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Trumen Seahaven Entertainment Space

Trumen Seahaven

Trumen Seahaven is an entertainment venue interior designed for puzzle solving games. The space covers 360 square meters over three floors, with game rooms on the first and third floors. Gray terrazzo is used on the floor, the walls are finished in cement, and the ceiling is painted with emulsion paint, creating a contrast between matte and glossy surfaces. An orange installation formed by three cuboids turns through the space and recalls a twisted band. Glass steps with an orange light layer and stainless steel wall strips shape a quiet, suspenseful atmosphere.

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The Attic Residential House

The Attic

The Attic is a residential interior design for a family home in Taipei, Taiwan. The home occupies an attic space six meters high. The living room, dining room and kitchen are placed in one open area without dividing walls, so daylight crosses the whole floor and family members can talk freely between the rooms. Iron, cement and wood are combined with white walls to balance the raw industrial character. The television is set on a swivel mount and can face the sofa, the dining room or the kitchen. Marble, quartz brick and light wood flooring define each area.

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Warm Hot Pot Restaurant

Warm Hot Pot

Warm Hot Pot is a seafood hot pot restaurant interior located in Keelung, Taiwan. Warm apricot yellow interprets the name of the brand, while black forms one of the main colors of the flagship store. On the ceiling, arc-shaped yellow curtains reinterpret the image of ocean waves. Spanish ceramic tiles are laid in a straight line from the entrance to the dining area to guide the flow of guests. A vertical garden on the dining area wall adds a natural atmosphere and echoes the fresh vegetables served. The interior connects the space with the local harbor culture.

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Cai Jia Model Room

Cai Jia

Cai Jia is a model room interior design located in Chongqing, China. The project covers an area of 150 square meters. Victorian design lines are reinterpreted through modern methods to form a new residential space. Soft furnishings follow the new Shanghai style, with attention to formal beauty and natural harmony. Blue is used as the main color and is combined with art decoration and furniture to keep the space bright and calm. Environmentally friendly materials, such as low emission paint, were used during construction. The design aims to offer a comfortable home for new urban residents.

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Wanda Plaza Sales Office

Wanda Plaza

Hai'an Wanda Plaza is a sales office interior created for a residential development in Nantong. The 650 square meter space is divided into four areas named Magnolia Hall, Inkstone Washing Pool, Golden Silkworm Workshop and Collection Court. The design draws on the local magnolia tree and the silk culture of Hai'an, combined with traditional Oriental elements. In the reception area, two rows of glass columns emphasize vertical lines, while a marble wall adds horizontal movement. A chandelier shaped like a silkworm cocoon lights the sand table area.

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ThoughtWorks Shenzhen Office

ThoughtWorks

ThoughtWorks is an office interior in Shenzhen, China. The design replaces the traditional closed office layout with open and connected spaces. Black, white and gray form the main tone, with accents of blue and red and with natural green plants. Smooth curves based on the contour lines of landscape terrain shape the lobby. A multifunctional area serves work, leisure, thinking and discussion. Conference rooms of several sizes support varied forms of communication. Large windows in the informal meeting area bring in natural light and outdoor views.

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