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Hufeng Courtyard  Model Villa

Hufeng Courtyard

Hufeng Courtyard is a model villa interior in Hangzhou, China, covering 253 square meters. Six artistic glass screens separate the living room from the dining area. A white marble wall, marble floors with water wave grain and matte tinted sandalwood panels form a modern landscape scene. Gauze curtains filter the sunlight. The staircase beside the dining area follows a modern Chinese style. The room for elder family members is placed on the ground floor next to the courtyard. Oak flooring, bronze-like stainless steel and white sintered stone complete the interior.

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Learn for Fun Classroom

Learn for Fun

Learn for Entertainment is a classroom interior designed for children in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The 50 square meter space uses an open plan with adjustable partitions set on fixed tracks, so the rooms can be rearranged for lessons, performances or science experiments. A theme wall with images of nature, whiteboards in a unique style and a low washbasin suit the height and interests of children. Wood, laminate flooring, low formaldehyde paints, acoustic materials, noise barriers and gentle lighting support a healthy and quiet learning environment.

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C R Apartment

C R

C R is an apartment interior design completed in Lisbon, Portugal. The apartment occupies the former social floor of a building first built as a Hotel Particulier, where eleven rooms shared a single bathroom. The original mural and ceiling paintings were preserved and restored by artisan painters. Five new bathrooms, along with bedrooms and a kitchen, were added by means of structural furniture and partitions in glass, mirrors, stainless steel and brass. Velvet and marble follow the original colors, joining 18th and 21st century design.

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China Resources Vientiane Harbin Sales Center

China Resources Vientiane Harbin

China Resources Harbin is a sales center interior located in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China. The space covers 600 square meters and draws on regional culture and Oriental aesthetics. The spatial structure refers to the Chinese idea of the Golden Mean, and traditional elements such as mortice and tenon joints, screens and grilles are reinterpreted in a contemporary way. An almost symmetrical layout creates a sense of ritual. Tall screens divide the negotiation area and provide privacy. Marble, glass, wood veneer, hardened fabric and metal are used.

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Campari Singapore  Workplace

Campari Singapore

Campari Singapore is a corporate office located on Level 28 of the Gateway East building in Singapore. The office covers 4300 square meters and includes a fully functional bar used for live tasting events and bartending demonstrations. The interior is divided into three zones. The Campari Bar serves as a social working and lunch area for product presentations. Large, small and modular meeting rooms occupy the central zone. The final zone holds an open workspace with phone booths and discussion pods.

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Devi Ratn Boutique Hotel

Devi Ratn

Devi Ratn is a boutique hotel interior located in Jaipur, India, set against views of the Aravalli Hills. The scheme is built around the theme of Ratn and reflects the heritage of the city. Glistening ceiling designs and lighting elements shape the main spaces. In the lobby, the existing red chevron flooring was retained, while colourful decor items, furniture arrangements and customised soft furnishings inspired by peacocks and butterflies balance the red envelope. Green materials such as fibre cement boards and stone laminates were used.

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