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S House Private Villa

S House

S House is a three-story private residence in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, finished in exposed concrete. Neighboring apartment buildings and a busy road made the blocking of sightlines and noise a priority. Exterior walls of varying heights overlap to form boundaries and a semi-outdoor approach, along which outside sounds gradually fade. The entrance presents rough yet delicate tatami-finished walls. Double-height windows bring sunlight into the living area, where tin wallpaper reflects the light softly. Wide openings cut through the thick walls frame changing outdoor views.

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Sky Spa Wellness Spaces

Sky Spa

Sky Spa is a wellness spa set on the top floor of a building in Hebei Province, China. The position above the surrounding buildings gives open views of the sky. The facade was renovated with large, minimalist floor-to-ceiling windows made of ultra-clear glass and aluminum alloy, bringing the outdoor scenery inside. Interior walls were removed to form an open layout that supports natural air flow, following the Chinese wellness idea of the flow of chi. High-gloss resin panels cover the ceiling and form a seamless surface. The spa offers a calm retreat from the city.

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Cohesion Residential Sample House

Cohesion

Open the door, the sunbeam avenue welcomes the guest with the gentle wood arrangement and fair-faced concrete features, then eye the art of imperfection. Strip light and hardware embellishment word the modern fashion also enhance an understated vogue for this residence. Utilize clear glass for an open cabinet to meet the requirement for display, remove the door and partition to accentuate the texture of materials and roomy placement so that the guest might expand their imagination and then increase the possibility of further consultation.

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Maru Maru Lash  Eyelash Beauty Salon

Maru Maru Lash

Maru Maru Lash is an eyelash beauty salon in Taipei, Taiwan, covering an area of 78 square meters. The original space was narrow and irregular, only 3.3 meters wide, and received no natural light from neighboring buildings. Curved lines shaped like eyelashes flow through the interior and echo the brand logo. Glass bricks at the entrance let daylight enter while privacy is kept. Curtains made of corn fiber divide the rooms and cast soft shadows. Mineral paint absorbs air pollutants. Each treatment room is independent, so care is given without disturbance.

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House of Light Well Residence

House of Light Well

House of Light Well is a residential interior design for a row house about 30 meters long. The original building is divided into front and rear sections by a central light well. The light well is transformed into a core space similar to an outdoor square, and all rooms are reached through it. An open staircase wraps around the light well, and multi-level platforms hold areas for reading, work, fitness, children's play and entertainment. A tree stands at the center. Glass brick walls and stepped terraces add privacy and reduce street noise.

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Curve Residential

Curve

Curve is a residential interior design for a 600 square meter apartment in a skyscraper in central Ningbo. The layout breaks the traditional square plan and takes inspiration from water droplets. Each droplet is treated as a distinct space, and droplets of different sizes are combined into flowing curved rooms. The curved walls and ceilings are built with glass fiber reinforced gypsum. Sustainable materials are used, including low emission paint, sintered stone flooring and certified boards. Stainless steel along the windows reflects daylight deeper into the rooms.

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