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This project has renovated the old buildings in the urban plot and gives the new functional mission to the buildings to meet the new functional requirements. Designers try to lead people to accept the modern style in the four-tier city from building facade transformation to interior decoration design to ensure the integrity of the project's implementation.
Huxi Villa is a residential interior design for a three-story house of 800 square meters. The plan includes a living room, a master bedroom, a second bedroom, a home cinema, a billiards room and a western kitchen. The former neoclassical arched windows were changed into triangular ones to match the existing triangular roof, increasing daylight and fresh air. Materials include gray marble, raw granite, black stainless steel frames and black wooden door covers. The stairs combine stainless steel, glass and LED lighting. The aim is a simple home based on sunlight, air and water.
Muse Edition is a shopping mall interior located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. The interior covers about 3,000 square meters within a former godown terminal dating from 1910. Historical structural elements are retained and left exposed, including a concrete waffle slab ceiling. The waffle grid ceiling is fitted with 273 LED panels, programmed to resemble sunshine and storms at sea. The ceiling lights are made of hand-blown glass shaped like a lighthouse lens. The entrance floor uses pine wood blocks that recall a ship deck. Concrete, brass and stainless steel are the main materials.
H I I T is a training center interior in Shenzhen. The layout follows functional requirements to create a compact and flowing arrangement. The space is divided by a mix of solid and transparent elements. Metal, stone and other raw materials bring together art and industrial style. Curves and straight lines are contrasted, echoing the arches of the Roman Colosseum. A public walkway framed by two glass partitions forms the main axis and leads to the water bar, leisure area, classroom, changing room, physical examination room, gymnastics room and VIP room.
Ludwig van Beethoven is alive? For sure! The exhibition Ludwig Lives! Beethoven in Pop on the occasion of the composer's 250th birthday shows where Beethoven still leaves his mark today. Or has left his mark? Whether in Hollywood films, in cabaret, or in daily life. Ludwig van Beethoven was sent into space to explain the world to other life forms. His music is played when the rubbish is collected in Taiwan. Comedians of all kinds have used his clichés. And he was the first musician to give a charity concert. This exhibition shows that and much more: Ludwig is alive.
The Incubator is a co-working space for start-up technology companies. The interior is planned for vitality, connectivity and flexibility, and it balances shared areas with privacy. The office has two parts: informal collaboration spaces, and individual offices and meeting rooms. Several independent functional areas can be combined into one large gathering space for communal events. Glass compartments keep the interior open and well lit. Materials with low light reflectivity, matt surfaces and anti-fingerprint finishes ease maintenance.
Guizhou Sign Industry Association Office is a work space of 368 square meters in Guiyang. Gray and white form the main tones, and large areas of cement finish establish a calm character. Open circulation lines replace closed walls, so the plan stays free while each function remains clear. Bare pipes on the ceiling, iron spherical glass chandeliers and display walls with art and books add atmosphere. A large area of grille glass in the second floor hall reorders the space and creates the effect of a long corridor. Simple forms and clear structure guide the whole interior.
Yufengyuan is a restaurant interior covering 1100 square meters. The design refers to the culture of the Yellow River. A passage of 50 meters follows the line of the river through the space. Eight metal boxes of different heights are placed along the passage. Each box seats one family and is named after a small creature, such as a butterfly, a frog or a bee. The finish of each box follows the character of the creature. All boxes are raised, so entering a box becomes a moment of ritual. The main materials are terrazzo, steel plate, bamboo and latex paint.
In the uneven layout, the designer makes the most efficient use of the square footage and makes the space really comfy. By means of thoughtful details and proper layered decorations, the dwellers can live in harmony with the space and surrounding lushness. Inspiration from nature allows the designer to exercise ingenuity to construct with materials an English feel that the homeowner yearns for, creating the best home in mind.
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Purest White is an office interior design created for a clothing materials research and development department and a design department. The 430 square meter space is arranged as a fabric display area, a visitor area, a meeting room and a large open office that supports team discussion. Waiting areas and meeting rooms are separated by walls, and the gaps between the walls guide natural light inside. The floor uses engineering flooring, while original cement columns and part of the wall are kept. White steel frames support display and help reduce cost.
Flavour Funhouse is an underground shopping mall interior in Hong Kong. The design draws on nineteenth century iron and glass galleria architecture. Metal and glass shop fronts and black grid sliding doors give the whole environment a homogeneous and timeless atmosphere. A high black metallic ceiling with a metal grid holds lights and decoration and preserves the full basement height. Three types of floor tiles, including hexagonal ones, mark different zones. A food court offers bar counters, small tables and a long wooden table for varied groups. Space is also given to contemporary art.
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An important element of this design was to bring out the appeal of the materials used. The main material used was western red cedar, which is also used in their first store in Japan. As a way of showing the material, Riki Watanabe stacked up a mosaic pattern by piling together pieces one by one like a parquet, making use of the essence of materials uneven colors. Despite using the same materials, by cutting them out, Riki Watanabe was successfully able to vary the expressions depending on the viewing angles.