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Designer / Brand: Jason Chan Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior Date: Friday, 29 March 2024

Rosefinch Hot Pot

Rosefinch Hot Pot is a restaurant interior of 400 square meters located inside a shopping mall. The facade is 50 meters long and follows a flowing curved form that recalls a range of low hills. Horizontal and vertical structural elements replace the usual box shape, and the arcs extend the space in the lengthwise direction. The reception area at the main entrance repeats the same flowing form, and the lighting suggests cloud around a hillside. Materials include black titanium stainless steel, rippled mirror stainless steel, terrazzo, marble, jade, brass, wood and leather.

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Designer / Brand: Jan Sikora Work: Apartment Classification: Interior Date: Thursday, 28 March 2024

Forge Loft

Forge Loft is a loft apartment created inside an old forge in Leszno, Poland. The forge is part of a 19th-century pump factory that is being converted into a living complex. The interior is based on contrast. Original brick walls, concrete floors and lintels are kept as raw witnesses of the past. New elements are neutral and elegant, forming a frame for the historical structure. Black surfaces, perforated steel, a steel railing and a spiral staircase set the background, while warm accessories and soft textiles soften the industrial character. The apartment covers 120 square metres.

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Designer / Brand: Yen-Ling Chen Work: Laboratory of Architecture Classification: Interior Date: Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Archi-Lab

Archi-Lab is an architecture studio interior designed as a place for spatial experiments. The design brings exterior materials inside. Brick, concrete, tiles and re-bars are common exterior materials in the sub-tropical city of Taipei, where rain and humidity have led to tiled outer walls. Within Archi-Lab, these materials are re-organized to bring the scale of the exterior into the interior. New walls are mixed with old brick, and the book shelves are made from re-bars. The intent is to explore new possibilities in spatial design.

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Designer / Brand: Wang Jun Work: Yoga Space Classification: Interior Date: Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Bamboo Space

Bamboo is a yoga space located in an office building in the central business district of Nanchang, China. The interior mainly serves urban office workers who practise yoga and seek a quiet place for relaxation. The bamboo forest is used as the design concept, creating a natural and calm atmosphere. Rustic cement paint, warm wood veneer, natural bamboo and white paint emphasise the natural qualities of ordinary materials. A circular circulation route links areas for tea breaks, reading and conversation.

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Designer / Brand: Engy Mohamed Aly El Gohary Work: Arabic Majles Classification: Interior Date: Monday, 25 March 2024

Andalusian Roof

Andalusian Roof is a majlis interior design created for a reception space. The design combines traditional Andalusian and Spanish influences with modern furniture. Gypsum arches carry Andalusian decorative motifs, and the walls are finished with traditional stucco. The floor is covered with Moroccan ceramic tiles set in patterned forms. A fountain is placed at the center of the room to add a calm water sound. Plants provide green accents, while a high ceiling with exposed wooden beams gives a sense of warmth. The space measures 8000 mm by 16000 mm, with a height of 3700 mm.

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Designer / Brand: Muchuan Xu Work: Canteen Classification: Interior Date: Sunday, 24 March 2024

Journey to Cloud Jinan Culture and Art

Journey to Cloud Culture and Art is a staff canteen located in the Lixia District of Jinan, China. The canteen supports dining and informal meetings for employees. Blue and green tones form the main palette, recalling technology and nature. Large color areas, artificial stone, metal lines, solid wood, metal mesh and mirror steel define the space. A mirror ceiling guides the line of sight and connects the interior elements. Custom seating with leather upholstery follows ergonomic shapes. The design seeks a relaxed and active atmosphere instead of a formal one.

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