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Shimao City Living Space

Shimao City

Shimao City is a residential interior design for a home shared by a young man and his elder sister. The interior creates a warm and refined atmosphere, inspired by contemporary art installations. Large areas of stone, slate and wood veneer form a contrast between hard and soft surfaces. Small areas of steel, metal and glass add detail. A one centimeter metal strip is embedded in the door frames, and a two centimeter recessed metal skirting line follows the walls. The project was designed in 2019 and is located in Fuzhou, China.

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Organic Space Residential House

Organic Space

Organic Space is a residential interior design completed in Taiwan. The design is based on the concepts of sunlight, air, and water. Wood grain, leather, cloth, and glass are combined to connect the visual rhythm of each area. Layers of light and shadow reduce the visual weight of the structural beam above the television cabinet. The main wall of the living room holds a shelving unit for storage and display. Hidden door panels are integrated into the surface. The variation of levels and the extension of lines and surfaces shape a humanized space.

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No.1 Courtyard Club

No.1 Courtyard

No.1 Courtyard is a community entrance lobby and club interior of about 2000 square meters. The interior includes a home lobby, an underground swimming pool, a gym, a yoga room, a multi-function room and an underground courtyard. Curved forms drawn from nature are combined with stone in the reception area, which works as a transition space. Materials include wood finishes, marble, brushed stainless steel and wooden grating. The ceiling height reaches 5600 millimeters. The design brings a calm natural atmosphere into the interior.

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Mountain and Sea Residential Apartment

Mountain and Sea

Mountain and Sea is a residential apartment interior arranged around a soft grey palette that conveys harmony and warmth. Vintage stones and pale grey oak wood patterns are combined with a matte titanium-plated stainless steel ceiling, while stacked grey rustic mirrors extend the visual field. The living room receives natural light from three sides, guided indoors by an organ curtain. Boards made from recycled pine fibers form the dining room cupboard. A comprehensive modern electrical layout reduces energy use and supports sustainable living.

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Full of Life Residential House

Full of Life

Full of Life is a residential interior design for a house of 245 square meters in Taipei, Taiwan. The home was originally a roughed-in space beside a greenery park. Enframed scenery was used to extend the interior view toward the park outside. Earth tone materials create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for the family. A large aquarium with plants forms a central feature and guides the flow between areas. The aquarium weighs four tonnes, and its lower brackets were calculated by structural mechanics. Three bedrooms are arranged around the dining room to encourage family interaction.

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Laodian Shanzhai Restaurant

Laodian Shanzhai

Laodian Shanzhai is a restaurant interior design located in Kunming, China. The project covers 1700 square meters and presents the food culture of the ethnic minorities of Yunnan. Traditional Chinese lanterns in varied forms set the atmosphere of the whole space. Dyed yarn and ethnic fabrics are combined with references to terraced fields, a central fire pit, windmills and an ancient well. Bright colors and a careful use of light and shadow give the interior a fresh and elegant character. The aim is to bring regional tradition to a younger audience.

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TER Restaurant

TER

TER is a restaurant concept that was developed following the Art Sella forest calamity in Malga Costa, Italy. The calamity brought forth the question - What does a "stable" space feel like? Physiologically and physically. How can a space be brought back to life after experiencing a calamity? The restaurant blends into its surroundings by acting as another rock in the landscape. It is differentiated by the smoke arising from its center, which creates a sense of allure and intrigue. It’s a sight that draws people in toward the center – reestablishing the core essence of Art Sella.

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Life Residential House

Life

Life is a residential interior design for a 247 square metre home in Taipei, Taiwan. The space is treated as a living organism. A vegetation wall based on the aquaponics concept is inlaid in the wall with a stainless steel base, and a fish pond is placed below. Water resistance, rust prevention, light, humidity control and insulation are addressed, and a drain pan eases cleaning. Pale white paving and silver fox marble extend from the entrance to the television wall, kitchen and dining room. Entry flow, aisles and door panels follow barrier free design.

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Simple and Serene Residence

Simple and Serene

Simple and Serene is a residential interior design created for a collector of contemporary Taiwanese ceramic art. Several display areas are integrated into the floor plan, so the collection guides the circulation and the functional layout. Simple and restrained colors match the bold glazes of the ceramic works. Handmade timber flooring and marble add natural texture. Recessed lamps of museum grade at 300 lux protect the artwork, and a curtain with a honeycomb structure blocks 78 percent of the heat. The kitchen and dining area are set apart from the display zones.

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The Heaven Villa Residential

The Heaven Villa

The Heaven Villa is a residential interior design completed in Taipei, Taiwan. The villa combines classical and modern styles through stone, carbonized wood and a dark color tone. Several types of stone are used, including splashed ink stone and red and green dragon and phoenix stone. Most of the stone is taken from factory leftover material and arranged with collage methods. A fish bone collage forms the floors of the living room, dining room and study room. Strip lights and a mirrored ceiling mark areas within the dark interior.

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The Mermaid Home

The Mermaid

The Mermaid's is a residential interior design for a 90 square meter apartment in Taiwan. The space is conceived as a gallery for the owner's collections rather than a conventional home. A mermaid figure from a new collection became the central theme, setting the semi-monochrome palette and the calm atmosphere. Classical molding is used as a design tool. The vertical lines make the space appear higher, and they conceal room doors and storage cabinets. Daily functions are hidden to keep the view simple. Furniture is selected for contrast between straight and curved forms.

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Cat Walk Piano Bar

Cat Walk

Cat Walk is a piano bar located in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, covering 171.9 square meters. The triangular site and the fixed position of the restroom shaped the layout. A curved hallway bypasses the restroom and is decorated with laser cut images of upside down wine glasses. The front door faces the stage, with the bar counter on the left and the seats in the middle. Thick blue velvet curtains on the large window walls absorb sound, while red velvet curtains frame the stage. Curved ceiling grilles also absorb sound and separate the seating areas.

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