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Bodhi Tree Residential Apartment

Bodhi Tree

Under the Bodhi Tree is a residential apartment interior in Taichung, Taiwan, covering an internal area of 114 square meters. Brass, wood and black tones run through the whole home. Unnecessary partition walls were replaced with furniture and screens, enlarging the living room and separating its functions. Walls, ceilings and floors carry three dimensional wooden structures that add consistency and depth. The Buddha hall is minimalist and monolithic. The earthy colour palette gives the space a calm and timeless character and softens the border between the home and the natural environment.

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Gemdale the Voyager Sales Office

Gemdale the Voyager

Gemdale the Voyager is a sales office in Kunming, China, with an area of 980 square meters. The interior design extends the minimalist architectural style and uses curved surfaces and concise lines as the main elements. A glass curtain wall connects the indoor and outdoor areas, so visitors can view the surrounding landscape from any perspective. Lake blue and earth tones are combined with beige and dark coffee colors. Cotton and linen fabrics add a natural character. Sail motifs in the hall refer to the local culture.

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Chu Yan Restaurant

Chu Yan

Chu Yan is a restaurant interior located at Shiliupu Wharf on the Bund in Shanghai, China. The space covers 2500 square meters and is arranged into individual guest areas, private rooms and a waiting area. A large LED wall at the entrance shows a live view of the Huangpu River. Artificial marble, insulating glass and laminated glass are used to reduce weight, block noise and save energy. Sound-absorbing panels and coatings further limit noise. An unfolded scroll image on the corridor ceiling connects the whole design.

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QYF Boutique

QYF

Qyf is the interior design of a multi-brand boutique in Wuhan, China, with a gross built area of 270 square meters. The store offers a wide range of products, so display is based on large planes instead of many shelves. This simple solution keeps the space complete. Mirrors reflect the interior and make the space look deeper. Metal, stone and glass form simple geometric shapes. Large glass surfaces turn the store into a showcase for pedestrians. A circular route guides visitors past every item on display.

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NewForm Exhibition Space

NewForm

NewForm is a showroom interior for an Italian bathroom product brand, covering 224 square meters in Shanghai. The design follows the brand idea of origin in nature. The plan and the visitor route are based on an alternation of light and dark, dividing the store into several linked spaces. A circular room holds a hanging art installation called Dance of Water, which resembles a water drop under the lights. A small arched window with Chinese bamboo frames a living landscape. A dark green wall and green plants run through the gallery area, where products are shown in varied settings.

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Dajihui Exhibition Hall Sales Center

Dajihui Exhibition Hall

Dajihui Exhibition Hall is a sales center in Shenzhen covering 936 square meters. Gray marble forms the main surfaces, combined with geometric shapes and bright color accents. Sharp, round and streamlined forms are integrated to create a refreshing sensory experience. A ribbon shaped staircase is the main route between the upper and lower functional spaces and the central theme of the design. Lighting of the ceiling, walls and floor unites the building and the space. Materials include stone, color acrylic, fluorocarbon, baking paint aluminum plate and stainless steel.

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