Design News Magazine

Design News Magazine

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

 

Strata Springscape

The Strata Springscape beauty salon is surrounded by a world of strata and springs. The entire space is embedded with elements inspired by strata, soil, springs, and water streams. Fragments of strata and spring motifs can be seen dancing on the ceiling next to floating fountain-like mirrors. The walls are finished with blue gradations that resemble water streams reflected in a fountain, and with a texture evocative of stone gravel in a geological formation. This creates an environment full of diverse rhythms of shadows and reflections, thereby magnifying the joy of those who pass through it.

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Zafiri Cava Deli

The design study was done with the aim of the project being reminiscent of a traditional mansion in the heart of the island. The visitor is confronted with a special aspect of the store due to the arches that adorn the window. An important place in the plan was the stately cellar of the store. An element that contributed to the atmosphere of the space was the application of classic chandeliers that intensify the island style to the fullest.

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Westland Insurance

With Inspiring and Approachable as the design concept, each floor has a uniform welcoming feel. Inspiring views are highlighted by isolating them for shared communal use amongst staff. Repetition in materiality provides staff with the familiarity to navigate between floors seamlessly. A featured staircase joins the upper two floors, creating connection. With an emphasis on flexible design, the seventh floor houses the reception area, conference center, bistro and catering kitchen and can double as an event space. Local materials native to Canada showcase the company's heritage.

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Light Art House

Designers integrate the artistic style of magic capital into space, modern architecture and nature, without losing artistic style. The artistic conception of "eliminating complexity and preserving simplicity" and "combining virtual and real" breeds quality cultivation and connotation suitable for contemporary living environment. When a house is endowed with the meaning of home, it is no longer a place to live but a memory of life time.

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Jane

Designers integrate the artistic style of magic capital into space, modern architecture and nature, without losing artistic style. The artistic conception of "eliminating complexity and preserving simplicity" and "combining virtual and real" breeds quality cultivation and connotation suitable for contemporary living environment. When a house is endowed with the meaning of home, it is no longer a place to live but a memory of life time.

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Beyond Appearances

The design concept of the entire space incorporates the diversity of artistic coatings, abstractly translating the imagery of Chinese classical gardens. Through techniques such as changing scenery with each step, scaling from small to large, and continuity of design, the physical space expresses the interplay of light and shadow. The layout also takes into account the psychological activities of visitors and control of their behavior by designing optimal pathways, ultimately achieving the goal of better showcasing and selling products for the business.

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