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Living Naturally Residential House

Living Naturally

Living Naturally is the interior design of a four-floor villa in Tainan, Taiwan, shared by three generations of one family. Modern style is combined with Japanese design techniques, and natural materials such as plain surfaces and stacked wood create a calm and comfortable atmosphere. The outer walls are solid to protect privacy, while large windows face the inner garden. Glass partitions, including a floor-to-ceiling glass wall behind the sofa, extend daylight and open views. A sliding glass door between the living room and the dining room can be opened or closed as needed.

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Enterprise Mansion Club

Enterprise Mansion

Enterprise Mansion is a clubhouse interior with a total area of 2185 square meters. The design is based on the traditional Chinese courtyard, a long-standing symbol of domestic life and culture. The layout follows the idea of unity between people, architecture and nature, placing gardens, trees and open sky within the built space. Materials include cassia siamea wood, river grey stone, dolomite, bronze stainless steel and hand-painted wired glass. The project began in Shanghai in October 2017 and was completed in Nantong in September 2019.

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Joelalli Resort Hotel Reception Center

Joelalli Resort

Joel Alli Resort is a hotel reception center located in the Moganshan Scenic Area in Deqing, China. The interior covers 580 square meters at the foot of a mountain. The design connects the building with the surrounding nature. Natural elements such as mountains, water, clouds and bamboo guide the layout. Ceiling heights and widths change according to the function of each area. Glass walls extend the view from cloud-shaped lanterns to the distant hills. The lobby desk is made of century-old wood, cut to show its original growth rings.

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Dongli Restaurant

Dongli

Dongli is a restaurant interior located within a commercial complex in Chongqing, China. The project covers 1270 square meters on two floors. Geometric forms and a minimalist approach are used to recall the mountains and rivers of the surrounding region. A sculptural spiral staircase rises from a raised part of the ground floor and connects the two levels. A two-story corridor is arranged around a central courtyard, so views remain open between the floors. The main materials are black and green marble, white artificial stone, wood flooring, silver mirror and stainless steel.

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Unlimited Center Of Art  Exhibition

Unlimited Center Of Art

Unlimited Center of Art is an art center interior located in Hebei, China. The design covers 3200 square meters and contains two independent spaces, a community entrance and an art center. Galleries, multi-functional exhibition halls and outdoor plazas support daily art activities. Artworks are placed at the center of the space, and natural daylight is guided into the main display areas. Openings in the building skin are reduced to create a dark interior. The main material is algae clay, and black bamboo curtains and a recycled steel structure complete the design.

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Shan Art Collection Club Leisure Places

Shan Art Collection Club

Shan Club Art Collection is an interior design for a leisure club covering 780 square meters. The space is divided into two areas, linked by a staircase that joins the floors in a three dimensional way. Cast in situ terrazzo and wheel rolled rusty iron are used to express a natural origin. An exposed industrial style ceiling meets slender metal rods, forming one coherent design language. Careful lighting and detailing reinforce the spatial expression. Natural objects and ornaments enliven the atmosphere, while active and quiet zones are kept apart.

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