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Designer / Brand: AD ARCHITECTURE Work: Showroom Classification: Interior Date: Friday, 25 October 2024

Chasing Light

Chasing Light is a showroom designed for a ceramic tile brand in Foshan, China. The interior covers 890 square meters and combines reception, display and experience areas. Ceramic tile products are divided into four categories and are shown on horizontal and vertical surfaces within the space. The geometric forms and the scale of the rooms highlight the large sintered stone panels. Light strengthens the natural textures of the panels. Main materials include sintered stone panel, artistic paint, stainless steel and acrylic. The layout guides visitors along a clear route.

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Designer / Brand: Muchuan Xu Work: Library Classification: Interior Date: Thursday, 24 October 2024

Jinan Cultural Archives Center

Jinan Cultural Archives Center is a library interior located in the Lixia District of Jinan, Shandong Province. The library is one of eight venues within the cultural and archives center and occupies the second to fourth floors on the southwest side of the building. The design reorganizes circulation, adjusts the escalator position and reshapes the atrium edge. Glass partitions open views between areas and create a calm reading atmosphere. The result is a shared space where residents of different ages can read, meet and take part in cultural activities.

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Designer / Brand: Michael Tu Work: Commercial Space Classification: Interior Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Dream Builder

Dream Builder is the headquarters and factory of a cold chain company in Chiayi City, Taiwan. The design follows Bauhaus ideas of function, simple geometry and honest materials. Large external iron frames are stacked with a semi-modular method to form colorful volumes inspired by logistics packaging boxes. Stone, architectural concrete, unpainted wood panels and ground concrete floors are combined in a base tone of gray. Interior walls show herringbone wood grain, and the lighting is arranged to change the appearance through the day.

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Designer / Brand: GNU Design Work: Clubhouse Classification: Interior Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Donghuan Vanke

Donghuan Vanke is a clubhouse interior in Guangzhou. The clubhouse serves resident companies and receives important guests. The interior follows a boutique hotel concept with a modern Italian tone. Natural black-brown tones are combined with jewel green for an elegant atmosphere. Materials include leather, metal, marble and velvet fabric. The spaces include a reception lobby, offices, a conference room, restaurants, banquet halls, guest rooms, a bar, a swimming pool, a gym and a spa hall. Simple lines and materials unify the varied functions in one calm tone.

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Designer / Brand: Enterior Design Ltd. Work: Commercial Space Classification: Interior Date: Monday, 21 October 2024

Salmet Bistro

Salmet Bistro is the interior design of a small restaurant set in a forty year old house in Changhua County, Taiwan. The red bricks and stone of the old house were preserved, reassembled and combined with metal, iron and wire. Dark iron parts create a strong contrast that highlights the red brick surfaces. The stone flooring and wall decorations were produced by a local stone manufacturer. The indoor bar extends to the outdoor area and links interior and exterior. The space covers 83 square meters inside and 15 square meters outside.

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Designer / Brand: Wenke Lin Work: Bookstore Classification: Interior Date: Sunday, 20 October 2024

Yulin Ueno

Yulin Ueno is a bookstore set within a cultural life community in Huizhou, China. The interior covers nearly 300 square meters and combines books and coffee with areas for reading, talks and leisure. The project reuses an old industrial building. Weathered brick walls are preserved and joined with modern design elements. The former boiler room is converted into a mailbox for letters and postcards. The original sloping walls were corrected and the layout was reorganized. A resin glass roof brings daylight into the reading areas.

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