Design News Magazine

Design News Magazine

Design News Magazine featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Yorkshire Villa

Yorkshire Villa is a residential interior design for a four-story duplex lakefront villa in Chongqing. The mountainous terrain places the entrance on the second floor, which links to the third floor and serves as a shared living space for the family. The ground floor opens to an outdoor garden, and the basement level holds a room for entertainment. Walls between two adjoining villas were removed to connect the interiors. A skylight and a tall open void bring daylight into the bright reception room. Natural materials add texture and a sense of comfort.

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Vibe Centro

Vibe Centro is a residential clubhouse in Kai Tak, Hong Kong. The clubhouse covers 23,000 square feet and offers 32 facilities on four floors. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in daylight, frame the garden views and link the interior with the exterior. A lift and a central staircase connect all levels. The entrance sits under an eight-metre ceiling with gold-flecked chandeliers. Marble surfaces, leather facades and sculptural furnishings are combined with warm, earthy tones. The design joins a sense of luxury with respect for the natural surroundings.

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Pipa

Apartment Pipa is a residential interior design for a 159 square meter apartment in Curitiba, Brazil. The living room, dining room and barbecue area are integrated to form one wide and unified space. A staircase made entirely of Corian acts as the focal point of the home and replaces a poorly placed original stair. Corian was selected for its flexibility and durability. Wood surfaces and the punctual use of strong colors give each area its own identity. Signed Brazilian art and design pieces add lightness and value local artists.

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Yum Rob

Yum Rob is a themed smart restaurant in Hengshui City. The interior covers 450 square meters and follows a modern and simple style. The entrance uses a circular arc taken from the brand robot image, framed by mirror stainless steel. Mirror surfaces on three sides of the inner corridor create an immersive passage. Colored light strips and optical fiber lights on the ceiling shape the visual atmosphere. The waiting area has stepped seats that guide movement and hold more guests. A panoramic projection completes the dining environment.

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Whyte Woolf

Whyte Woolf is a fitness club interior in Chongqing, China, covering 1500 square meters. The design gives attention to spirit rather than shape. Contemporary art is used as decoration throughout the club, including figures wearing gas masks. The intention is to remind members of air pollution and to encourage them to protect the environment while they exercise. Terrazzo, artificial wood, steel plate and recyclable materials are used. The elements are kept simple, so careful workmanship is needed to realize the concept.

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Grand Canal

Grand Canal is a sales office interior located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, with an area of 1546 square meters. The design takes water as its main theme and refers to the local canal culture of Hangzhou. White exterior wall paint, classical pattern boards, metal frames and floor-to-ceiling windows are combined with white wall tiles and bluestone paths. The natural stone floor carries a continuous wave-shaped pattern. The optimized courtyard layout links the interior rooms with the outdoor landscape features.

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