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Yulanshan Sales Center

Yulanshan

CR Land Yulanshan is a sales center located in Lanzhou. The interior covers 3261 square meters and is organized on high and low levels. Stone is the main material. In the reception lobby, a lampshade carved from a single stone echoes a stone background wall. Marble surfaces are rough cut with a precise cutting machine and then carved, which creates a subtle play of light and shadow. The staircase is deconstructed into a sculptural volume that links the art gallery and the exhibition hall. The design follows a simple and elegant style that reflects local culture.

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Lego Activity Center Retail

Lego Activity Center

Lego Activity Center is an interior design for a children's educational space located next to Yangfushan Park. The concept is play while learning, learn while playing. Modules of Lego blocks inspire the arcs, circles and woven elements of the interior. A curved wooden amphitheater cabinet stores books and forms an area for rest and interaction. A spiral staircase with solid wood handrails connects the two levels. The hall is finished with non-toxic and odorless paint, and the floor is paved with materials refined from linseed oil.

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Riverview Villa Residence

Riverview Villa

Riverview Villa is the interior design of a four story single family house in Chongqing, China. The house stands with the mountain behind it and faces the Yangtze River. A four dimensional decomposition method shapes flowing public spaces that connect across the floors, and glass walls blur the line between inside and outside. Four bedrooms face the river to keep privacy and comfort. Two light patios bring daylight and air circulation to the rooms near the mountain. A garden lawn and an infinity pool extend the living space toward the river landscape.

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Wanda City Exhibition Center

Wanda City

Lanzhou Wanda City is an exhibition center in Lanzhou, China. The interior covers 3000 square meters and includes a reception hall and a sales area. The design draws on the local Danxia landform and on the silk and brocade traditions of the city. Smooth curves, layered geometric forms and refined materials create a calm and elegant atmosphere. A champagne gold railing on the second floor is set against a large white background. Stepped walls extend into the canopy above the sand table, and lighting lines run along both sides of the escalator.

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Meeting Future Sales Center

Meeting Future

Meeting Future is a sales center located in Jinan, China, covering about 1950 square meters. The interior is arranged as a creative art space with the atmosphere of an art exhibition hall. A bright red spiral staircase forms a strong contrast with the white tones. Red decorative balls extend through the space and add a sense of movement. Circles and curves shape a calm and balanced composition within a stable gray color system. Large curved blank wall surfaces support the immersive visual experience. The design invites visitors to think and to imagine the future.

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The Crown Lounge

The Crown

The Crown is a lounge set on the 25th floor and rooftop of a hotel in Hong Kong. The interior covers 6000 square feet across two levels of 3000 square feet each. The main level holds a bar, a performance stage, a seating lounge and velvet booths. A curved grand hallway leads to private rooms and to a balcony with a skyline view. The rooftop terrace offers a quieter setting. The design follows the Art Deco style and uses marble, glass and metal inlays. Curved mirrors were fitted to align with the marble pieces and the inlays.

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