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Designer / Brand: SinnieDesign Work: Cafe Classification: Interior Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026

Craftsmanship

Craftsmanship is a cafe interior located in Taiwan. The project converts a former warehouse into a dining space of 165.2 square meters. The layout includes a counter, a seating area, a sofa area and a bar area. Retired machinery from the earlier years of the brand is displayed as decor. Steel beams in the gable roof are combined with warm wood accents, and conduits along the beams support lighting and air circulation. Concrete, steel and iron are left with minimal finishing. Six skylights bring in natural light. Guiding lines on the floor connect the ordering area with the dining area.

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Designer / Brand: GBD Work: Chuan Cuisine Lounge Classification: Interior Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

Lang

Lang is a restaurant and lounge in Shenzhen, China, serving Sichuan cuisine during the day and drinks at night. The interior is arranged as a black box divided into themed areas named after tequila sunrise, black cherry, blue margarita and sunset martini, each with its own colours and character. Chinese references such as Sichuan opera and the panda are combined with western materials. In the entrance corridor, layered red curtains of pure copper, electroplated red, descend from the ceiling. A red water bar is made of pure copper and corrugated acrylic.

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Designer / Brand: Faye Yang Work: Sales Center Classification: Interior Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

Chengdu Holdings Glory In History

Glory In History is a sales center located in Chengdu, China. The interior connects traditional and modern design through color, and it takes inspiration from a green landscape painting of the Northern Song Dynasty. A traditional courtyard layout is used, and each space is linked to the next to form a rich spatial sequence through turning axes. A porcelain screen is arranged in a horizontal and vertical array, molded on the glaze and finely cut to create an effect of separation and breaking. A large bronze pendant shaped like a sailboat marks the meditation area.

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Designer / Brand: Kris Lin Work: Corporate Headquarters Office Classification: Interior Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Flowing Art

Flowing Art is a corporate headquarters office located in Shanghai. The interior is organized into four areas: a work area, a reception area, meeting and multifunctional rooms, and a leisure and social zone. Smooth curves and original artworks blur spatial boundaries and support an open and interactive atmosphere. Materials include shadow wood veneer, ripple-patterned jade stone, antique bronze stainless steel, and wood-plastic composite bamboo charcoal wall panels. Furniture such as the butterfly desk is flexible, so the layout can be adjusted as workplace needs change.

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Designer / Brand: L'Atelier Five Work: Retail Pop Up Classification: Interior Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026

LA5 X House of Suntory

House of Suntory is an experiential retail pop-up located at Hamad International Airport in Qatar. The pop-up was created in partnership with Qatar Duty Free to present Japanese artistry and tradition to travelers. The exterior takes inspiration from Machiya style wood lattices, reinterpreted in a contemporary form as a reference to the first shop of the company in Japan. Ikebana displays and storytelling elements create a calm moment within the airport. The design joins modern form with cultural heritage.

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Designer / Brand: VINCENT YEE Work: Bar Lounge Classification: Interior Date: Monday, 13 April 2026

Mesa On 51

Mesa On 51 is a bar lounge interior located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The design is built around triangular geometric elements inspired by the pyramid form, chosen to suggest strength, balance and modernity. The triangles appear in both structural and decorative parts, made with precision-cut metal frames and panels. The material palette combines rose gold metallic finishes with black velvet surfaces, creating a clear contrast. Purple spotlights and laser effects shape the atmosphere. The lounge covers 3200 square feet and arranges seating areas around a central bar.

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