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The Hybrid Sanctuary Residential Creative Studio

The Hybrid Sanctuary

The Hybrid Sanctuary is a residential creative studio located in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The interior covers 85.8 square meters and joins a private home with a professional workspace. A multifunctional island serves as both a dining surface and a material selection workstation. A traditional ancestral altar is integrated into the minimalist architecture. Curved forms and mineral coatings soften the large beams and columns, and stainless steel strips embedded in the floor provide ambient light. A smart lighting system adjusts color temperature to each activity.

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Sunac Guangshen Longshan Commercial Town

Sunac Guangshen Longshan

Sunac Guangshen Longshan is a commercial town interior completed in May 2020 in Qingyuan, China. The project combines a sales center with community services, including a vegetable pavilion and canteens. Local materials such as soil, green plants and wood are joined in new combinations. A wooden ceiling runs through the whole project as a unifying design language. Circular arch elements break the long space at its end and give a sense of extension. Walkways set around the display shelves guide movement and support interaction.

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Hill Paramount Residential House

Hill Paramount

Hill Paramount is a residential interior design for a home of 1542 square feet. Vintage aesthetics are reinterpreted through a contemporary approach, with arches, clean lines and decorative moldings set against bold contrasts of emerald green and caramel beige. A sculptural island with linear detailing provides storage and guides circulation between the living and dining areas. A revolving door connects the cloakroom and the study, allowing flexible privacy. Crafted marble surfaces and custom tiles complete the interior.

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Greentown Begonia  Center

Greentown Begonia

Greentown Begonia is an interior design for an exhibition center in Zhengzhou, China. The project covers about 2,500 square meters. The theme is the bloom of the begonia, inspired by a historical figure of the Guanhutun district. Walnut veneer sets a warm tone, while glazed glass, stone and faux copper stainless steel add texture. Black and white marble flooring supports a vintage atmosphere. Begonia red, peacock green and gold form a layered palette. Functional zones include art display areas, meeting spaces and viewing areas.

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Blush Oasis  Wellness Indoor Pool

Blush Oasis

Blush Oasis is an indoor wellness pool designed as a calm spa retreat. The pool measures 10 by 4 meters with a depth of 1.5 meters and sits within a wellness space of 8.5 by 16 meters. Blush pink tadelakt plaster, handmade Zellige tiles, natural stone flooring, custom metalwork, and curved arches define the interior. Azure water and greenery complete the setting. A skimmer system and underfloor heating are integrated for comfort and durability. Daybeds and cabanas create private zones beside the water.

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Togetherness Residence

Togetherness

Togetherness is a residential interior design covering approximately 132 square meters in Taiwan. The entrance uses a reeded glass screen and a matte grey storage wall to form a calm buffer between the street and the home. The layout was reorganized into three plus one rooms with a living room and a dining room. The kitchen, dining and living areas are merged into one open social space, with the sink repositioned so cooking faces family activity. Materials include reeded glass, grey ceramic tiles, acrylic, railway tiles and wood textures. Linear ceiling lighting brightens the interior.

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Living Gallery Residential House

Living Gallery

Tailored specifically for an art collector, this private residence balances extensive display requirements with everyday living comfort. Through a strategic layout reconfiguration, a previously dark unit containing three bedrooms was transformed into an illuminated loop space featuring two rooms. The design creates a sophisticated warmth by blending grey marble with rich wood textures. By integrating professional gallery lighting with flexible modular systems, the space achieves a functional aesthetic that showcases an art collection while maintaining a welcoming and domestic atmosphere.

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The Art of Community Public Space

The Art of Community

The Art of Community is a public space design within a residential development in Taichung City, Taiwan. The shared areas include a six-meter-high lobby that opens to a planted courtyard, an art corridor and a living kitchen. Glazing of 3.3 meters brings natural light and airflow into the interior. Minimalist concrete is combined with warm wood, while soft organic curves replace hard angles, most visibly in the curved wooden architecture of the library. The formal lobby counter was removed to create a seamless flow to the courtyard and to encourage interaction among residents.

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1874 Hidden Bar

1874

1874 is a hidden bar set within a century-old shophouse in Penang, Malaysia. The entrance is placed behind a facade that recalls a 1960s grocery store, while the interior is industrial and raw. Reclaimed scaffolding forms the core framework of the bar, and vintage objects were sourced from local secondhand markets. Much of the original flooring, ceiling and walls was retained. Three zones lead guests from the storefront to the bar and then to the smoking area. Hidden doors, elevated stages and adjustable lighting support the sense of surprise.

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Ukiyoe Restaurant

Ukiyoe

This Japanese conveyor belt sushi restaurant incorporates the principles of local, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. The exterior features woodgrain aluminum louvers that depict the imagery of Mount Alishan. The interior continues the Japanese colonial architectural style, featuring a palette of natural materials. The space incorporates Ukiyoe motifs and Japanese aesthetics, creating a dining experience that blends nature and culture.

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Contemporary Archaeology Hall Exhibition

Contemporary Archaeology Hall

The Contemporary Archaeology Hall uses innovative design and technology to transform archaeology into a thought provoking journey that links the past with modern society. Visitors become time travelers, exploring archaeological secrets in places like the Moai filled island of Rapa Nui, the Akrotiri ruins before a volcanic eruption, and the ancient tomb of a Viking female warrior. Along the way, they reflect on contemporary societal challenges and potential solutions.

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Aera Bookstore

Aera

Aera transforms a vacant commercial space into a warm and multifunctional interior that combines a bookstore, a coffee area, and a flexible community zone. Wooden pergolas define spatial sequences and support the lighting system, while wood finishes, greenery, and soft illumination create a calm atmosphere. Clear circulation, modular millwork, and fully accessible pathways ensure comfort and ease of use. The event area accommodates book clubs, film sessions, workshops, and social gatherings, allowing the space to adapt to different community needs.

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