Design News Magazine - Design News and Inspiration

Designer / Brand: Shanhejinyuan Work: Marketing Center Classification: Interior Date: Monday, 18 May 2026

First Shiguangli

First Shiguangli is a marketing center in Beijing, China. The interior joins a sales office with a bookstore to form a composite space. The design turns the sales area into a book island set within a busy city. Light is guided into the rooms to shape quiet zones for reading and rest. A lighting element named Light of Life is made of metal and measures 1450 millimeters in diameter and 2700 millimeters in height. The project was completed in 2021. The intent is to slow the pace of a visit and to offer a calm cultural experience.

Continue reading about First Shiguangli Marketing Center

Designer / Brand: Jeremy Tung Work: Reception Center Classification: Interior Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026

Refined Serenity

Refined Serenity is a reception center of 1024 square meters designed to present several building projects. The exterior uses black and white tones, grating elements and simple lines, while a green courtyard softens the entrance. Inside, wood grain and fabric create a comfortable setting, and stone, metal, special paint, lighting and chandeliers add refined detail. The plan is divided by use: an entry counter and coffee bar for first contact, a screened negotiation area, and a planned exhibition space.

Continue reading about Refined Serenity Reception Center

Designer / Brand: Shang Cai Work: Characteristic Restaurant Classification: Interior Date: Saturday, 16 May 2026

Yunxi

Yunxi is a restaurant interior designed for daily dining and for private parties. The interior covers 600 square meters with a floor height of 6 meters and includes 150 table seats and two private rooms. Water is the design theme, and light is the main design element. Scenes of rain, water, cloud and fog are placed in different areas. Stage lighting methods highlight themed devices against a large black background. Cloud shaped table lamps descend when guests are seated. An intelligent lighting system adjusts colors for different events.

Continue reading about Yunxi Characteristic Restaurant

Designer / Brand: SHUNSUKE OHE Work: Car Showroom Classification: Interior Date: Friday, 15 May 2026

Auto Motion

A showroom where luxury cars are displayed and sold. Conference rooms, office, rest rooms, etc. are arranged around the circular exhibition space. The design of the ceiling is noteworthy. The ceiling is divided into two sections, a high section and a low section, and the high section is made by stacking thinly sliced panels, with indirect lighting at the joints between the panels creating a floating feeling. There is also a negotiation room that is seamlessly connected to the exhibition space, and it was designed with meticulous calculations to stimulate buyers' desire to purchase.

Continue reading about Auto Motion Car Showroom

Designer / Brand: Matrix Design Work: Club Classification: Interior Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026

Mansion of Value

Mansion of Value is a private clubhouse interior designed for social gatherings. The space covers 4000 square meters across three floors. The design is inspired by the New York Waldorf Astoria and reinterprets classical proportion and symmetry. Art Deco geometry, handcrafted detailing and layered lighting shape a ceremonial atmosphere. Materials include large jade slabs, natural stone, crystal, metal mesh and mother of pearl inlays. Visitors move from a grand foyer to exhibition areas and private dining rooms.

Continue reading about Mansion of Value Club

Designer / Brand: Aysel Mahmudlu Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Portobella Symphony

This project features a rare combination of hand crafted stucco ceilings covering the entire space and an open kitchen concept that brings transparency and theatre to dining. Every ceiling ornament and column detail was sculpted by artisans, giving the restaurant a museum like quality. Together with crystal chandeliers, pastel walls, and bespoke furniture, the design merges classical grandeur with modern hospitality, creating a refined yet welcoming atmosphere.

Continue reading about Portobella Symphony Restaurant