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Designer / Brand: Tong Xu Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior Date: Sunday, 18 January 2026

Jinghualou

Jinghualou is a top notch Beijing restaurant located on the central axis of Beijing, the ancient capital of China's Five Dynasties. Now it is managed by the heirs of the old imperial kitchen. During the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, the country finally opened its doors to the world, and Western culture poured in. The designer combined the context of the Forbidden City and the elegance of Western culture and successfully drew a picture of ukiyo-e of the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China through an art of design.

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Designer / Brand: TUPDI+DLR GROUP Work: Tianjin Binhai Road Classification: Interior Date: Saturday, 17 January 2026

Huawei Flagship Store

Huawei Flagship Store is a retail interior set within a historic building on Binjiang Road in Tianjin. The store covers more than 2,700 square meters and includes a product experience area, a community area, a smart home area, a sports and health area, an art exhibition area and a coffee area. Terrazzo, glass, metal and wood form a simple and modern atmosphere. A diamond-shaped atrium and a sculptural spiral staircase connect the two floors. The restored arcade entrance links the store with the street and offers a place to rest.

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Designer / Brand: Yao Lu, Zhou Yun, Zhou Xu Work: Office Building Classification: Interior Date: Friday, 16 January 2026

Tsinghua EE

Tsinghua EE is an interior renovation of a university building used by a department of electronic engineering. The work covers public areas on four floors, including the entrance lobby, a history exhibition hall, communication spaces and an alumni salon. Existing spatial structures are retained, while closed walls are opened to create a more open atmosphere. Glass, wood, steel and aluminum plates are combined with lighting to suggest a technological character. Cubes are inserted throughout the space to host exhibition, reception, seminar, resting and quiet study.

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Designer / Brand: Bojun Liu Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026

One Barbecue

One Barbecue is a barbecue restaurant located in Shenyang, China. The interior occupies the second and third floors of a market building and covers 1000 square meters. Part of the third floor slab was removed to bring daylight deeper inside and to link the two levels. Mottled exposed cement walls are combined with cast aluminium wall lamps that spread light across the uneven surfaces. A separate staircase entrance, a small kitchen and a street window support takeaway service. The design presents traditional north-east barbecue culture in a simple, open dining space.

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Designer / Brand: Alex Chiang Work: Shopping Center Classification: Interior Date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026

T10 Shopping Mall

T10 Shopping Mall is a family oriented shopping center located in the core business district of Zhongyuan, Zhengzhou, China. The interior serves a population of 1.7 million people within a radius of 3 kilometers. The design compares the growth of a family to the division of cells, and each floor represents a different stage of growth linked to a different group of shops. Sinuous curves outline the space and connect the levels. The project is a renewal of an older closed commercial building, and offers a warm and comfortable place for families of all ages.

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Designer / Brand: Leo Chen Work: Office Classification: Interior Date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Esk Space

Esk Space is an office interior designed to receive visitors, located in the Binjiang District of Hangzhou, China. The total area of 420 square meters is divided into three zones, with the visitor area as the core. The reception area includes a front hall, a leisure water bar, a seating area and an indoor landscape. Floor-to-ceiling glass at the entrance opens the view over the city, and a sunken reception area is placed in the center. Mirror, glass, stainless steel, stone and wood define the surfaces. Lighting differs between day and night.

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