floor, with ceiling heights of six and four meters. Five zones explain the wall's construction, preservation and cultural value. An array space built from nearly a thousand inscribed city bricks is supported by steel structures. Fair-faced concrete and custom aluminum panels form the display walls. More than twenty interactive modules, including 3D sandboxes and tactile artifacts, serve visitors of all ages.

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Designer / Brand: Nobuaki Miyashita Work: Office Classification: Interior Date: Friday, 11 September 2026

Embraced in Recycled Steel

Embraced in Recycled Steel is an office interior built with recycled steel supplied by Kyoei Steel. Angle steel, rebars, and flat bars are left exposed to emphasize material strength and texture. Structural elements that are usually concealed become aesthetic focal points. Barcode and QR code motifs extend across wall finishes and stair railings, linking the space to the company identity. Steel ceiling louvers hold seamless linear LED lighting that highlights the motifs. The interior shows the potential of repurposed materials in a contemporary workplace.

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Designer / Brand: Li Xiang Work: Global Flagship Store Classification: Interior Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026

Top Toy

Top Toy is the interior design of a global flagship store located on Nanjing East Road in Shanghai. The store uses a gamified spatial language inspired by toy packaging and classic gaming consoles. The facade recalls a blister package, and the staircases are arranged like game levels. Colorful character zones, coffee spots and building blocks form scenes that guide exploration. Modular construction and bold colors support the playful theme. The design aims to make physical retail interactive and emotionally engaging for visitors of all ages.

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