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Designer / Brand: Beijing Topace Architecture Design Ltd. Work: Life Lab Center Classification: Interior Date: Monday, 10 August 2026

Zhanjiang Chengfa Runyue

Zhanjiang Chengfa Runyue is a life lab center and sales space located in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. The interior covers 1391 square meters. The layout follows the angular form of the building and uses obtuse fold lines that widen views, bring in natural light and remove sharp corners. A central showcase opens onto an outdoor area that unites a stage, a fashion store and a cafe, while a separate exhibition zone remains quiet. Wood, limestone and treated terrazzo are used, and native plants improve indoor air quality.

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Designer / Brand: Jian Zhang Work: Space Design Classification: Interior Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026

Kangding Garden

Kangding Garden is a residential interior design project in Shanghai that includes a club and show flats. The club occupies 1,800 square metres on the first basement level and serves more than 300 residents. An entire wall of Italian Calacatta marble is framed by a tall arch at the entrance. A marble frame surrounds a view of a Chinese tallow tree in the sunken courtyard. Three-metre-high timber doors lead to a tea lounge and a private dining suite. Beige stone, dark timber and a recurring curved motif recall the character of old Shanghai.

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Designer / Brand: Mto & LARGE Work: Residential Classification: Interior Date: Saturday, 8 August 2026

Cest Lavie Villa

Cest Lavie Villa is a residential interior design located in Jinjiang District, Chengdu, China. The interior covers 478 square meters. The design joins Chinese and Western references under the theme of boundless light. Local elements such as the texture of Shu Embroidery and the colors of Sichuan Opera masks meet a contemporary French style. Floor-to-ceiling windows open the boundaries between rooms and admit natural light. Multifunctional private areas suit different living scenarios. Art installations and wall paintings are made with aged pigments and recycled materials.

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Designer / Brand: Norihiko Terai Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior Date: Friday, 7 August 2026

Teru Sushi

Teru Sushi is a sushi restaurant interior in Kitakyushu City, Japan. The 95 square metre space was created by renovating an existing dining venue. Guests enter through a passage inspired by the tea ceremony, which builds anticipation before the main room. A circular counter stands at the centre and acts as a stage, so every seat offers a clear view of the chef. Earthen walls, Italian tiles, ash wood and ceramic tiles made in the Mino pottery tradition surround a polished stone finish. Lighting highlights the cuisine and the craft.

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Designer / Brand: Miki Orihara Work: Private Hotels Classification: Interior Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026

Rinn Kyoto Miyagawasuji Hitotose Aki

Rinn Kyoto Miyagawasuji Hitotose Aki is a hotel interior located on Miyagawa-suji, a street in Kyoto that keeps a traditional streetscape. The design follows the strict local rules on building colors, shapes and styles. The lighting plan leads guests from dim light at the entrance to brighter rooms, and indirect lighting reveals the texture of the walls. Washi paper made with a local paper artist is used in several ways, including kakishibu treatment, koyori twisting and fukuro-bari layering. The aim is a calm and warm space for comfortable stays.

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Designer / Brand: Z-work Design Work: Model House Classification: Interior Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Happy Excursion

Happy Excursion is a model house interior in Shenzhen, China, covering about 418 square meters. The exhibition hall integrates wind, light and water to connect people with nature. The flooring carries a blue stone texture that suggests a calm river under the feet of visitors. A three-dimensional wall of Fantasy White Jade stone forms the central feature, and its surface changes as daylight shifts. A skylight panel with a light film creates soft lighting effects. The wooden cabinets are made from selected, dyed and finished wood veneer.

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