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Designer / Brand: Peng Zhang Work: Homestay Classification: Interior Date: Friday, 13 October 2023

Half of the Mountain

Half of the Mountain is a homestay interior located in the Maoshan scenic area of Jintan, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The design covers nearly 5000 square meters of building and interior space, set within a forest on a tea mountain. Traditional materials from the surroundings are used, including rammed earth, clay plaster, gravel, raw stone, timber, local bamboo, clay fired green tiles and black bricks. Guests can join tea picking, tea making and packaging activities. The intent is to present the local landscape, Taoist culture and craft traditions.

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Designer / Brand: Lichen Ding Work: Guesthouse Classification: Interior Date: Thursday, 12 October 2023

The MeetNi

In terms of design elements, it is not intended to be complicated or minimalist. It takes Chinese simple color as the base, but uses textured paint to leave space blank, which forms the oriental artistic conception in line with modern aesthetics. Modern humanistic home furnishings and traditional decorations with historical stories seem to be ancient and modern dialogues flowing in space, with a leisurely ancient charm.

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Designer / Brand: Evolution Design Work: Hub Classification: Interior Date: Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Novex Coworking

Set among mountains and lakes in picturesque Central Switzerland, 6280.ch coworking hub is a response to the growing need for flexible and accessible workspaces in rural areas of Switzerland. It offers local freelancers and small businesses a contemporary workspace with interiors that draw inspiration from the sites bucolic setting and pay homage to its industrial past while firmly embracing the nature of 21st century working life.

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Designer / Brand: Creative Group Work: Shared Residential Space Classification: Interior Date: Tuesday, 10 October 2023

After School

After School is a shared interior space created for children during after-school hours. The open plan has no partitions, which increases the area available for activities. A treehouse-like ceiling adds the atmosphere of a secret site. Large curtain glass windows bring the outdoor greenery inside, and a reading zone is placed in front of the windows. Changes in floor level define the different areas and form a bookcase. Transparent and reflective materials help avoid dangerous corners. The space supports courses such as cooking, pottery, picture book reading and painting.

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Designer / Brand: Muchuan Xu Work: Exhibition Center Classification: Interior Date: Monday, 9 October 2023

Nam Kwong Building

Exhibition Center of Nam Kwong Building is an interior design for a property exhibition space in Zhuhai. The space covers about 950 square meters and includes a sand table display, a negotiation area and a VIP reception. Blue grey tones, grey oak pattern veneer and bronze metallic colors are combined through different textures and materials. Forest plants are placed among black stainless steel lines. The design refers to the idea of a vertical forest. The intent is to offer a calm and green place within a busy city.

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Designer / Brand: Iun Lung Lu Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior Date: Sunday, 8 October 2023

Piccola Enoteca

Piccola Enoteca is an Italian restaurant interior located in Zhubei City, Taiwan. The design occupies six floors on a narrow site facing the street. Balconies with black handrails shape the facade, while large doors and windows add depth to the exterior. Each floor is defined by a different use and by a color that remains part of one unified system. The basement is formed like a grotto with a mysterious ambiance. An internal courtyard extends the visual depth and draws the view upward to starry lighting fixtures. Materials include hand made blackened steel, marble and wood.

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