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The project is a living space created for a family of four with two kids. The dreamland atmosphere created by the home design comes not only from the fairy tale world created for children, but also from the futuristic sense and spiritual shock brought by the challenge on traditional home furnishings. Not being bound by rigid methods and patterns, the designer disintegrated traditional logic and presented a new interpretation of lifestyle.
Yingcheng Zhongcui is an exhibition center for a hot spring resort in Xiaogan, Hubei Province, China. The interior covers 723 square meters and follows the layout of the architecture, with halls in four directions for reception, negotiation, recreation and interaction. Gypsum gray and natural wood colors dominate the space. Wood, stone, hessian, bamboo and rattan are used, with rustic wooden chairs, a polished marble table and rattan handicrafts. Overhead, a chandelier combines branches and bubble-like acrylic lamps. The design joins local cultural elements with modern methods.
Living and Forging Together is the interior design of a residential house in Taichung, Taiwan, covering 217 square metres. The design brings the view of the lush garden landscape into the home. Minimalist and modest colours on the exterior blend with the colours of the natural setting. Semi-outdoor spaces such as a balcony and a terrace soften the boundary between indoor and outdoor areas. The porch is finished with wood grilles and slate bricks. Symmetrical floor-to-ceiling windows bring daylight into the rooms.
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Jinxiu is a restaurant interior located inside a commercial complex in Nanjing. The design covers 400 square meters and works with the many existing columns of the building. The columns are used to plan the flow line and the placement of the dining seats, giving the space a clear hierarchy. The layout follows a central axis that creates a sense of sequence. Forms are drawn from the abstract shape of a bright moon and from Jiangnan garden techniques, with rock and window scenery as decoration. Sea base cloth covers the walls and is hand painted with waterproof latex paint.
The Sea Refuses No River is a Teppanyaki restaurant interior located in the central area of Shanghai. The interior area is 478 square meters and the landscape area is 800 square meters. The design joins modern lines with traditional Chinese wood structure, recalling the iron window frames of Shikumen houses. Materials include copper imitating stainless steel, Hainan volcanic rock, oak wood veneer, gray marble and soft fabrics. A handmade wall carpet lines the aisle. Curved walls and a stepped ceiling suggest the movement of waves.
Masa is a beauty club interior located in Shanghai. The lobby artwork is inspired by a poem on the four seasons of life by the British poet Keats. Handmade brass artwork casts the shadows of English letters naming the four seasons through natural light, so the stages of life are compared to the changing seasons. The main area is finished in white Corian, with brass lines on the floor and a curved ceiling wall. Terrazzo and wood complete the material palette. Partitions organize the space, while soft fabric armchairs and an atomizing fireplace create a relaxed atmosphere.