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Xiao Feng Yin Yue Greentown Sales and Exhibition Center

Xiao Feng Yin Yue Greentown

Xiao Feng Yin Yue Greentown is a sales and exhibition center in Nansha District, Guangzhou, China. The interior covers 900 square meters on a single level. The design recalls the Cantonese water town scenery and fishing village culture of the area, which has faded as the city has grown. Elements drawn from Chinese ink painting, reeds, silk and lanterns are integrated into the space. Natural materials such as marble, wood and tree branches are used. Large empty areas keep the interior simple and calm.

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Cavaliere Restaurant

Cavaliere

Cavaliere is an Italian restaurant located in Nea Smyrni, Athens, Greece. The space covers 200 square meters and is divided into an entrance and bar area, a seating and table area, and an open kitchen. Rustic elements were avoided in favor of multilevel decoration with golden metallic details, green marble, velvet fabrics and art deco features. Gold wood-fired pizza ovens recall traditional Italian food. Different light sources emphasize the architectural details. The seating area can adapt to the weather and open fully.

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Truefull Qmax Residence

Truefull Qmax

Truefull Qmax is a residential complex in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The lot size is 3715.66 square meters and the total floor area is 46442.8 square meters. Continuous French windows on the open ground floor bring in outside views and natural light. Gentle natural colors and hidden indirect lighting create a calm interior themed with geometry. Shared facilities include a reading room, a gallery, a gym, a playroom and a yoga room. Large parks are preserved on the north and south wings. Tiles on the facade refer to integrated circuits and to the local industry.

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Jinmao Palace Sales Center

Jinmao Palace

Jinmao Palace is a sales center located in Fengtai District, Beijing, near the Yongding River. The interior covers 682 square meters on a commercial ground floor. The design introduces landscape and pastoral themes into the city, guided by the idea of a fifteen-minute community living circle. Functions inspired by markets and cafes are placed within the space, and boundaries between areas are softened. The reception hall is decorated with water lights, and a double-height resin acrylic screen echoes the water pattern of the reception background.

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Cofco Town Sales Center

Cofco Town

Cofco Town is a sales center interior in Zhangjiakou, China, covering 1545 square meters. The design is based on the idea of an urban ladder culture square. Stepped levels follow the elevation difference of the building and form a long and winding route. The steps link the interior with an open-air coffee bar and the outdoor landscape. Roadshows, art exhibitions, reading, sharing and business services can be held in the square. The main materials are stone, aluminum grille and texture coating. The layout is inspired by the ice and snow landscape of the region.

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Huahong Merchants Yunyue Zhenjing Sales Center

Huahong Merchants Yunyue Zhenjing

Yunyue Zhenjing Sales Center is a sales center in Zhejiang, China, completed in August 2021. The 600 square meter space departs from the conventional sales office format and takes the form of a bookstore with oriental character. Arcs divide the square plan into functional areas, and wooden grids on the walls also serve as bookshelves. A French window brings in the natural scenery and sunlight. Earth tones, wood finishes, metal details, a gray marble floor and a brownish red ceiling shape the interior. Visitors can read, enjoy coffee at the water bar or complete a purchase.

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