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Craftsmanship

The ceiling, floor, and walls are covered with natural materials. The designer replaced the old flooring with cement, allowing a natural texture to develop over time. Small lines on the floor evoke a sense of inheritance, like a father's careful yet weathered hands. The cement on the walls preserves the traces of craftsmen, while the skylight connects the space to the local community. The interplay between steel bars and pine trees creates a contrast, and the lines guide visitors to a deeper understanding of the site's history. The materials reflect the brand's essence.

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Lusso

Lusso aims to meet the demands of consumers seeking natural relaxation and comfort even in modern, urban environments, creating a distinction from competitors through its space design and philosophy. In the heart of Seoul's skyscraper district, Cafe Russo offers a serene escape with a cup of coffee, made possible by its natural materials and design. The natural materials used in the finishes develop unique hues over time, and as they are touched by human hands, they gracefully reflect the passage of time in their own distinctive ways.

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Ktown4u

The Ktown4u Coex store is themed Journey to the New Kpop Universe and represents a space journey toward the Ktown4u planet, the landmark of Kpop. It is a process of traveling freely between stars, getting closer to one's star. The design boldly uses primitive and simple materials such as metal, lighting, and stone spray, while incorporating the geometric meanings of curves and straight lines to express an elemental cosmic space. The movable walls and furniture create various spatial transformations, allowing global fans to have experiences.

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Light Wave

The project emphasizes the natural qualities of stone. The logo wall, made of white stone texture and translucent paper, creates a memorable first impression. Stone textures extend throughout, blending with metal and glass for a balanced aesthetic. The lighting design takes advantage of the stone's light receptive properties, adding a sense of lightness. Drawing from the coastal setting, the designer incorporated a wave like ceiling and water ripple metal panels to introduce depth and a softer ambiance.

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Flowing Diffusion

The designer embraced the client's preferred metals and curves, making the shaped ceiling a focal point. Its irregular waves create a fluid aesthetic, enhanced by white, blue, and yellow lighting. Vibrant colors integrate each living scenario, shaping a unique home. A titanium coated curved walkway adds elegance with a high gloss finish, reflecting the building's exterior. Personalized materials, from the dining table to blue toned kitchen elements, evoke abstract art, elevating the space like a high end gallery.

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Shiroyama

The main theme of the project is interpenetration and interconnection. The design combines metaphors and cultural symbols of Kazakh and Japanese culture. The theme of the Ryoanji Rock Garden and Wabi Sabi is harmoniously intertwined with the sacred Baiterek tree and the stylized Bozzhira mountain range. The surrounding nature penetrates into the interior in the form of stones taken from the shore, sofas stylized as boulders and fills the space with light reflected from the metal ceiling, as well as a natural range of materials.

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