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Designer / Brand: Chao Yen Chen Work: Sales Center Classification: Interior Date: Tuesday, 4 February 2025

The Unconventional Waltz

The Unconventional Waltz is the interior design of a real estate sales center set in a long and narrow commercial space of 622.9 square meters. Curved walls, ceilings and hallways are finished with wood veneers, and the round reception counter combines Apollo grey marble with wire brushed veneers. Mirror columns and metal tassels reduce the oppressive feeling of the narrow plan, while pendant lamps form a window display. The curved forms soften the structural beams and create a smooth, relaxing and fashionable environment.

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Designer / Brand: Und Design Studio Work: Tea Shop Classification: Interior Date: Monday, 3 February 2025

The Unity of Zen and Martial Arts

The Unity of Zen and Martial Arts is a tea shop interior in Foshan, China. The design joins local culture with a brand culture based on new tea drinking. Foshan is known as a home of Wing Chun, and the wooden dummy used in Wing Chun inspired the spatial structure. Horizontal and vertical wooden members are joined with traditional mortise and tenon work, dividing the gray slate space into clear layers. Transparent acrylic boxes above the wooden posts hold dancing lion and pot wall symbols of Lingnan culture. A long central tea table recalls tea mountains.

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Designer / Brand: Xiaoying Huang Work: Clothing Store Classification: Interior Date: Sunday, 2 February 2025

White Box

White Box is a clothing store interior located in Rui'an, Wenzhou. The store occupies an area of about 35 square meters. The front door is small, and the traditional display window is replaced by a long horizontal window with a wide white surface below. White is applied across the simple box-like structure, and light beams are arranged to highlight the white terrazzo floor. A small loft was added to increase the usable area and to keep the plan well organized. Oak stairs, footlights and light strips connect the two levels.

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Designer / Brand: Neogenesis+Studi0261 Work: Commercial Interior Classification: Interior Date: Saturday, 1 February 2025

Nest

The floor is shared by two unique professionals- advocates and architects that calls for varied hierarchical orders. Choice and detailing of elements was an endeavor to keep the overall look grounded, earthy and to revive the local artistry and building materials. The blend and application of eco-friendly materials, size of openings, all have been driven by recalling the local climate to make an agreeable environment re-arousing the lost practices together structuring sustainable practice.

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Designer / Brand: Ye Feng Work: Office Classification: Interior Date: Friday, 31 January 2025

Fengyue Tower

Citic Fengyue Tower is an office interior located in Dalian, a coastal city in China, covering 6500 square meters. The design draws on science, technology, art, nature and the sea, and the main image is taken from wave forms. The ceiling and floor use flowing lines and block surfaces to convey movement and openness. A reception desk shaped after a warship recalls the local port and is made of ice white marble and golden stainless steel. White gray tones are combined with technical blue. Sculptures placed indoors and outdoors guide movement and encourage interaction.

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Designer / Brand: Zhixue Wei Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior Date: Thursday, 30 January 2025

Modern Jiangnan

Modern Jiangnan Beer Music is a restaurant interior in Hangzhou. The design covers three floors and an outdoor area, with a total area of 1200 square meters. A stage and a three meter high LED screen are placed on the first floor. The second floor uses a stand-like layout, similar to a European opera house, so guests above can watch the performances below. Metallic tones from beer barrels and copper are combined with smoky gray granite on the walls, floors and tables. A luminous white beer bottle silhouette, 9.9 meters high, marks the entrance.

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