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Hyatt Centric Gaoxin Xi’an Mural

Stretching 61 meters in length and rising 5 meters in height, these murals embody the theme of "The Whisper of Silk and The Song of Horses." They artistically depict the historical origins of the Silk Road and the culturally rich city of Xi'an through a contemporary lens. The first section of the mural, resembling an abstract dragon head, draws inspiration from an engine. The second segment showcases three dynamic horses inspired by the terracotta army horse, jade horse, and horse stone carving in in Xi’an, symbolizing the three dynasties that established their capital in Xi’an.

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Zhumadian

The design follows Zhuangzi aesthetics, emphasizing simplicity, spontaneity, and freedom from societal norms. The lobby continues the essence of traditional Chinese architecture by combining a simple and natural style with modern elements. The restaurant showcases black, white, and high-end gray tones with ink elements infused into every detail.The display cabinet presents delicate dishes with light and shadow. The wooden, dark-colored Chinese mortise and tenon structure ceiling in the swimming pool area echoes with white. The overall space showcases the simplicity of Eastern aesthetics.

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Unilever Istanbul

Unilever Istanbul's innovative office design stands out for its commitment to inclusive and sustainable workspaces. With gender-neutral facilities, private pods, and well-being rooms, it fosters diversity and employee well-being. Biophilic elements, natural materials, and advanced lighting automation enhance productivity. This design's strength lies in creating a harmonious balance between functionality, comfort, and environmental responsibility, setting a new standard for modern workplaces.

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Unbounded

The project, targeting corporate spirit and real-world work requirements, amalgamates diverse functionalities such as office work, reception, meetings, tea tasting, collecting, resting, and fishkeeping. Adopting a Unbounded design concept and utilizing modern materials like mirrors and stainless steel, it aims to achieve an infinite extension and maximal continuity of space. This approach seeks to break away from the constraints of traditional closed offices, creating an open, multi functional working environment.

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First Shiguangli

Trying to open up the river of time, interpretation of the history left behind the carrier of faith, linked to the region in space-time memory, in the context of cultural overlap resonated. Thinking from the dimension of urban living space, it reflects a book island located in the bustling city, showing people's wisdom, culture and spiritual power in a dynamic way.

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Huanghesong Theatre

The whole space is based on white and yellow, which is more fashionable and international. The entrance space continues the water in the sky device. On the one hand, the shape of the top of the hall and the decorative column originates from the elements of the book page, which symbolizes the culture, and the Central Plains culture is an important source of Chinese culture. Taking the book as the shape vividly highlights the profound and long origin of regional culture.

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